Narayana Murthy suggests the one book every Indian child should read
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has stated that “Conceptual Physics” by Paul G. Hewitt is one of the books that every child in India, from “Meghalaya to Kanyakumari to Srinagar to Jamnagar” should read.
Speaking exclusively with Moneycontrol, the 77-year-old billionaire described the book as “brilliant” and expressed hope that the author will grant permission to translate it into all Indian languages.
“I am right now reading a book called Conceptual Physics. This is a book by a high school teacher called Paul Hewitt. It is written for high school students on how to teach physics. Next time I’ll show you that book. It’s brilliant. Absolute brilliant. I only wish we get permission from the author,” Murthy said.
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He went on to explain the reason for translating these books into Indian languages because it was “excellent” for communicating complex topics.
“We translate it to all Indian languages because there are excellent exercises, excellent way of communicating complex ideas. And I want every child from Meghalaya to Kanyakumari to Srinagar to Jamnagar to use these books, this kind of books and become so much better in STEM subjects,” he said.
Conceptual Physics
“Conceptual Physics” was initially published in 1971 and has become well-known over the years for engaging readers with analogies and visuals of ideas ranging from classical mechanics to current physics.
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Murthy argued that translating educational materials into regional languages has the potential to democratize access to quality learning resources, particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). He hopes that by encouraging a wider spread of knowledge, he may help students from various cultural backgrounds flourish in these important disciplines.
Narayana Murthy’s support for “Conceptual Physics” represents a larger commitment to expanding educational opportunities and supporting excellence in STEM education throughout India. Because his vision is consistent with the nation’s goals for inclusive and comprehensive learning, his comments have a considerable impact on educational discourse and policy.
NR Narayana Murthy is one of the seven co-founders of Infosys, and has previously served as the chairman, CEO, president, and chief mentor of the company before retiring and taking the title chairman emeritus. As of April 2023, his net worth was estimated to be $4.1 billion, making him the 711th richest person in the world according to Forbes.
