Dare to Dream: A Life of M.S. Oberoi
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The inspiring and fascinating biography of M.S. Oberoi, who began his hospitality career on a meager monthly wage and rose to create one of the world’s most luxurious global hotel chains
| Author Name |
Bachi J. Karkaria |
|---|---|
| ISBN |
9780140170542 |
| Year of Publication |
2000 |
| Pages |
272 |
| Language |
English |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Publisher |
Penguin |
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ISBN: 9780140170542
Year Of Publication: 2000
Pages : 272
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
The book explores the industrial and entrepreneurial climate of 20th-century India. It tracks the evolution of the Indian luxury hospitality sector through the lens of a visionary pioneer. Rather than just listing dates and achievements, the text examines how strict self-discipline, clear-sighted thrift, and a bold willingness to take calculated risks can completely disrupt an established market
- Bachi J. Karkaria is one of India's most prominent journalists, columnists, and authors. Known for her sharp wit and engaging prose, she was the first Indian board member of the World Editors Forum. She has held senior editorial positions at The Times of India and has written several highly acclaimed biographical and non-fiction works, including In Hot Blood: The Nanavati Case That Shook India
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The narrative chronicles the life of Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi (1898–2002), who was born in a small village in Punjab. He started his hospitality career from the bottom, earning just fifty rupees a month as a low-level clerk at Simla’s Cecil Hotel. Through an exceptional work ethic, strategic foresight, and financial discipline, he systematically saved enough capital to acquire his very first property: Clarkes Hotel. [1, 2]The book details his subsequent expansion campaigns, capturing how The Oberoi Group grew across decades to encompass dozens of luxury hotels and cruise liners spanning the globe. It illustrates his obsession with immaculate customer service, structural quality, and how he turned his brand into an international gold standard for luxury hospitality
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