Download or read book Beyond the Last Blue Mountain written by R M Lala and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhaustive and unforgettable portrait of India's greatest and most respected industrialist. Written with J.R.D. Tata's co-operation, this superb biography tells the J.R.D. story from his birth to 1993, the year in which he died in Switzerland. The book is divided into four parts: Part I deals with the early years, from J.R.D's birth in France in 1904 to his accession to the chairmanship of Tatas, India's largest industrial conglomerate, at the age of thirty-four; Part II looks at his forty-six years in Indian aviation (the lasting passion of J.R.D's life) which led to the initiation of the Indian aviation industry and its development into one of India's success stories; Part III illuminates his half-century-long stint as the outstanding personality of Indian industry; and Part IV unearths hitherto unknown details about the private man and the public figure, including glimpses of his long friendships with such people as Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and his association with celebrities in India and abroad.
Download or read book Jrd Tata written by JRD Tata and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The man who made Tata Group one of the most prestigious and successful industrial groups in India, Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, better known as J.R.D.Tata, was a fearless aviator and a visionary ahead of his times. He lived within his means as a common man with no extra expense on luxury. Under his astute leadership and direction the Tata Group expanded into newer horizons and became one of India’s most trusted brands. His never ending endeavors to make the world a better place earned him several prestigious awards. He played a very active role in making the Indian society better.
Download or read book Jeh a Life of J R D Tata written by Bakhtiar Dadabhoy and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Jehangir Ratanji Tata, b. 1904, industrialist from India.
Download or read book JRD Tata and the Ethics of Philanthropy written by Sundar Sarukkai and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces readers to the ethics of philanthropy, particularly in the Indian context. Drawing on JRD Tata’s philosophy and approach to business, it shows how business and philanthropy were intrinsically related for him. JRD Tata was arguably one of the most influential businessmen in post-Independence India. He was instrumental in not only expanding the Tata businesses but was also known for his impact on the conduct of business as well as his support for various national projects including research and education. He introduced key labour laws in his factories, which later became the model for the Indian government. He was also part of government institutions such as Air India. By discussing ideas such as trusteeship, the notion of profit, the relation between public and private, and social welfare, the book offers an intellectual map of JRD’s thoughts and an original perspective on their significance for an ethics of philanthropy in general. It provides new insights into the nature of ethical problems in the Indian context as well as ways to negotiate with them based on JRD’s work and reflections. It further creates a more meaningful understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility in the present global economy. Lucid and comprehensive, this book will be useful to scholars, researchers and faculty in departments of management and business studies, social work, sociology, economics and philosophy, as well as across social sciences. It will be of great interest to philanthropy organisations, non-governmental organisations, business schools, industry bodies, corporates, and those in leadership and management.
Download or read book J R D Tata written by MARGIE SASTRY and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reputed national airline, world-renowned scientific and medical institutions, an industrial empire catering to a nation's needs from tea to trucks and from cosmetics to common salt, how did he achieve so much? With hard work, humility and value for tradition but also with an overwhelming desire for progress. Moreover, his spirit of adventure soared higher that the planes he so skilfully piloted.
Download or read book JRD Tata A Comlete Biography The Father of Indian Civil Aviation written by Vinod Sharma and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-08-26 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JRD Tata: A Comlete Biography - The Father of Indian Civil Aviation J.R.D. Tata, often called Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, is known as the Father of Indian civil aviation. He was born in Paris in 1904 and became a famous entrepreneur and aviation pioneer in India. He played a big role in India's industrial growth. From a young age, J.R.D. had big ideas and worked hard to achieve them. He was part of the Tata Group, a family business, and eventually became its leader. He transformed the Tata Group from a regular company into a huge global company that did many things, like making steel and running airlines. J.R.D. Tata started Air India, the first airline in India that connected the country to the rest of the world. He didn't stop at business – he also cared about helping people. He started organizations that did good things for society. This biography tells the story of J.R.D. Tata. He wasn't just a businessman; he was a leader who changed many things. He believed in simplicity and did great things that still inspire people today.
