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She set up The Times Foundation in 2000, with sustainable development and transformational change as its key goals
The foundation runs the Times Relief Fund to offer assistance during cyclones, earthquakes, floods, epidemics and other crises
New Delhi: Times Group Chairperson Indu Jain passed away due to Covid related complications, company sources said. She was 84. Hailing her as a visionary, Times Now TV channel, part of the Times Group, described Jain as a lifelong spiritual seeker, pioneering philanthropist, distinguished patron of the arts, and passionate proponent of women s rights.
After becoming chairman of the Times Group in 1999, she evolved a distinctive leadership style, characterised by compassion and inclusiveness, that helped propel the group to new heights.
Times Group chairperson Indu Jain died on Thursday due to Covid-related complications, company sources said. She was 84. Hailing her as a visionary, Times Now TV channel, part of the Times Group, described Jain as a lifelong spiritual seeker, pioneering philanthropist, distinguished patron of the arts, and passionate proponent of women s rights. She breathed her last in Delhi, the sources said. As tributes poured in for her from statesmen, captains of industry and spiritual masters, friends and admirers spoke fondly of her unquenched youthful spirit, zest for life, and determination to make the world a better place. After becoming chairman of the Times Group in 1999 she evolved a distinctive leadership style, characterised by compassion and inclusiveness, that helped propel the group to new heights.
Jain had also set up the Times Foundation in 2000.
14 May, 2021 - 08:41 AM IST | By indiantelevision.com Team
New Delhi: Times Group chairman Indu Jain passed away on Thursday night due to Covid-related complications. She was 84.
The group owns the Times of India and other newspapers.
Jain had also set up the Times Foundation in 2000 with sustainable development as its key goals. The non-profit organisation provides community services and runs the Times Relief Fund to offer assistance during extreme weather events and other crises.
Times Group Chairperson Indu Jain passes away at the age of 84.
Tributes pour in for Times Group Chairperson Indu Jain, a lifelong spiritual seeker, pioneering philanthropist, distinguished patron of the arts, and passionate proponent of women s rights. pic.twitter.com/vEIRJbo5v6
Indu Jain, Times Group chairman, attains nirvana
TNN / Updated: May 14, 2021, 07:24 IST
Times Of India on May 14, 2021)
Indu Jain, chairman of the
Times Group, lifelong spiritual seeker, pioneering philanthropist, distinguished patron of the arts, and passionate proponent of women s rights, attained nirvana on Thursday at 9.35pm due to Covid-related complications.
As tributes poured in for her from spiritual kings, statesmen and captains of industry, friends and admirers spoke fondly of her unquenched youthful spirit, zest for life, and determination to make the world a better place.
Indu Jain s demise and said she will remembered for her passion towards India s progress.
Saddened by the demise of Times Group Chairperson Smt. Indu Jain Ji. She will be remembered for her community servi… https://t.co/JwOBBuUXWy Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1620926835000
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal expresses grief over death of Times Group chairperson Indu Jain
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Synopsis Deeply saddened by the demise of Times Group Chairperson Smt. Indu Jain Ji. Her deep commitment to philanthropy and nation building will always be remembered. Condolences to her family. Om Shanti, Kejriwal tweeted.
File Photo: Indu Jain, 84, died due to COVID-related complications on Thursday
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday expressed sadness over the death of Times Group chairperson Indu Jain and said she will always be remembered for her deep commitment to nation building. Indu Jain, 84, died due to COVID-related complications on Thursday, company sources said.