Steve Jobs' 1974 Letter on India Trip Auctioned for ₹4.32 Crore
The handwritten letter reveals the late Apple co-founder's spiritual aspirations and plans to attend the Kumbh Mela, as his widow Laurene Powell Jobs visits Mahakumbh 2025.
- A 1974 handwritten letter by Steve Jobs, addressed to his childhood friend Tim Brown, has been auctioned for ₹4.32 crore by Bonhams.
- In the letter, Jobs expressed his desire to visit India for the Kumbh Mela, reflecting his spiritual curiosity during his youth.
- The letter provides a rare glimpse into Jobs' emotional and introspective side, contrasting with his public persona as a tech visionary.
- Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs' widow, is currently in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, attending the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
- During her visit, Laurene participated in spiritual rituals, received the Hindu name 'Kamala,' and reportedly fell ill due to the crowded environment.
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