Download or read book JRD TATA written by Cyrus M. Gonda and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 53 astounding and profitable leadership learnings from the life of India's most loved, admired and trusted corporate and business leader of all time, including: VISION: Founder of TCS, Tata Chemicals, Titan, Tata Tea, and many other Tata Group compannies AMBITION: When he took over as Chairman, the Tata Group had 14 companies with a combined turnover of17 crores. When he retired, he had raised this to 95 companies with a turnover of over10,000 crores INNOVATION: He gave expert technical inputs to Being on how to improve the performance of their aircraft, which Being acknowledge and implemented MOTIVATION: Aged of 78, just after suffering a heart-attack, flew solo from Karachi to Mumbai on the 50th anniversary of his first flight, solely to inspire his employees of Air India REPUTATION: It is said that in the 1960s, when India was in an external debt trap, the World Bank agreed to give India a loan on the condition that not the Prime Minister, but JRD Tata would sign on behalf of the nation COMPASSION: Initiator of many Human Resource best practices in India and globally. In fact the National Association of Foremen of USA awarded him the ?International Management Man Award? for developing modern and humane industrial relations in Indian factories DISTINCTION: Under JRD's Chairmanship, Air India was ranked the Best Airline in the World based on Service Quality by a Global Quality Expert. All the above, in stunning detail, along with literally hundreds of other terrifically engaging, inspiring and implementable stories, anecdotes, facts, quotes and tips of JRD as well as other leaders from every era of history and every corner of the globe are in this book to help you excel in your leadership journey in a structured manne
Download or read book The Joy of Achievement written by R M Lala and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2000-10-14 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining, intimate and deeply moving portrait of the legendary industrialist. For six decades J.R.D. Tata headed India's largest industrial conglomerate with uncommon success. This was only one aspect of his life. He was also a man of great sensitivity who suffered at the loss of friends and was pained by the poverty he saw around him: a philanthropist who wanted India to be -a happy country' and did all that he could to make it so: a man with a passion for literature, fast cars, skiing and, of course, flying. This book, by the author of the best-selling The Last Blue Mountain, records JRD's thoughts on a variety of subjects. In these pages he speaks of the House of Tatas and his style of management, about how he nearly joined the freedom struggle in the early 1940s, about the -thrill of living a little dangerously', his love of music and wine, and the writers he likes to read. He speaks also, with striking candour and insight, about the failures of socialism, the future of India and his association with stalwarts like Jawaharlal Nehru. Jayaprakash Narayan, Vallabbhai Patel, Indira Gandhi and Henry Kissinger. Towards the end of the book, in the final year of his life, we see him come to terms with death, God and the afterlife.
Download or read book The Greatest Company in the World written by Peter Casey and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is simply no other major business like the Tata Group—a company whose bottom line is doing the right thing for society. How did Tata transform itself from a family-owned business to one of the most professionally managed enterprises in the world? How did it become a world leader in an array of unrelated businesses—from steel and automobile manufacturing to hotels and IT consulting? What exactly is the ‘Tata Way’, which has earned it so much admiration and respect? This brief history of the Tatas charts the contribution of every Tata chairman—from Jamsetji Tata, who set up the company in 1868, to Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry—and explores the values at the heart of the Tata Group, as well as the role played in its development by the philanthropic trusts that own two-thirds of the company. For anyone curious about this Indian company that has become a leading global player, this book is the perfect introduction.
Download or read book Wings for a Nation JRD TATA written by Garvit Banga and published by Garvit Banga. This book was released on 2023-11-04 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Actually, the entire Tata Group is the one who has done so much for our country that our tongue will get tired in telling about it, day will turn into night but their causes will not end from generation to generation, but among all of them, there is one very special person, JRD. Bye ! , i.e. Jamshed ji Ratan Bhai Tata, although there are many reasons behind his being special, about which I will tell you in detail further, but before that, let us know a small glimpse about him. JRD had citizenship of the independent country France. But despite that they chose our pre-1947 slave country. And gave so many first time startups to our country whose importance the country understands even today.
Download or read book Astrological Biographies written by Bepin Behari and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astrological Biographies shows that the life of every individual is guided by the same set of stellar impulses and everyone, howoever eminent he may be has to bear his own cross. The sorrows and frustraions which invariably accompany every human being are inevitable parts of the process of growth and inner-unfoldment. The life of eminent personalities studies in this work in some degree or more represents the life of the millions who are struggling for more light and greater understanding of their own purpose existence.
