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Narayana Murthy calls for 70-hour workweek: But how long should you really work?
Fp Explainers •Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s latest remarks urging young Indians to work for 70 hours a week have renewed a debate on how long should employees work. What does research say about productivity and work hours? Which country has the longest workweek?
Narayana Murthy's MIT-fantasy is a no-brainer. India's innovation capacity even lower than Brazil, China
Pramod •The self-critical charge of Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) that India hasn’t done any “earth shattering” innovation in the last 60 years, and his comparison of the country’s record with that of a single institution such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is great to inspire India’s young science and technology aspirants, but is utterly devoid of a sense of realism.
'He will do his best': Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy on son-in-law Sunak's elevation as UK PM
•"Congratulations to Rishi. We are proud of him and we wish him success. We are confident he will do his best for the people of the United Kingdom," Murthy said in first reaction after Sunak's elevation as UK PM.
Why getting giddy about big-gun Indian-origin politicians is a wasted effort
Arup Ghosh •Why do we roll out the welcome wagon and dilate over their (politicians of Indian origin) attaining a position of power? Is it a colonial hangover? Remnants of a slavish mentality? Or just a misguided love of the land?
'Not a movie, a life experience': Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari discusses film on Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy, wife, author Sudha
•"NR Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy's story also makes you think about your priorities and purpose in life," says Ashwini Iyer Tiwary, who co-wrote the film with Shreyas Jain, Piyush Gupta and husband, director Nitesh Tiwari.
Infosys among UK firms accessing Rishi Sunak’s COVID-19 job saving scheme; IT major furloughed 3% of staff
•The COVID-19 job saving scheme was unveiled by the Indian-origin finance minister, married to Murthy’s daughter Akshata, at the peak of the crisis and is set to gradually wind down until it is fully closed at the end of October.
Rishi Sunak, son-in-law of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, appointed UK finance minister in extensive Cabinet reshuffle
•Sunak is set to move into No. 11 Downing Street, next door to the Prime Minister''s office as he takes charge of the second most important government position as the finance minister.
Only reasonable income jobs can help curb inequality in India, says Narayana Murthy
•The country needs to focus on creating jobs that give a reasonable income to tackle the issue of inequality, Infosys co-founder and chairman emeritus NR Narayana Murthy said on Sunday
The only way to permanently save Infosys and its legacy is if its co-founders leave, sell their holdings, and move on
Pankaj Mishra •The only way to permanently save the institution of Infosys and its legacy is if the co-founders come together under a common pact
Improving education system key to cementing India's hold as global software leader: Narayana Murthy
•Improvement in the education system is crucial for India to cement its position as a global leader in software services and will involve strengthening universities that specialise in technology and raising their research contribution to the $125 billion industry, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy said on Monday