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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Tejasvi Surya reveals Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy flew economy, carried his own luggage; post goes viral
Infosys co-founder and billionaire N R Narayana Murthy, 78, known for his grounded lifestyle, is making headlines again after being appreciated by BJP MP Tejasvi Surya. In a heartwarming post on X, Surya shared that during their journey from Mumbai to Bengaluru on a low-cost domestic airline, Murthy not only travelled in economy but also carried his own luggage and used the common washroom at the airport, avoiding the VIP lounge. Surya called their two-hour conversation during the flight, spanning artificial intelligence, manufacturing, Indian urban development, youth upskilling, ethics, and leadership, 'deeply inspiring'. 'Had an inspiring conversation with the legendary NRN today on the way back to Bengaluru from Mumbai. NRN pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle class families through Infosys. In a response to ANI editor Smita Prakash—who praised Murthy for choosing a commercial flight over a private jet despite his $5 billion net worth—Surya added more context,' Surya wrote on X. 'From AI to manufacturing, state of our cities to upskilling our youth to ethics and leadership – it was a 2 hour masterclass learning from him. I humorously quipped at the end of our conversation that I'll strive to meet his 70-hour-a-week target – to which he laughed and said, 'The only person I know who probably works 100 hours a week is Prime Minister Modi!'' he added. See the post here: Had an inspiring conversation with the legendary NRN today on the way back to Bengaluru from Mumbai. NRN pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle class families through Infosys. From AI to… — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) July 15, 2025 The post quickly grabbed attention, garnering numerous reactions. 'So question arises is if an infosys employee works 70 hours he will have a job security or innfosys has no plans to adapt AI…100 hours a simgle week or 100 hours every week?' a user wrote. 'Absolutely true. NRN indeed is a great entrepreneur. And the long working hours concept depends on the individual and not the organisation to drive. If you are committed to and want to go the extra mile, achieve great heights then time does not matter. So let's stop counting hrs!' another user commented.
India Today
6 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Narayana Murthy's in-flight 'masterclass' with Tejasvi Surya ft 70-hour week, PM
From 70-hour work week to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's work ethics, AI to leadership - a host of topics were discussed as BJP MP Tejasvi Surya became co-passenger to Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on a Mumbai-Bengaluru details of their "inspiring" conversation, which Surya described as a "two-hour masterclass", he said it featured topics ranging from manufacturing to urban governance, youth upskilling, and pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle class families through Infosys," Surya, who is also the president of the BJP Yuva Morcha, said. "From AI to manufacturing, the state of our cities to upskilling our youth to ethics and leadership - it was a 2-hour masterclass learning from him," he further ON 70-HOUR WORK WEEKWhen Narayana Murthy is around, it is hard not to rake up his much-debated call for young Indians to commit to a 70-hour work week. It had sparked a massive discussion on work-life couldn't help but raise the issue, and quipped that he would try to meet that benchmark himself. To this, Murthy said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might be the only one working 100 hours a week."I humorously quipped at the end of our conversation that I will strive to meet his 70-hour-a-week target - to which he laughed and said, 'The only person I know who probably works 100 hours a week is Prime Minister Modi'," the BJP MP also highlighted Murthy's down-to-earth nature, saying he was travelling in an economy seat and carried his luggage himself."He was in an economy seat. Carried his luggage himself though I offered to help many times. After the flight, went to the common washroom - not any VIP lounge - stood in queue to collect his baggage with all, rolled it out himself. Small actions. Big values," he further said.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Only PM Modi Works 100 Hours A Week": Narayana Murthy Tells Tejasvi Surya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is perhaps the only person who works 100 hours a week, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy told BJP MP Tejasvi Surya during an in-flight exchange. The Bengaluru South MP and the IT industry icon interacted for nearly two hours on a Mumbai-Bengaluru flight. Calling the conversation "an inspiring masterclass," Mr Surya said they touched on topics ranging from technology and manufacturing to urban governance, youth upskilling, ethics, and leadership. Sharing a selfie with Mr Murthy on X, Mr Surya wrote, "Had an inspiring conversation with the legendary NRN today on the way back to Bengaluru from Mumbai. NRN pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle-class families through Infosys." "I humorously quipped at the end of our conversation that I'll strive to meet his 70-hour-a-week target," Mr Surya said, referencing Mr Murthy's earlier comments calling for young Indians to adopt a stronger work ethic. "To which he laughed and said, 'The only person I know who probably works 100 hours a week is Prime Minister Modi!'" Had an inspiring conversation with the legendary NRN today on the way back to Bengaluru from Mumbai. NRN pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle class families through Infosys. From AI to… — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) July 15, 2025 Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week suggestion, made first in 2023 and repeated multiple times since then, often resurfaces in conversations around work-life balance and productivity. Earlier, the veteran entrepreneur said he was "disappointed" with India's shift from a six-day workweek to a five-day workweek in 1986. Mr Murthy also said that India's development required sacrifice, not relaxation. "When PM Modi is working 100 hours a week, the only way to show our appreciation for what's happening around us is by working just as hard," Mr Murthy said in November 2024. He also talked about post-WWII Germany and Japan, arguing that relentless hard work helped those nations rebuild. The Infosys founder later remarked, "I have not changed my view. I will take this to my grave." Infosys itself has in recent months encouraged employees to maintain a " balanced work-life schedule" and has even monitored after-hours work by remote employee.
