Sudha Murty- The Literature Wizard Of India
Sudha Murty an Indian writer, philanthropist, author,
social worker, chairman of the Infosys Foundation. She was born on 19th August,
1950 in Karnataka. Murty was the first woman Engineer hired at the TELCO after
she had written a personal letter to Mr. J.R.D Tata against the practice of only
interviewing and appointing men for the job, in reply to which she was screened
on a special interview and immediately hired by TELCO. She had also been
awarded with Padma Shree in 2006. She married co-founder of the Infosys Mr. Narayana Murty and has two children.
Sudha Murty has written quite a lot of books which have been
translated in all major Indian languages, and they include short stories,
complete novels, children’s books. She has also written actively for
newspapers, and a quite lot of her work revolves around students and youth.
Some of must read Sudha Murty books available online are:
How The Onion Got Its layers
Have you noticed how the onion has
so many layers? And have you seen your mother's eyes water when she cuts an
onion? Here is a remarkable story to tell you why. India's favorite
storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and
simplicity. Dotted with charming illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is
the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty. One of
the best read book of Sudha Murty in English.
Here, There and Everywhere
Wearer of many hats-philanthropist,
entrepreneur, computer scientist, engineer, teacher-Sudha Murty has above all
always been a storyteller extraordinaire. Winner of the R.K. Narayan Award for
Literature, the Padma Shri, the Attimabbe Award from the government of
Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature, and the Raymond Crossword
Lifetime Achievement Award, her repertoire includes adult non-fiction, adult
fiction, children's books, travelogues and technical books. Here, There and
Everywhere is a celebration of her literary journey and is her 200th title
across genres and languages. Bringing together her best-loved stories from
various collections alongside some new ones and a thoughtful introduction, here
is a book that is, in every sense, as multifaceted as its author with all new
version of Sudha Murty books in 2022.
The Magic Of The Lost Temple
Discover the magic of the lost
temple Are you a curious reader, ready to explore the depths of the magic
hidden in the lost temple of Karnataka? Are you ready to join Nooni as she
travels around to discover the answers to her questions? If yes, then this
book, 'The Magic of the Lost Temple' is a must have. Nooni is a city girl who
is very surprised at the unexpected pace of life in her grandparent’s village
in the state of Karnataka. Not being fazed with the turn of events, she engages
herself in many of the odd jobs that are available in the village. She resorts
to doing work like Papad making, organising enjoyable picnics, learning to ride
a cycle and a long list of activities with her new found friends. Join Nooni as
things get complex and she discovers something really exciting things get far
from exciting when Nooni comes across a very ancient stepwell that is located
right in the middle of a forest. As she tries to discover the mystery behind
this well, the story takes a drastic turn when she unravels things she didn't
envisage before. Join Nooni as she unfolds the secrets linked to this stepwell
along with her friends as they bask in the experience of a lifetime. Unfold the
secrets hidden in the forest Join the very curious character of Nooni as she
unfolds the mystery behind the stepwell. Her incessant urge to abstracting
information is what leads her on this adventure. This much awaited book by
Sudha Murty is indeed a heart-warming read. One of Sudha Murty’s best book forkids and students.
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