Sudha Murthy conferred with Padma Bhushan; Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reacts

Author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy was conferred with the Padma Bhushan award on Wednesday, after which Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw congratulated her, calling her a “dear friend”.

Published on: Jan 26, 2023, 13:50:03 IST

By Yamini C S

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Author, philanthropist and chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, Sudha Murthy, was conferred with the Padma Bhushan award on Wednesday along with several other notable people like former Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna and writer S L Bhyrappa.

Several other notable people like former Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna and writer S L Bhyrappa were also awarded the Padma Bhushan. (@kiranshaw/Twitter)

Two others from Karnataka, Munivenkatappa, a veteran ‘tamate’ (hand drum) player from Chikkaballapura and Rani Machaiah, a folk dancer from Kodagu were awarded the Padma Shri.

Congratulations poured in on social media, with politicians, actors and notable figures lauding Murthy. “So very proud that my dear friend Sudha Murthy was awarded the Padma Bhushan - she has always inspired me with her sense of social equity and I salute her for her untiring endeavour to serve the underserved. Jai Hind,” Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw tweeted.

Divya Spandana, actor and former MP also wrote, “This is such great news! I love her!! So well deserved. Her love for Kannada cinema is what got us together - she's always got nice things to say about everyone. Never met anyone with more optimism than Sudha Murthy avare. Amazing human being. Happy, Happy!”

Several other political figures also expressed their best wishes to the author, with Congress MLA Soumya Reddy posting, “Heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Sudha Murthy, an extraordinary achiever and a proud spectacle, who has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award. Her contribution to rural development and social work has been immense for many decades.”

BJP National General Secretary C T Ravi also joined in, writing, “SUDHA MURTHY ! The person who immensely contributed to the growth of Bharat's IT Industry has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award by PM Shri @narendramodi Government. Amma who inspired crores of Bharatiyas through Her social work truly deserves this Award.”

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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