Sudha Murty

Sudha Murty is an Indian author, philanthropist, and engineer who has touched millions through her writing and humanitarian work. She chairs the Infosys Foundation and is known for her prolific literary contributions spanning children's books, novels, and memoirs. Her works include "Wise and Otherwise" and "Three Thousand Stitches", which showcase her gift for storytelling drawn from real-life experiences across India. A recipient of numerous awards including the Padma Shri, Murty writes with warmth and simplicity, capturing the essence of Indian life and values. She is also a professor emerita and one of India's most beloved contemporary authors.