Adieu, titan: Ratan Tata's dog, who’s who of India, and a sea of mourners pay last respect
India bid goodbye to industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away at a Mumbai hospital last night. Pictures and videos of the tycoon’s dog near his hearse struck a chord. Politicians, celebrities, and people from different walks of life lined up for the final viewing of the former chairman of Tata Group at the lawns of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai
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Mumbai bid an emotional farewell to Tata Group’s Ratan Tata, who passed away last night at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, on Thursday (October 10). The former Tata Group chairman was 86. Policemen carry the Indian flag as they perform a guard of honour ahead of Ratan Tata’s funeral in Mumbai. Reuters
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Known for his humility and business acumen, Ratan Tata was a dog lover. His love for strays made him fund a start-up to support street dogs. A woman plays with Ratan Tata’s dog, Goa, as people attend the final viewing of the former Tata Group chairman at National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) lawns, Nariman Point in Mumbai. Reuters
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From businessmen to industrialists, Ratan Tata was remembered by people across all walks of life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a ‘visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being’. Tata’s mortal remains covered in the national flag are being carried after a public homage at the NCPA for its cremation in Mumbai on October 10, 2024. AFP
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Dozens of people queued up to bid adieu to Ratan Tata ahead of his funeral. He was one of the most respected businessmen in India and one of the most famous residents of Mumbai. The former Tata Group chairman, who took the conglomerate to new heights, remained unmarried. Reuters
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and others after paying last respects to Ratan Tata at NCPA lawns in Mumbai. Shinde, who announced state mourning on Thursday morning, said Tata’s last rites will be performed with full state honours during which the national flag will fly at half-mast in government offices in the state. PTI
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Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani arrive to offer their tribute to Ratan Tata. The former Tata Group chairman earned praise and love for his several philanthropic endeavours. AP
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After earning a degree in architecture from Cornell University, Ratan Tata returned to India in 1962 and joined the Tata Group founded by his great-grandfather Jamsetji Tata. A visitor breaks down as she pays her respects near the coffin carrying the mortal remains of Ratan Tata at the NCPA. AFP
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Ratan Tata turned the group into the behemoth that it is today. He expanded the conglomerate and took it to foreign shores. Celebrities including Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao paid tributes to Ratan Tata. AP
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Ratan Tata’s mortal remains are being taken to Worli Crematorium for last rites in a hearse van, after public viewing for people to pay homage to the Indian titan. His legacy will far outlive him. PTI
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