The Shirt that Symbolized a Mentor’s Influence
In his memoir, I Came Upon a Lighthouse, Shantanu Naidu recounts how he spent half his salary on a Brooks Brothers shirt, trying to imitate his mentor, Ratan Tata. Though the shirt didn’t suit him, it reflected Naidu’s deep admiration for Tata, a man whose humility and grace left a lasting impression. After Tata’s passing, Naidu expressed his grief, vowing to dedicate his life to honoring the industrialist’s legacy. Their bond, formed over a shared love for animals, stood as a testament to true friendship.