Murthy, Sachin star in week of controversies

Just days after being endorsed by President Kalam as a “fantastic choice” to succeed himself, Infosys Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy got some nationalism lessons over his comments on the National Anthem. Murthy had said at a press meet — in response to a question — after Kalam`s April 8, 2007 visit that singing the National Anthem would have `embarrassed` company employees of foreign origin, remarks which evoked a strong reaction from some quarters. With a storm brewing over his words, Murthy quickly apologised