By Shraddha Chowdhury, a Mumbai-based independent journalist and editor

It’s rare – and rather beautiful – when an industrialist is remembered not for his net worth or assets left behind, but for his empathy and big heart. Such was the life led by Indian business tycoon and philanthropist Ratan Tata, who passed away late on October 9.

With his death, India lost a visionary industrialist. Budding entrepreneurs lost their biggest source of inspiration. Humanity lost a beacon of selfless compassion. The stray dogs of the country lost their biggest champion.

“I’d like to be remembered as a person who made a difference. Not anything more, not anything else.”

Titan of business, friend of stray dogs: The legendary Ratan Tata, whom millions mourn [rt.com]

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