Sundar Pichai, Cornell varisty dean & others mourn Ratan Tata's passing

The US on Wednesday mourned the passing of veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata remembering him as the person who led India to major development and prosperity PTI reportedTata the former chairman of Tata Group who revolutionised a conventional group into Indiaa largest and most influential conglomerate took his last breath at South Mumbais Breach Candy Hospital at 1130 pm on Wednesday at the age of 86My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing modern business leadership in India He deeply cared about making India better Deep condolences to his loved ones and Rest in Peace Shri Ratan Tata Ji wrote Google and Alphabet CEO Sunder Pichai on XMy last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India He deeplyhellipmdash Sundar Pichai sundarpichai October 9 2024Atul Keshap the president of the USIndia Business Council USIBC told PTI that Ratan tata was a unique and noble son of India a role model for the nobility and generosityWhile some erroneously look down their noses at mere business Ratan Tata reminded a global audience of the nobility of commerce even as he drove his companies and India to greater prosperity and development He espoused values of humanity and compassion not only for his colleagues and business partners but also for the greater good Keshap addedHis devotion to his staff was never more visible than after the terrible terrorist attack in Mumbai on 26112008 and his love for his country and humanity and animal kind was displayed in so many ways including his establishment of cancer hospitals and his legendary care for the dogs of Tata House he saidIt is with profound sadness that the Indiaspora community acknowledges the passing of Ratan Tata a visionary leader compassionate philanthropist and one of Indias most respected business icons said M R Rangaswami the founder of IndiasporaIt is with profound sadness that the Indiaspora community acknowledges the passing of Ratan Tata a visionary leader compassionate philanthropist and one of Indiarsquos most respected business icons httpstcowq2dU2poI0mdash Indiaspora IndiasporaForum October 9 2024His extraordinary contribution to industry and his deep commitment to social causes have left an indelible mark not only on India but the world at large Ratan Tatas legacy will continue to inspire generations His spirit and contributions will forever remain a guiding light he told PTIFormer Cornell trustee and graduate Ratan Tata was the universitys largest international donor the university said on WednesdayRatan Tata rsquo59 BArch rsquo62 the universityrsquos most generous international donor and one of Indias most respected business leaders and philanthropists passed Oct 9 We will remember his legacy of transformative giving to Cornellhttpstco0v0zYb6aGlmdash Cornell University Cornell October 9 2024Ratan Tata has left an extraordinary legacy in India across the world and at Cornell which he cared about deeply said interim President Michael I KotlikoffRatans quiet demeanour and humility belied his international profile His generosity and concern for others enabled research and scholarship that improved the education and health of millions of people in India and beyond and extended Cornells global impact he said PTI citedWhen Ratan Tata graduated from Cornell with a degree in architecture it would have been impossible to imagine the global impact his visionary leadership philanthropy and commitment to humanity would go on to have in advancing education and research across many sectors said J Meejin Yoon the Dean of Cornell University College of Architecture Art and Planning PTI citedRatan Tata served as a Cornell trustee for three terms from 2006 to 2022 In 2013 he was named as Cornells Entrepreneur of the Year and served as a member of AAPs Advisory Council from 2014Ira Drukier an American philanthropist said Looking back over Ratans life and career I am not only filled with gratitude for all he has given and accomplished but also with a deep respect for his kindness generosity and eternal optimism that has improved lives in India and around the worldRatan Tata one of Indias most powerful and admired magnates who transformed his familys business conglomerate the Tata Group into a multinational corporation with globally recognisable brands has died at 86 The New York Times World wrote PTI citedRatan Tata one of Indiarsquos most powerful and admired magnates who transformed his familyrsquos business conglomerate the Tata Group into a multinational corporation with globally recognizable brands has died at 86 httpstcocvwHoIcZl1mdash New York Times World nytimesworld October 9 2024