“Sudha Murthy: a Philanthropist and Author”

Introduction

KVS Library is introducing a new series named “Author Spotlight: Profiles & Biographies”. In this series, we learn about famous modern authors. In this segment, we know about Smt. Sudha Murthy, an author who needs no introduction. Her book is available in almost all academic institutions’ libraries.

Sudha Murthy was born on 19^th August 1950 in Shiggaon, Karnataka.

Family & Early Life

Sudha Murthy is also known for her immense contribution to Infosys Limited, an IT Company.  Her husband name is Sri N.R. Narayan Murthy he is the founder of this IT company along with his six friends. Sudha Murthy, daughter’s name is Akshata, married to Rishi Sunak, who is the prime minister of the UK.

Education

Sudha Murthy has completed her B.Sc in Electrical Engineering from the B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology in Hubli, Karnataka and after that, she completed her M.Sc in Computer Science from the IISc, Bangalore. After completing her education she also joined TELCO now known as Tata Motors. 

Books written by Sudha Murthy

Sudha Murthy has authored several books in English and Kannada. She has written many novels, Short stories, children’s books, and non-fiction books. Her books reflect the moral values, experiences, and observations about Indian society. She started her life as a writer with a view on children’s literature, short stories that impart valuable life skills in a very simple and engaging manner. In fact, some of her early authored books like “How I Taught My Grandmother to Read” and “Grandma’s Bag of Stories,” have become the classics among the readers.

Find below the list of books, novels, and short stories written by Smt.Sudha Murthy

 Fiction

• 1.         Dollar Bahu
• 2.         Mahashweta
• 3.         Gently Falls the Bakula
• 4.         House of Cards
• 5.         The Mother I Never Knew
• 6.         The Upside-Down King
• 7.         Three Thousand Stitches
• 8.         The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk
• 9.         Wise and Otherwise
• 10.       The Serpent’s Revenge
• 11.       The Bird with Golden Wings
• 12.       Grandma’s Bag of Stories
• 13.       The Man from the Egg
• 14.       The Magic of the Lost Temple
• 15.       The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories

Non Fiction

• 1.         Wise & Otherwise: A Salute to Life
• 2.         The Old Man And His God
• 3.         The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk
• 4.         Three Thousand Stitches: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives
• 5.         Here, There and Everywhere
• 6.         A Festive of Fun

Childrens Books

• 1.         How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories
• 2.         The Gopi Diaries: Coming Home
• 3.         The Magic of the Lost Temple
• 4.         Grandma’s Bag of Stories
• 5.         The Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata
• 6.         The Bird with Golden Wings: Stories of Wit and Magic
• 7.         The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories

Sudha Murthy’s works are based on rich experiences and cultural heritage, making her a famous author among the readers.

Award and Recognition

Sudha Murthy has received many awards and recognitions for her immense contribution to literary and social work.

Literary Awards

1. R.K. Narayan Award for Literature – This award recognized her significant contributions to Indian literature.
2. Padma Shri – Awarded in 2006 by the Government of India for her social work and literary contributions.
3. Attimabbe Award – The highest literary honor given by the Government of Karnataka.

Social Work and Philanthropy

1. Rajyotsava Award – Awarded by the Government of Karnataka for her philanthropic efforts.
2. Basava Shree Award – Recognized for her contributions to society, particularly in the field of social work.
3. Honorary Doctorates – Several universities have conferred honorary doctorates upon her for her significant contributions to education and social causes.

Other Recognitions

1. Padma Bhushan – Awarded in 2023 by the Government of India, which is one of the country’s highest civilian awards.
2. Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented by various organizations for her lifelong dedication to social causes and literature.
3. Honorary Fellowship of the Institute of Engineers – In recognition of her work in engineering and philanthropy.

We can also know about Smt.Sudha Murthy through the table given below:

Category	Information
Full Name	Sudha Kulkarni Murthy
Date of Birth	August 19, 1950
Place of Birth	Shiggaon, Haveri, Karnataka, India
Education	B.E. in Electrical Engineering (B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology) M.E. in Computer Science (Indian Institute of Science)
Profession	Author, Social Worker, Philanthropist, Educator
Spouse	N.R. Narayana Murthy (Co-founder of Infosys)
Children	Akshata Murthy, Rohan Murthy
Notable Books	“Dollar Bahu”, “Mahashweta”, “Wise & Otherwise”, “Three Thousand Stitches”, “Grandma’s Bag of Stories”
Literary Awards	R.K. Narayan Award for Literature, Attimabbe Award
Civilian Honors	Padma Shri (2006), Padma Bhushan (2023)

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Web references & further readings

This is a short write-up about Sudha Murthy, you may also visit the following links for further readings about her :

• Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudha_Murty
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sudhamurthyofficial/
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/smtsudhamurty/?hl=en
• Youtube – https://youtu.be/4STody5BfsM?si=Jg1mHF_YQdaNLHOp
• Linkedin – https://in.linkedin.com/in/sudha-murty

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