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Sudha Murty, Infosys co-founder, believes languages are bridges, not barriers, and emphasizes the importance of learning multiple languages. She also clarifies her husband Narayana Murthy's 70-hour workweek comment, attributing Infosys's success to hard work, luck, and being in the right place at the right time.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) threatens to cancel eight major highway projects in Punjab worth Rs 14,288 crore due to deteriorating law and order, including violence against engineers and contractors, and unresolved land acquisition issues. This potential cancellation would significantly impact Punjab's infrastructure development and economic growth.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu argues that Hindi, despite not being everyone's native language, holds a unique position as the "link language" for Indian customers due to its widespread understanding and acceptance. He encourages business leaders to embrace Hindi as a practical tool for connection and success in the Indian market.

Rocket Learning has launched Appu, an AI-driven tutor designed to transform early childhood education for millions of children in India, starting with Hindi and eventually expanding to 20 languages. Appu aims to bridge the AI divide by making high-quality educational tools accessible to underserved communities, potentially contributing $4 billion to India's economy and impacting the lives of 3 million children.

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani was discharged from AIIMS on June 27th after being admitted for age-related issues. The 96-year-old leader, who played a pivotal role in the Ram Temple movement and served as deputy prime minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was evaluated by a team of doctors and reportedly underwent a minor procedure.