Whose worth went up or down today

Rohan Murthy: Up

Narayana Murthy’s son, a fellow at the Society of Fellows at Harvard, has developed a software algorithm that could ensure optimum utilization of spectrum. We don’t know what that means either. But it sounds like a good thing.

Jhumpa Lahiri: Up

Her ‘Lowland’ is shortlisted for the prestigious Baileys Women’s Prize for fiction. Jhumpak jhapak!

Sherone Simpson: Down

The Jamaican sprinter and 2004 Olympic gold medallist tested positive for a banned stimulant. Next time, Sherone, try rum.