India, April 24 -- Late morning on Monday, when I received a call from a friend at another car company asking whether the rumour that Rudy had passed away, I dismissed it as a hoax but I did tell that person that I'd check. A quick phone call to a former colleague of Rudy was unfortunately one where the news was confirmed. Rudratej was 46 and had taken over as BMW India Group President just eight months ago, the first Indian in the top position of the Bavarian car and bikemaker. His career began at Dabur but he made a name for himself at Hindustan Lever and its parent Unilever, where he was known as 'Mr Pepsodent' thanks to his success with the toothpaste brand. His stint, running the international business operations at Royal Enfield, cu...