Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Namita Thapar Criticizes Sridhar Vembu's and Narayana Murthy's Remarks
Namita Thapar, a business leader, was upset that other leaders like Sridhar Vembu and Narayana Murthy were giving advice about when to get married and how many hours to work in a week.
She thought they should be talking about bigger problems that affect women, like many women having anemia and not enough women working.
Other people agreed with her.
Namita Thapar, Emcure Pharma Executive Director, criticized Sridhar Vembu's advice for young people to have kids in their 20s
Thapar also took issue with Narayana Murthy's suggestion of a 72-hour work week
She argued that influential leaders should address real issues affecting women, such as anemia and workforce participation
Thapar's comments received support from netizens who agreed that leaders should focus on more pressing women's issues
Vembu's original remarks were a response to Upasana Kamineni Konidela's comments on women's financial independence
- Who
- Namita Thapar, Sridhar Vembu, Narayana Murthy, Upasana Kamineni Konidela
- What
- Criticized and discussed advice given by influential leaders
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- Online, via social media
- Why
- To address real issues affecting women and responsible use of influence
Thapar's View
Vembu's & Murthy's View
Marriage Timing
Thapar's View
Criticized Vembu's advice to marry in 20s
Vembu's & Murthy's View
Advocated for having kids in 20s
Work Hours
Thapar's View
Criticized Murthy's 72-hour work week suggestion
Vembu's & Murthy's View
Advocated for longer work hours
Focus of Discussion
Thapar's View
Argues leaders should focus on women's health and participation
Vembu's & Murthy's View
Focuses on personal and work life balance
- Namita Thapar's Position
- Emcure Pharma Executive Director
- Sridhar Vembu's Position
- Zoho Founder
- Narayana Murthy's Position
- Infosys Founder
- Upasana Kamineni Konidela's Position
- Entrepreneur
- Anemia Among Women
- 57%
- Female Workforce Participation
- Less than 20%
