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Entrepreneurs' wives play roles of nanny, adviser: Sudha Murty
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2y ago
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On Friday, Sudha Murty expressed that the wives of entrepreneurs undertake various roles, including being a spouse, secretary, caregiver, and advisor. She mentioned the challenges of dealing with a more successful partner, noting that every entrepreneur's wife is exceptionally talented and hardworking compared to their husbands. Murty highlighted their abilities as superior managers, excellent CEOs, and wonderful companions.
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'Difficult To Live With The Most Successful...': Sudha Murty's Tribute To Wives Of Entrepreneurs
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Sudha Murty, renowned author and philanthropist, pays tribute to the wives of entrepreneurs, acknowledging the challenges they face. She highlights the difficulties these women encounter while supporting their successful partners. Murty recognizes the sacrifices made by these wives and emphasizes the need to appreciate and understand their contributions to the entrepreneurs' achievements.
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Sudha Murty talks about marriage, says '...no perfect life, no perfect couple'
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At the India Today Conclave 2024, Sudha Murty, author and philanthropist, shared advice on achieving work-life balance and maintaining strong family ties. She emphasized the importance of understanding and accepting the strengths and weaknesses of a partner in a relationship. She also suggested handling conflicts with patience and recommended men of this generation to share household responsibilities with their working wives. Murty highlighted the need for couples to support each other's aspirations and challenges and share the burdens.
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Sudha Murty's bicycle analogy for gender equality: 'men & women are equal but...'
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Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty recently expressed her perspective on gender equality, highlighting the complementary roles of men and women. Murty equated life to a cart or bicycle with two wheels, emphasizing that both genders are necessary for societal progress. She recognized the unique strengths of women, such as linguistic abilities and nurturing qualities, while acknowledging men's differences in emotional quotient (EQ) compared to women. Murty also shared an anecdote about receiving recognition from late President APJ Abdul Kalam for one of her columns.
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What is Narayana Murthy's 'big regret?' about wife Sudha Murty, son Rohan & more
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1y ago
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Narayana Murthy regrets not including his wife, Sudha Murty, in Infosys despite her being more qualified than the initial seven employees. He believed in keeping family out of the business but now admits it was a wrongly idealistic choice. Sudha Murty had contributed to the seed capital for Infosys. Murthy also mentioned that his son, Rohan Murty, will not be joining Infosys as he shares the same strict ideals. The 77-year-old considers himself just a shareholder in the company since August 2017.
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NR Narayana Murthy: NR Narayana Murthyโs big regret is refusing wife from joining Infosys
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1y ago
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Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy expresses regret over not allowing his wife Sudha Murty to join the IT giant he helped establish. In an interview, Murthy admits to being "wrongly idealistic" and acknowledges Sudha Murty's qualifications, stating she was just as skilled as the other engineers who co-founded Infosys. He also reveals that his son Rohan Murty is stricter than him and has no plans to join Infosys. Murthy emphasizes that he is a shareholder and has had no involvement in Infosys since 2017 when Nandan Nilekani took over.
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Sudha Murty calls for government-sponsored cervical cancer vaccine programme
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1y ago
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Sudha Murty, philanthropist and author, delivered her first speech in the Rajya Sabha, advocating for a government-led vaccination program to combat cervical cancer. She emphasized the importance of promoting vaccination for girls aged 9-14 to prevent the disease. Murty also highlighted the potential of domestic tourism, suggesting that certain sites in India should be considered for World Heritage status. She mentioned various sites such as the Bahubali statue in Karnataka, Lingaraja Temple, and Unakoti rock carvings in Tripura, among others. Murty expressed the need for infrastructure development to boost tourism revenue in India.
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Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu
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1y ago
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Sudha Murty, author and former chairperson of Infosys Foundation, has been nominated by the President of India to the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight and praised her contributions to social work, philanthropy, and education. Murty, wife of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy, was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2023. She has authored over 150 books and played a significant role in initiatives to empower marginalized communities. She is also a member of the public healthcare initiatives of the Gates Foundation and established the Murty Classical Library of India at Harvard University.
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Narayana Murthy gifts grandson Infosys shares worth โน240 crore
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1y ago
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NR Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys, has given his four-month-old grandson shares of the company worth โน240 crore, making the infant India's youngest millionaire. The baby now holds a 0.04 percent stake in Infosys. Murthy's own stake in the company has decreased to 0.36 percent. The transfer of shares was conducted "off-market". This marks the third grandchild for the Murty family. Sudha Murty, Narayana's wife, was recently nominated as a Rajya Sabha member by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Sudha Murty recalls a 'mistaken' phone call from Abdul Kalam: 'Thought it was for Narayana Murthy'
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1y ago
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Sudha Murty shared an incident where she received a call from former President APJ Abdul Kalam, initially believing it was a wrong number. Kalam had actually called to praise one of her newspaper columns. She later received the Padma Shri Award from Kalam in 2006. The incident was inspired by an experience at a mango store where she witnessed discrimination in pricing based on occupation.
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Narayana Murthy's untold story: When Wipro rejected his job application
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1y ago
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Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy revealed that Wipro, headed by Azim Premji, had rejected his job application, which eventually led to the creation of Infosys. Premji later admitted that not hiring Murthy was a major mistake. Murthy went on to establish Infosys, which is now valued at โน6.65 lakh crore, while Wipro stands at โน2.43 lakh crore. This anecdote is featured in the biography of Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty. Other notable leaders who experienced rejection include Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, and Arianna Huffington.
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