Sorry Dear RichardInSF, the Tata reference is because they retracted from a possible buyout the same day Orient Express filed for the Belmond trademark. This could make guess that Tata was indeed keen of the prestige they definitely lack IMHO. And BTW: There is nothing to be proud about being rich in a poverty ridden third world country.[/QUOTE]
But it's a democracy !! , A DEMOCRACY !
Besides BEING Rich is glorious , and one ought to be proud ( in a nice way ) . anywhere.... ImHo