Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has passionately recommended that every child in India, from “Meghalaya to Kanyakumari to Srinagar to Jamnagar,” should read the book “Conceptual Physics” by Paul G. Hewitt. In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, the 77-year-old billionaire described the book as “brilliant” and expressed his hope that it could be translated into all Indian languages.

“I am right now reading a book called Conceptual Physics. This is a book by a high school teacher called Paul Hewitt. It is written for high school students on how to teach physics. Next time I’ll show you that book. It’s brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. I only wish we get permission from the author,” Murthy said.

Murthy highlighted the importance of translating the book into Indian languages to make it accessible to a broader audience. He believes that such translations would effectively communicate complex ideas to students across India.

“We translate it to all Indian languages because there are excellent exercises, an excellent way of communicating complex ideas. And I want every child from Meghalaya to Kanyakumari to Srinagar to Jamnagar to use these books, this kind of books and become so much better in STEM subjects,” he added.

“Conceptual Physics”, first published in 1971, has gained prominence for its engaging approach, using analogies and imagery to explain principles ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics. Murthy’s endorsement of this book reflects his commitment to improving STEM education in India, ensuring that students across the country have access to quality learning resources.