Narayana Murthy News

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has voiced his endorsement for a particular book to be embraced by Indian youth across the nation. Murthy emphasized the importance of "Conceptual Physics," authored by Paul G. Hewitt, as essential reading for every child in India, regardless of their geographical location. In a conversation with Moneycontrol, the 77-year-old billionaire lauded the brilliance of Hewitt's work, expressing his current engagement with the book. Murthy's admiration for «Conceptual Physics» stems from its targeted approach towards high school students, offering a comprehensive guide to teaching physics effectively. «I am right now reading a book called Conceptual Physics. This is a book by a high school teacher called Paul Hewitt. It is written for high school students on how to teach physics. Next time I'll show you that book. It's brilliant. Absolute brilliant. I only wish we get permission from the author,» he articulated to the publication.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Google has marked the second phase of this monumental event with a symbolic gesture on its homepage. On Friday, Google unveiled a doodle featuring an inked index finger, symbolizing the act of voting, a cornerstone of Indian democracy.

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty set an inspiring example by casting their votes early despite challenges. Narayana Murthy, 77, who was reportedly unwell and hospitalized, took special permission from hospital authorities to exercise his democratic right.

₹20 and a special dividend of ₹8, i.e. a total dividend of ₹28. Ekagrah Rohan Murty, the five-year-old grandson of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy became one of India's youngest millionaires after his grandfather gifted him 15 lakh Infosys shares, and the announcement of a ₹28 dividend made him an extra ₹4.2 crore on Thursday.

GE (formerly General Electric) recently sold its iconic 60-acre Crotonville campus, established in 1956, for $22 million. This facility, once the heart of GE’s corporate culture, thrived during Jack Welch's tenure when managers yearned to network with top executives and immerse themselves in the company's culture. But following GE's recent segmentation, Crotonville's significance dwindled.

70 hours a week. We at Wakefit have been following this debate for a while now. With the start of a new financial year and appraisal season in top gear, today seems to be a good time to share our views.

Marico took an indirect dig at NR Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week remark at the Mint India Investment Summit 2024 on Saturday, March 30. Talking about recruitments and workplace culture, Mariwala said, "You have to ensure that every person in the organisation is motivated to work 70 hours, not just say it.'' Mariwala also said that when recruiting, he prioritizes three aspects: internal drive for success, alignment with our culture, and the ability to identify and resolve key issues.

Mint in the week gone by. The Election Commission of India has released a new set of data based on political declarations on electoral bonds. Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has gifted his four-month-old grandson Ekagrah Rohan Murthy shares of the company worth ₹240 crore.

Infosys, has gifted his four-month-old grandson Ekagrah Rohan Murthy with shares of the company worth ₹240 crore. This in effect likely makes the infant India's youngest millionaire. Young Ekagrah now holds 15,00,000 shares, equivalent to a 0.04 percent stake, in India's second-largest information technology services company, as per a filing with the BSE.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Sudha Murty's nomination on the occasion of International Women's Day and acknowledged her contributions to the field of social work, philanthropy, and education. "I am delighted that the President of India has nominated Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji's contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy, and education have been immense and inspiring.

Ratan Tata, ex-chairman of the Tata Group, exposed a deepfake video on Instagram where he appears to give investment advice. The video, shared by user Sona Agarwal, falsely depicted Tata offering investment guidance, along with a caption suggesting users could amplify their investments 'risk-free'. Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, highlighted the existence of several deepfake videos circulating on the internet featuring him.

Sudha Murty, who was on Friday nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, holds a 0.83 per cent stake in IT bellwether Infosys which at current prices is worth close to Rs 5,600 crore. The 73-year-old philanthropist is the wife of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. She is the chairperson of the Murty Trust and has authored several books.

Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on March 8 via social media platform X. PM Modi expressed his delight at Murty's nomination to the Upper House, emphasising the significant role it plays in showcasing 'Nari Shakti' or Women Power. Sudha Murty's nomination, disclosed by Prime Minister Modi, coincides with the celebration of International Women's Day.

author Sudha Murty was nominated to the Rajya Sabha on Friday. In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that her presence in the Upper House is a powerful testament to "Nari Shakti" (women's power), exemplifying the strength and potential of women in shaping the nation's destiny. Wishing her a fruitful tenure, he said, "I am delighted that the President of India has nominated Sudha Murty Ji to the Rajya Sabha.

Infosys Foundation Sudha Murty (73) has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. The development was confirmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on microblogging website X (formerly Twitter). “I am delighted that the President of India has nominated @SmtSudhaMurty Ji to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji's contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring. Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to our 'Nari Shakti', exemplifying the strength and potential of women in shaping our nation's destiny. Wishing her a fruitful Parliamentary tenure,” Modi wrote in the post.

₹1,332 crore ($160 million). The Murthy couple's initial investment in Cloudtail amounted to ₹417 crore ($50 million), rendering this transaction immensely profitable for them. Also read: Byju's $200 million rights issue fully subscribed; third party agency to check usage of funds: CEO Raveendran The sale of Cloudtail shares has resulted in a substantial profit of around ₹915 crore ($110 million) for Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty, signifying an impressive threefold return on their investment made over eight years ago.

Infosys, were seen enjoying simple pleasures. Dressed in casual attire, they were photographed with their ice cream, a scene resonating deeply with onlookers online. Feedback on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) highlighted the humility and approachability of the Murthys.

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British empire — while the audience wonders whether some free snacks and free books could be finagled at the end of it. Quite often, they fail. Having attended three literature festivals this year back-to-back, I've concluded that it is possible to have a wonderful time once you've avoided crowds chasing unlikely heartthrob Sudha Murty and English thesaurus on the cheap Shashi Tharoor, the former actually requiring a bodyguard to protect her from demanding schoolchildren and college students (and one Narayana Murthy fan). This is the first time I've seen a children's book author requiring a bodyguard. The first festival I went to this season was in Bangalore. And it was around a swimming pool. (Whyever not?). Apart from literature, there was a lot of startup wisdom, as expected in Nilekani City. What's very zeitgeist in India now is someone whose startup has made a few hundred crores, has a podcast, and is a mid-30s philosopher, holding forth on everything from the number of steps a day necessary to how FDs will ruin you, to the toxicity in tonic.

young workers prioritise work-life-balance over being a chief executive, said Tapan Singhel, chief executive, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance at the summit on Saturday during a panel discussion on «Power Shifts to Profits: The Age of Meritocracy». «Being a CEO is not their (young people's) life anymore,» he added, and there has been a generational transition from the concept of "work is worship" towards work-life balance. He mentioned Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's comments on working 70 hours a week, while pointing out that developed countries like Germany are experimenting with a four-day work week. «Most young workers consider work life balance important, » Singhel said.

Narayana Murthy. In an interview with NDTV, the Infosys co-founder revealed that he often cleaned his toilet and encouraged his kids to do the same. When quizzed about the reason behind this philosophy, the billionaire replied that he wanted to make sure his children never undermined blue-collar professionals.