Noel Tata’s Mother Simone Tata Passes Away
Simone Tata, mother of Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and stepmother of Ratan Tata, passed away at 95 after a brief illness. She helped grow Lakmé and launched Westside stores, while supporting philanthropic initiatives. Tributes will be held Saturday at Colaba’s Cathedral of the Holy Name, including a mass at 11 am.