India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
‘Only PM Modi Works 100 Hours Week,' Narayana Murthy Heaps Praise On Prime Minister
New Delhi: During an in-flight conversation with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work ethic, saying he's possibly the only person who works 100 hours a week. During a nearly two-hour Mumbai to Bengaluru flight, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya had an inspiring conversation with one of the IT industry's leading icons. Calling it a 'masterclass,' Mr. Surya shared that they discussed a wide range of topics — from technology and manufacturing to urban governance, youth upskilling, ethics, and leadership. Posting on X, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya shared his experience of meeting Infosys founder Narayana Murthy during a flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru. 'Had an inspiring conversation with the legendary NRN today on the way back to Bengaluru from Mumbai. NRN pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle-class families through Infosys,' Surya wrote. Had an inspiring conversation with the legendary NRN today on the way back to Bengaluru from Mumbai. NRN pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle class families through Infosys. From AI to… — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) July 15, 2025 He further added that their conversation touched on a wide range of topics — 'From AI to manufacturing, state of our cities to upskilling our youth to ethics and leadership – it was a 2 hour masterclass learning from him.' Mr. Surya said he ended the chat with a light remark: "I humorously quipped at the end of our conversation that I'll strive to meet his 70-hour-a-week target," referencing Mr. Murthy's earlier call for young Indians to embrace a stronger work ethic. "To which he laughed and said, 'The only person I know who probably works 100 hours a week is Prime Minister Modi!'" Murthy's comment was a callback to his much-talked-about statement last year, where he urged young Indians to work at least 70 hours a week to boost the nation's productivity. The remark had sparked a nationwide debate while some praised his dedication and work ethic, others raised concerns about burnout, stress, and setting unrealistic expectations.
GMA Network
07-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Gov't agencies establish National Reintegration Network for OFWs
Sixteen government agencies, headed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), on Saturday signed a joint memorandum circular (JMC) creating the National Reintegration Network (NRN). The signing of the JMC was held at the Occupational Safety and Health Center in Quezon City in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Migrant Workers' Day. Present during the event as signatories were Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, Department of Labor and Employment Officer-In-Charge Benjo Santos M. Benavidez, and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan. Other signatories are officials and representatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Tourism (DOT), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund, SB Corp., OFBank, the National Cooperative Marketing Federation (NCMF), and PhilPharma. The signing of the JMC was pursuant to the order of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. for stronger inter-agency cooperation for more responsive reintegration efforts. 'Inatasan kami ng Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., noong Labor Day na magkaroon ng National Reintegration Network kung saan nagsasanib-puwersa kami lahat para hindi na pinagpapasa-pasahan ang mga OFWs,' said Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac. (President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Labor Day tasked us with creating the National Reintegration Network, where we all joined forces so that OFWs will no longer be passed on from one agency to another.) The establishment of the NRN is based on Article XII, Section 36 of the IRR of Republic Act 11641, which aims to 'strengthen societal stakeholders' coordination in the delivery of reintegration services, including but not limited to livelihood, microenterprise and employment assistance, and referrals to returning OFWs.' Partner agencies offer services including livelihood, employment facilitation, Kadiwa (P20/kilo rice), OFW help desks, health, AICS, capacity building/training/upskilling, and cheaper medicines. Through the creation of the NRN, Cacdac said he is hopeful of a 200 percent increase in their reintegration fund and that OWWA can also receive the same percentage of increase in budget. The NRN will be chaired by the DMW and co-chaired by the DOLE, with OWWA as vice-chair. The signing of the JMC coincided with the groundbreaking of the DMW Building and National Reintegration Center for OFWs. Cacdac led the groundbreaking of DMW's ten-story Central Office and the National Reintegration Center for OFWs located at the Occupational Safety and Health Center compound. The DMW Central Office can accommodate more OFWs and their families and will have a wellness center to cater to their health and medical needs. According to the DMW, the project is expected to be completed in 2027. DMW, CHR sign agreement on OFW protection The DMW and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) have also signed a memorandum of agreement for the creation of a stronger, more responsive human rights framework to safeguard the rights and welfare of OFWs and their families. Among the co-signatories were Cacdac and Undersecretary Bernard Olalia, and CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc and Atty. Gemma Parojinog, Director IV of CHR's Policy Linkages Office. The two agencies have vowed coordination on the following matters: enhanced human rights awareness – this will provide OFWs and their families with greater access to information on their rights, empowering them to navigate challenges abroad with confidence. free legal assistance and support - OFWs will be offered legal aid, rights awareness sessions, and psychosocial support through Legal Clinic Caravans, particularly in underserved areas. timely case assistance and coordination – this ensures swift and comprehensive responses to cases involving abuse, exploitation, or trafficking. joint investigations into human rights violations – fact-finding missions will be held to address and resolve abuse complaints, including online exploitation. research and policy development – evidence-based research will be used to shape new policies and programs that address OFW needs. inclusive stakeholder consultations – OFWs will be provided with a stronger voice in policy discussions related to the Philippines' international human rights obligations. "It is a clear manifestation of the unwavering commitment of the CHR and the DMW to humanity, placing human dignity on a pedestal without distinction. It is a reaffirmation of our collective efforts to incorporate human rights at the heart of labor governance, migration policy, and public service," Palpal-latoc said. 'As the unsung heroes of our country, Overseas Filipino Workers represent the human narrative of sacrifice, aspiration, courage, and resilience. Their sector carries the torch that brings light into our journey towards national rebirth. They hold the key that holds our economy intact, stable, and sound," he added. —VBL, GMA Integrated News
