Ratan Tata confidant and group veteran R Krishnakumar passes away

R Krishnakumar, a close confidant of Ratan Tata and a group veteran, died Sunday evening, officials said. Kerala-born Krishnakumar, who had served at multiple positions in the group, including heading its hospitality arm Indian Hotels, was 84. The Padma Shri awardee suffered a heart attack at his home in the financial capital on Sunday, they said.