Sudha Murty
Author, Philanthropist & Educator
Sudha Murty is a celebrated Indian author and social worker. With a background in engineering and computer science, she co‑founded the Infosys Foundation and has written over 40 books for adults and children, sharing values, empathy and cultural wisdom.
About
Sudha Murty (born August 19, 1950) is an Indian author, philanthropist, and engineer. A gold-medalist graduate in Electrical Engineering from B.V.B. College and the first woman engineer at TELCO, she earned her MTech in Computer Science from IISc Bangalore.
She co-founded Infosys Foundation in 1996 and serves as chairperson of the Murty Trust and Infosys Foundation, supporting healthcare, education, rural development, libraries and the arts. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has authored over 40 books including Three Thousand Stitches, Dollar Bahu, Grandma’s Bag of Stories, and Wise and Otherwise, with over 6 million copies sold.
Recognitions include Padma Shri (2006), Padma Bhushan (2023), Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar (2023), R.K. Narayan Award (2006), Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award (2020), Attimabbe Award (2010), and multiple honorary doctorates. In March 2024, she was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in recognition of her social contributions.
Published Books
Three Thousand Stitches
Non-Fiction
A collection of stories drawn from real life highlighting courage, compassion and change.
Wise and Otherwise
Anecdotes
Humorous and touching anecdotes about people from all walks of life.
Dollar Bahu
Fiction
A satirical tale of Indian family culture and aspirations involving a bahu from the US.
Grandma's Bag of Stories
Children
Illustrated folktales told by a grandmother to her grandchildren.
How I Taught My Grandmother to Read
Children
Heartwarming stories about compassion, family, and education.
The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories
Children
A collection of magical and moral stories for children.
Recommended Reading
The Folded Earth
Anuradha Roy
A poignant tale of grief, love, and healing set in a quiet Himalayan town. Anuradha Roy explores the terrain of human loss and renewal with elegant prose.
Life is What You Make It
Preeti Shenoy
A gripping psychological drama about ambition, love, and mental health, capturing the struggles of a young woman finding her path.
Awards & Recognition
Padma Shri
2006Awarded by the Government of India for her contributions to literature and society.
Padma Bhushan
2023India's third-highest civilian award for her lifelong work in education, philanthropy and literature.
Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar
2023Honored for her contributions to children's literature.
Famous Quotes
"Stories bring people together — and bring out the best in people."
"Kindness is a virtue, not a weakness."
"Education is the seed from which a prosperous society grows."
"Every stitch tells a story of perseverance and hope."
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