JRD Tata

The Indian billionaire Who Became India's First Licensed Pilot, Played Important Role In India's Social And Educational Development

Bharat Ratna awardee JRD Tata left an indelible mark on the nation's growth story with his determination, philanthropy, and vision. Let’s read more about India’s towering businessman.

Jun 25, 2023, 13:12 PM IST

AirAsia commemorates JRD Tata's first commercial flight anniversary, offers free flight

Celebrating JRD Tata's first commercial flight's 90th anniversary AirAsia is offering a chance to win a free flight by sharing original photos of The Pioneer's aircraft on social media handles.

Oct 15, 2022, 16:33 PM IST

JRD Tata birthday: Father of India's aviation industry and Air India; All you need to know

Remembering Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata a.k.a JRD Tata on his 118th birth anniversary and his achievements as India's aviation pioneer and the first pilot to fly an Air India plane.

Jul 29, 2022, 15:32 PM IST

Ratan Tata says ‘Welcome Back’ after regaining control of Air India

Salt-to-software conglomerate Tatas have won the bid to acquire debt-laden state-run Air India offering Rs 18,000 crore for acquiring 100 per cent shareholding. An SPV of Tata Sons - the holding company of conglomerate - has emerged as successful bidder, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, secretary to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) -- the government department responsible for privatisation - said.

Oct 08, 2021, 22:06 PM IST

Ratan Tata shares founder JRD Tata's picture on twitter on his birth anniversary

Jamsetji Tata founded a private trading firm in 1868, which is the starting point of the global conglomerate. Jamsetji Tata is a pioneer in the Indian industry and is known as the 'Father of Indian industry'. Tata iron and steel factory was set up by him and it is by far the oldest factory in India.

Mar 03, 2021, 12:40 PM IST

Jharkhand bandh against new domicile policy begins amidst violence, PM Modi's visit

 The Jharkhand bandh coinciding with the Prime Minister's visit began today with stray incidents of violence reported in some areas.

Apr 24, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

Aircraft with tribute to JRD Tata unveiled

JRD Tata was a visionary who established civil aviation in India for the benefit of its people, Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata said today after unveiling an AirAsia India aircraft with JRD Tata livery.

Mar 21, 2015, 18:35 PM IST

AirAsia India unveils aircraft with JRD Tata livery

AirAsia India on Saturday unveiled its fourth aircraft with a livery dedicated to JRD Tata as a mark of respect to the pioneer of civil aviation in the Indian sub-continent.

Mar 21, 2015, 15:47 PM IST