Download or read book Keynote written by J R D Tata and published by . This book was released on 2004-07-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From within the pages of one book emerges the considered thought of a man who played a pivotal role in driving the twentieth century's amazing progress from civil aviation to atomic energy, both of which he helped to pioneer in a country which the world was wont to consider a mere geographic expression. The book consists of excerpts from J.R.D. Tata's speeches and Chairman's statements to shareholders make over a period exceeding fifty years. In the opening section, J.R.D. Tata looks back over the eventful decades of his life from the 1920s till the 1980s. The middle section of the book consists of his thinking on economic matters, on industry, on planning and human relations. The section 'A Strategy for Survival' includes his views on the population explosion and the Presidential System, on which he was a pioneering spokesman. In 'The Emerging Society' he looks forward to the evolving polity of the twenty-first century.
Download or read book Beyond the Giant written by D. R. Pendse and published by NBT India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Jehangir Ratanji Tata, b. 1904, industrialist from India.
Download or read book Jamsetji Tata written by Harish Bhat and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jamsetji Tata pioneered modern Indian industry. He has been a key catalyst in the economic growth and development of the country. From Empress Mills to the Iron and Steel Plant, from the establishment of IISc to the building of the Taj Mahal Hotel, Jamsetji’s vision made India stand tall. In this carefully researched account, R. Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat provide insights into the entrepreneurial principles of Jamsetji that helped created such a successful and enduring enterprise. The even more important contribution by him and his successors has been the institutionalization of Tata values. Over the decades, through hard work, determination, and a consistent vision, he and his successors embedded these values in the organization, which has stood the test of time by consistently contributing to the country’s industrial development. The book takes readers into the heart of this amazing story and what has made it possible. Interwoven with engaging real-life stories and interesting anecdotes that went into the making of India’s popular brands such as Tata Tea, Tata Motors, Titan and Tanishq, this unique account brings alive the vision of Jamsetji Tata and what we can learn from it.
Download or read book Top Inspiring Thoughts of J R D TATA written by M.D. Sharma and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TOP INSPIRING THOUGHTS OF J. R. D. TATA by M.D. Sharma is a collection of inspirational quotes and thoughts from J. R. D. Tata, the renowned Indian industrialist and philanthropist. The book compiles Tata's insights on leadership, business ethics, and social responsibility, offering readers valuable wisdom and guidance. Key Aspects of the Book "TOP INSPIRING THOUGHTS OF J. R. D. TATA": Leadership and Values: The book presents J. R. D. Tata's reflections on leadership qualities, ethical decision-making, and the importance of values in business. Business Philosophy: It explores Tata's approach to entrepreneurship, innovation, and his emphasis on contributing to society through sustainable practices. Guidance for Success: The book provides readers with actionable insights and perspectives to navigate challenges and achieve success while upholding principles. In "TOP INSPIRING THOUGHTS OF J. R. D. TATA," M.D. Sharma captures the essence of J. R. D. Tata's wisdom and vision. The book serves as a source of inspiration for individuals seeking to integrate ethical values and leadership principles into their endeavors.
Download or read book For the Love of India written by R M Lala and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata Was Born In 1839, And In His Lifetime India Remained Firmly Under British Rule. Yet The Projects He Envisioned Laid The Foundation For The Nation S Development Once It Became Independent. More Extraordinary Still, These Institutions Continue To Set The Pace For Others In Their Respective Areas. For, Among His Many Achievements Are The Indian Institute Of Science In Bangalore, Which Has Groomed Some Of The Country S Best Scientists, The Tata Steel Plant In Jamshedpur, Which Marked The Country S Transition From Trading To Manufacturing, His Pioneering Hydro-Electric Project, And The Taj Mahal Hotel In Mumbai, One Of The Finest In The World. In These As In Other Projects He Undertook, Jamsetji Revealed The Unerring Instinct Of A Man Who Knew What It Would Take To Restore The Pride Of A Subjugated Nation And Help It Prepare For A Place Among The Leading Nations Of The World Once It Came Into Its Own. The Scale Of The Projects Required Abilities Of A High Order. In Some Cases It Was Sheer Perseverance That Paid Off As With Finding A Suitable Site For The Steel Project. In Others, Such As The Indian Institute Of Science, It Was His Exceptional Persuasive Skills And Patience That Finally Got Him The Approval Of A Reluctant Viceroy, Lord Curzon. In For The Love Of India, R.M. Lala Has Drawn Upon Fresh Material From The India Office Library In London And Other Archives, As Also Jamsetji S Letters, To Portray The Man And His Age. It Is An Absorbing Account That Makes Clear How Remarkable Jamsetji S Achievement Truly Was, And Why, Even Now, One Hundred Years After His Death, He Seems Like A Man Well Ahead Of The Times.
Download or read book Letters J R D Tata written by Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
