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TopicN.R. Narayana Murthy

Topic: N.R. Narayana Murthy

Ripples in AP as Vijayasai Reddy, Jagan’s top aide & YSRCP’s outspoken no.2, quits politics

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

In defence of Murthy & Subrahmanyan: Success isn’t 9-to-5, and no one’s forcing you to work longer

It’s easy to beat up on the corporates. But a society that does not give its entrepreneurs, wealth & jobs creators love and respect, is doomed to be frozen in a low-middle-income status.

‘Overwork culture:’ Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Narayan Murthy’s views on work-life balance

Gogoi countered Murthy’s beliefs as an indulgent myth & highlighted that the traditional division of labour between men and women in the household was being challenged.

Dear Narayana Murthy, LBSNAA & UPSC are doing a fine job. They don’t need corporates

Murthy has a point. Govt can cut costs by hiring gig workers with attendant benefits. The question is, can we outsource elections, census, and disaster management?

Murthy gave a level-playing field to India’s young middle class. He must not regret

From leading by example, to being fair and transparent, I have learned many lessons by observing Murthy, Nilekani and other founders at Infosys.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.