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India trip observations- Lifestyle

Posted in India, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , on March 30, 2009 | 5 Comments »

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 posting Lifestyle Various tidbits related to the changing lifestyle that I noticed in the cities I visited. Consumer Products and Technology Consumer technology advances are quite evident.  For example, [...]

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India trip observations- Tourism

Posted in India, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 29, 2009 | 3 Comments »

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. Tourism Our experience with the tour operators of Kerala was exceptional.    We found a Kerala tour operator/travel agent while still in the US who arranged for our [...]

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India trip observations- Environment

Posted in India, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , on March 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »

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. Environment Before the trip, I was warned about the pollution in Hyderabad and that I should try to stay inside during the day.   Furthermore, you often read today about the [...]

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NCAA March Madness- Auction style pools

Posted in Sports, tagged , , , , on March 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

March Madness is here and that means bracket time.  While I’ve religiously filled out NCAA tournament brackets for many years, the last 3 years I’ve also participated in an NCAA auction.   A different and fun way to enjoy the madness. Here’s how it works: You get 8 people who physically are together who each have [...]

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India trip observations- IT industry

Posted in India, Travel, tagged , , , , , , on March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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 Industry Hyderabad has an active hi-tech scene and after Bangalore, is likely the second largest IT center in India.  Below are some observations relating to the hi-tech industry in [...]

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India trip observations- Globalization

Posted in India, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , on March 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »

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 globalization were everywhere; for example, the sheer diversity of automobile brands was much greater than 6 years ago.   I saw American brands of Ford and Chevrolet, European brands of [...]

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India trip observations- Economy

Posted in India, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , on March 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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 observations visiting cities and observing middle class life  in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.   My last trip to India [...]

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