Ratan Tata embarks on his final journey to the Worli Crematorium for his last rites. His coffin, draped in an Indian flag, was flanked by a guard of honour, with a marching band of trumpets and drums accompanying the procession. Video: Snehal Mutha hashtag#ratantata hashtag#finalrites | The Hindu

Ratan Tata’s passing at the age of 86 has left millions of Indians mourning the loss of a man who profoundly shaped their lives and the nation. For those who had the privilege of knowing him personally, the grief runs even deeper. Shantanu Naidu, a 30-year-old entrepreneur and one of Tata’s closest aides, shared an emotional tribute that poignantly captures the depth of their relationship and the void his passing has left. Naidu, founder of the startup Goodfellows, expressed his sorrow on Linked