Clik here to view.
India trip observations
I just completed a 3 week trip to India in December 2008/January 2009, visiting cities in two states- Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Born and raised in the United States to Indian parents, I haven’t lived...
View ArticleClik here to view.
India trip observations- Economy
As I indicated in my earlier posting, my next series of postings will focus on observations of India during my recent visit in December 08/January 09. Again, these comments are based solely on my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
India trip observations- Globalization
Continuing my India trip observations, the next set of observations relates to globalization. Parameters surrounding my observations are documented in this initial posting. Globalization Signs of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
India trip observations- IT industry
Continuing my India trip observations, the next set of observations relates to primarily Hyderabad’s IT industry. Parameters surrounding my observations are documented in this initial posting IT...
View ArticleClik here to view.
India trip observations- Environment
Continuing my India trip observations, the next set of observations relates to environmental aspects of society. Parameters surrounding my observations are documented in this initial posting....
View ArticleClik here to view.
India trip observations- Tourism
Continuing my India trip observations, the next set of observations relates to the tourist industry, primarily in Kerala. Parameters surrounding my observations are documented in this initial posting....
View ArticleClik here to view.
India trip observations- Lifestyle
Continuing my India trip observations, the next set of observations relates to lifestyle and consumer characteristics I noticed. Parameters surrounding my observations are documented in this initial...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Could the wrist watch industry be growing?
Is it possible that wrist watch production and sales could actually be growing? Conventional wisdom is that the always with you devices such as cell phones and ipods have driven down demand for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Power of the Indian head wiggle
I recently read the wildly entertaining book, Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. It’s a fiction book, but semi-autobiographical, based upon some of Roberts’ real life experiences as a fugitive from an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Internet Freedom and Corruption rankings by country
I recently read the excellent study by Freedom House which measured Internet Freedom in 2007 and 2008 across a sample of 15 countries in 6 regions. The study is available here–(March 2009- Freedom on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
India and China: A comparison
In a previous posting, I wrote about my observations of China from my one week stay in Beijing. Earlier in the year, I visited India after six years, spending time in Hyderabad and Kerala—you can...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Magical Sounds of India
I’ve been to India 8 times in first 40+ years of life and 8 times in last 3 years now that I have a job that requires frequent travel to India. In all of those trips and now reinforced more than...
View Article