When Narayana Murthy mentioned Alia Bhatt while addressing IIM students
Ahmedabad : Before founding Infosys, Narayan Murthy also worked as a researcher at IIM Ahmedabad. Murthy also served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIM Ahmedabad from 2002-2007. Infosys founder N.R. Narayan Murthy recently addressed the students of IIM Ahmedabad at the 58th convocation. He began his address on a lighter note by mentioning the film 2 States, which was shot at the institute. The Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film starred Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. Well what a beautiful sight. Green trees in front, incredibly good architecture on both and most importantly probably the highest density of intellectuals in the country.
Praising the campus, Murthy recalled Alia, referring to the campus, Murthy said, "What more can one ask for?" I can tell you that many of you have seen through this, I am positive that the batch of 2023 can give a tough competition to Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor. The Infosys founder said on a lighter note. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) recently held its 58th Annual Convocation. Where Infosys founder Narayan Murthy was the chief guest. The ceremony was held on Sunday at the Louis Kahn Plaza. Which is a place for all graduate students since 1974. Murthy also served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIM Ahmedabad from 2002-2007.
Murthy is associated with IIIM and
his association with IIM Ahmedabad is also earlier. Before founding Infosys, he also worked as a researcher in the organization. In his address to the students, Murthy told the graduating students: You are now ready to take on the ambitious task of transforming our country and the world with the skills and values you possess – knowledge, wisdom, writing skills, analytical thinking and judgment. Build on the skills you have acquired from your teachers here.
A total of 597 students graduated this year
A total of 597 students graduated from the institute this year, including 380 students from the two-year Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP); 48 from the two-year Post Graduate Program in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM); 140 One-year Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPX); and 29 Ph.D. Program in Management (Ph.D). Addressing the convocation, Narayana Murthy said: A leader's most powerful tool is courage, sacrifice, hope, confidence, innovation, hard work, truth, fairness, transparency, leadership by example. Responsibility, moderation, discipline, good value system and open mindedness. How you behave when you are on top and have power and wealth is your true character. In such moments, grace, courtesy, and humility are shown to others that show you the real you.
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