'People assume I do not know English': Sudha Murty reveals how women wearing sarees are not perceived as smart

Saree is worn by women all across the country. Yet, it is hardly considered proper corporate attire by many people in India. In a viral video, author-educator Sudha Murty lamented how people do not perceive women wearing a saree as smart, and she intends to challenge that view.
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