Narayana Murthy opens up on cleaning his toilets, says ‘Nobody is less than us’

Minal Upadhyay — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:22:52 +0000

In India, cleaning one’s own toilet is often considered a taboo, especially among affluent families who may look down on those involved in such tasks. However, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy challenges this mindset, revealing that he personally cleans his own toilet. He emphasizes the importance of teaching his children that such actions are a way of respecting others and should not be associated with a sense of superiority.

Murthy acknowledges the prevailing societal attitude that those who clean their own toilets are often looked down upon, leading to arrogance among the wealthy. He encourages a different perspective, insisting that nobody is inherently less valuable than others. Murthy shares his approach to parenting, stating that he gently explains to his curious children that such tasks are not a matter of entitlement but a way of contributing to society.

The 78-year-old billionaire reflects on the advantageous position his family has been blessed with and emphasizes the need to avoid arrogance. He suggests that engaging in activities that promote a sense of fairness to society is essential.

Looking ahead, Murthy discusses his future plans, expressing a desire to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He intends to enjoy music and delve into diverse topics, ranging from physics to economics. Despite his notable success, Murthy dismisses the idea of entering politics, citing his age as a limiting factor.

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SpiceJet passenger locked inside toilet for entire flight; airline to provide refund

Minal Upadhyay — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:08:54 +0000

A male passenger on a Mumbai-Bengaluru SpiceJet flight experienced an unusual and inconvenient situation when he became trapped inside the aircraft’s toilet for over an hour due to a malfunction in the door lock. The incident occurred on Flight SG-268, departing from Mumbai at 2 am on Tuesday.

Despite attempts by the crew and fellow passengers to open the door from the outside, they were unsuccessful. To reassure the trapped passenger, the crew slid a note under the door, instructing him to remain calm, sit on the closed commode lid, and secure himself until engineers could address the situation upon landing at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru.

Upon arrival at approximately 3.42 am, engineers boarded the plane and successfully broke open the door, rescuing the passenger. SpiceJet, in a statement, confirmed the incident, apologized for the inconvenience caused, and assured the passenger of a full refund.

The airline expressed regret for the situation, stating that the passenger received immediate medical support upon being freed. The incident underscores the challenges posed by technical malfunctions and highlights the importance of prompt and effective response measures to ensure passenger safety and comfort.