Narayana Murthy
Akshata Murty Celebrates Indian Heritage at 10 Downing Street: Bridging Cultures Through Tradition
Nov 24, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Akshata Murty, wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, shares how she maintained her Indian cultural identity while living at 10 Downing Street, from lighting diyas to cooking traditional rasam. She highlights the importance of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in London as a cultural bridge for the Indian diaspora, where she and her daughter now study Kuchipudi dance, demonstrating how cultural heritage thrives even in prominent political settings.
Narayana Murthy: Research Is the Essential Path to Building a Better India and World
Nov 12, 2025 05:43 pm CST
IT veteran N R Narayana Murthy emphasizes that strengthening India's research ecosystem is crucial for national progress. During the Infosys Prize 2025 announcement, he called for creating an aspirational, meritocratic environment that rewards scientific curiosity and innovation, drawing parallels with America's research-driven rise to superpower status. Murthy stressed that research represents humanity's noblest enterprise and the only path to fulfilling India's founding vision of prosperity and opportunity for all.
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and Wife Akshata Murty Showcase Mathematical Skills in Charity Challenge
Nov 06, 2025 04:00 pm CST
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty demonstrated their mathematical prowess in a friendly competition for their charitable initiative, The Richmond Project. The highly-educated couple, who met at Stanford University, engaged in a buzzer-based math challenge featuring fractions, factorization, and percentages, highlighting their commitment to promoting education and numeracy across the United Kingdom.
How Missing an IIM Exam Led Nandan Nilekani to Co-Found Infosys: A Serendipitous Journey
Oct 24, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Discover how a missed IIM entrance exam became a pivotal moment in Nandan Nilekani's life, leading him to meet Narayana Murthy at Patni Computer Systems and eventually co-found Infosys, transforming India's IT landscape. Under his leadership as CEO from 2002 to 2007, Infosys experienced sixfold growth, demonstrating how unexpected detours can lead to remarkable success stories in entrepreneurship.
Rishi Sunak's Special Bond with In-Laws Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty Revealed at NDTV Summit
Oct 17, 2025 10:13 pm CST
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his in-laws Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty shared heartwarming insights into their relationship at the NDTV World Summit in Delhi. Sudha Murty affectionately called Rishi her "new son," while Narayana Murthy revealed he encouraged Rishi to enter politics due to his intelligence and integrity. The family's mutual respect and close bond were evident throughout their candid conversation.
Rishi Sunak Reveals How Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty's Advice Shaped His Political Journey
Oct 17, 2025 09:58 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shared insights on the different yet complementary advice he receives from his in-laws, Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty. While Murty taught him compassion and the importance of doing one's best, Murthy influenced his political career path by encouraging him to enter politics as the most effective way to make a meaningful difference. Narayana Murthy praised his son-in-law as "intelligent, accomplished, and principled" - the ideal person for political leadership in today's world.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Challenges Murthys' Understanding of State's Social Survey: Not Just for Backward Classes
Oct 17, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has publicly addressed Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty's refusal to participate in the state's socio-economic survey, emphasizing it serves all citizens regardless of caste. The CM clarified that the survey aims to map Karnataka's entire population of seven crore people, not just backward classes, and highlighted that even upper-caste residents benefit from government welfare schemes.