‘They want a cycle, you give a car. Don’t say yes to everything your child wants’

Sidhi Kapoor
Nov 24, 2025 | 21:32 IST
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Philanthropist, MP, and storyteller, Sudha Murty has just released her 50th book in a writing career spanning five decades. The latest title is part of her popular Nooni series, inspired by her granddaughter Anoushka Sunak. She chats with TOI on reading, parenting, and the challenges that come with both


As a mother and a working person yourself, what advice would you give to working parents who struggle to find a balance?
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