Ratan Tata '59: The Cornell Story

This documentary features Cornell College of Architecture graduate Ratan Tata '59, BArch '62, chairman of Tata Sons, India's premier conglomerate.

Created in honor of Tata's 50th Reunion in June 2009, this memory piece tells the story of Tata's years on the hill from 1955-1962 using vintage photos along with interviews of 22 other Cornellians, mostly fraternity brothers and architecture classmates.

The video concentrates on the influence Cornell had on Tata while he was a student. He describes his early days on campus and why he selected Cornell and architecture. He and the others interviewed recall experiences from his undergraduate years in the fraternity, downtown apartment living, handling the Ithaca weather, the challenges of being a foreign student, flying in the single-engine Tri-Pacer, as well as the care he took of his black Mercedes. There is also a section with interviews of fellow Cornell Trustees and the Cornell President which explores the tremendous influence Ratan Tata has on present-day Cornell.

Produced by Phil ('62, B.Arch. '64) and Maddy ('65) Handler, Fly on the Wall Productions.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• architecture
• alumni
• Cornell
• Big Red
• Ratan Tata

[MrKevinpp1]

always salute..............to MR. RATAN TATA...

[msrrautela]

I have always looked up to Ratan Tata. He's one of the greatest businessmen who has lived in India. We're proud to have an Indian like him. Imagine having brands such as Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Jaguar-Land Rover, Corus Steel under you and then you look at Tata and you just can't believe that this humble man owns them all. Salute to him! :)

[zmm88]

One of the greats, hands down.

[najmul0123]

a great man....!!!!



[muhammadzahmad]

indeed, great story...

[jagmohan909]

that's what am talking about..............."0" dislike....and also no one can't dislike this...

[grajesh955]

RESPECT

[neilzep]

Great man....great family...sheer business brillance ,ethics,humility.

[gctungala]

Thank You..

[MyJayzzz]

One of the top business tycoons around the world who is very simple, down to earth , humbled person. But what he had done in the automobile world is just beyond thinking. Marvelous job MR TATA.....you make us proud of being Indian.