SoCultures October 2018
in the lives of a common person too..His daring forays in different endeavours are
based on his conviction of playing a pioneering role in businesses and philanthropy
in India and across the globe
As they say, “All glory comes from daring to begin.” All the great people inspire
with their actions and visions...When Gandhiji said in one of his public address,
“My life is my message”, it came as a realistic, practical and true inspiration for the
world. We are fortunate that we have such iconic people amongst us whose life is a
message and inspiration and Shiv Nadar is one of them.
He has played a crucial role as a leader to encourage leadership,
innovations…human values so that the society thrives and rejuvenates,
Shiv Nadar, is the Founder & Chairman, HCL and Shiv Nadar Foundation. His
wife, Kiran Nadar, herself is an internationally renowned bridge player, art
collector, philanthropist, and an avid art collector, has established the iconic the
Kiran Nadar Museum of Art.
HCL
Scholastically gifted:
It was the times of India awakening... when India was getting shaped under
Jawahar Lal Nehru’s “Tryst with Destiny” and those were also the times when
Shiv Nadar was born and raised in Mofussil, Tamil Nadu. Being born in a small
village during the transitional times, Shiv Nadar tackled well with some very basic
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