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A Better India: A Better World
What will it take for India to bridge this great divide? When will the fruits of development reach the poorest of the poor, and wipe the tears from the eyes of every man, woman and child, as Mahatma Gandhi had dreamt? And how should this, our greatest challenge ever, be negotiated? In this honest, bold and remarkably well-argued book, N.R. Narayana Murthy, who shows us tha...more
Hardcover, 320 pages
Published
April 21st 2009
by Penguin Global
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The author is definitely a legend and a person of impeccable reputation. His name on the book alone can make the reader feel excited about the discussion inside it. But strangely i found the book a bit disappointing. May be we expect much more from a legend or may be legends should stick to what they are good at. But the bottom line is, this book could have been written in a far better way.
The topic of essays(or rather lectures that he gave all over the globe) are excellent and they indeed shou...more
The topic of essays(or rather lectures that he gave all over the globe) are excellent and they indeed shou...more
Mar 26, 2013
Juha
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This is a refreshing book by an important business leader. When an Indian colleague first lent it to me, I wasn’t thrilled to read it but felt obliged. I was very much positively surprised. N.R. Narayana Murthy, the founder and chairman of Infosys presents a rather coherent and positive vision to the world according to himself. If only many more business leaders thought like him, one might even feel tempted by this thing called ‘compassionate capitalism.’ Narayana Murthy has thought much about I...more
Narayana Murthy, the core founder of Infosys (Global IT behemoth)needs no introduction in India. He is one entrepreneur who is truly admired, respected and ardently emulated. His story of starting from scratch and building a global firm is well known.
This book is a collection of his essays/speeches delivered across various venues. The topics vary a lot - from capitalism to leadership to corporate governance to Infosys story. He draws lessons from his life and inspires people to leave an impact -...more
This book is a collection of his essays/speeches delivered across various venues. The topics vary a lot - from capitalism to leadership to corporate governance to Infosys story. He draws lessons from his life and inspires people to leave an impact -...more
This book is a collection of speeches delivered by Mr. Narayan Murthy across the world at leading b-schools and colleges. A positive look at the way globalization is proceeding, he urges youth ie the future global leaders, to embrace this phenomenon and understand diversities in different cultures in order to do good businesses in various markets and ecosystems.
Though the book, at times, feels a bit simplistic, as this issue of India's standing at the globalized stage has been discussed by many...more
Though the book, at times, feels a bit simplistic, as this issue of India's standing at the globalized stage has been discussed by many...more
If we had more men like Murthy, India would hold the position of honor on the World arena for reasons more than one. In the book, he lists ways and means by which we can overcome major obstacles in development and commerce and doesn't mince words when he explains the harsh realities that bog the country down. He is a man of principles and has built an empire on a virtue system that, in my opinion, needs to implemented immediately.
The book can get repetitive at places because these are speeches...more
The book can get repetitive at places because these are speeches...more
Just finished reading an excellent book called "A Better India, a Better World" by Narayana Murthy, mentor at Infosys. This is a collection of his speeches, but the narrative is fine and Mr. Murthy is a fine thinker with a lot of innovative thoughts and ideas for improving India. A wonderful book to read, highly recommended. Why not Narayana Murthy as PM of India for 10 years. It would be a great idea.
May 07, 2011
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Lectures delivered by NRN to different institutes the world over.It has startling facts about economy,education and India's core issues.Everyone knows about these issues, but the numbers,facts and what we as a nation can do by giving parallels from the world.I like the way he talks with a global perspective on everything.
Could not agree less with him less.Such ideas can be generated only in a gifted mind which dwells in a utopian world where everything is gorgeous. Even though i could not agree with him more these ideas will echo with o very small section of people but i think that would do enough good to the nation and the world.
oh, I haven't yet finishednreading this great piece of literature however I reserve my opinion for the ideas that are shared in the book. I personally belief that what Mr Murphy is trying to profess is that we should blindly copy western style of living. it is in the pretext that he had to faced one awry incidence of socialism in his youthful years. secondly, I think factories and companies are not the only solution to employment generation. it is only because we never sincerely advocated the ca...more
The book is a collection of speeches of one of the greatest entrepreneurs of India : Mr Narayana Murthy .
While the speeches in itself are inspiring the content is pretty repetitive and more feelings than facts !
Not a bad read but not an extraordinary read as well.
While the speeches in itself are inspiring the content is pretty repetitive and more feelings than facts !
Not a bad read but not an extraordinary read as well.
Apr 29, 2012
Kevin Miller
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CEO of Infosys -- learned about him in Dr. Patterson's class. He's a visionary leading the charge for equal everything in India. Sick company. Also used his resources to do social work in Chicago (teaching classes to everyone) for free
This is an unbiased and very bold book on India which clearly states what we are good at, what we are not good at, what are our problems, how can they be solved etc. Based on Mr Murthy's Infosys experience and his speeches delivered across various organizations in the world, the book is well argued and supported by lots of data, facts & examples. It is indeed a good read for anyone interested to know a larger & deeper picture of India. Although some topics are repeated in some of the spe...more
An excellent collection of lectures given by Mr Narayana Murthy about Infosys, national issues, governance and leadership. A must read
Very inspiring lectures by one of the most promising minds of India,Mr. Narayan Murthy.
A book with very good ideas & analysis
The book is good .. a collection of his speeches .. but you just cant read it cover to cover .. Having said that, the book is a must have on every public speaker's shelf .....
A set of excellent essays which are a must read for every Indian. The only negative about about this book is the repetition of several quotes/ideas across several essays which I guess cannot be avoided given this is a collection of speeches at various points of time.
NRN is always a legacy. ABIABW is compilation of speeches given by NRN around the world. The book can get repetitive at times but worth reading. ABIABW is about the challenges that our country faces and ways to overcome them. A must read.
i personally admire mr murthy the most. i am always fascinated to read his books.
Feb 28, 2011
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"Success in life is when others' eyes light up when you walk into a room and your eyes light up when you are with others"
Jun 22, 2009
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Mr. Murthy's speeches all around the world- a better way to making better country & the world!
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