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8 Hidden Facts About Ratan Tata's Life and Legacy That Will Leave You Awestruck After His Passing

Ratan Tata’s Quiet Philanthropy

Ratan Tata’s Quiet Philanthropy

Ratan Tata has donated up to 60-65% of his personal wealth to charity, but rarely sought recognition for it.

His Love for Flying

His Love for Flying

Ratan Tata is a licensed pilot and was the first Indian to fly an F-16 fighter jet.

The Untold Love Story

The Untold Love Story

Tata almost married four times, but circumstances, including the Indo-China War, kept him single.

Canine Compassion

Canine Compassion

He once opened a special kennel and vet care unit for stray dogs within the Tata compound in Mumbai.

The Harvard Rejection

The Harvard Rejection

Ratan Tata was accepted into Harvard Business School, but was forced to drop out due to the death of his father.

The Nano Car Inspiration

The Nano Car Inspiration

The idea for the Nano car was born when Tata saw a family of four riding a scooter in unsafe conditions.

Humanitarian Post-26/11

The idea for the Nano car was born when Tata saw a family of four riding a scooter in unsafe conditions.

Modest Billionaire

Though incredibly wealthy, Ratan Tata led a simple and unpretentious life.