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 was 6 years ago and my comments generally focus on changes I noticed during the last six years, from the lens of a non-resident Indian born and raised in the US who has visited India generally every 5-6 years. The first set of observations revolve around economic changes or conditions in the cities I visited.
Economy
Most have read about the continued economic growth in India over the past several years, but seeing it first hand really drives it home. Observations are related to the noticeable growth but also some slowdowns to that growth that have hit India and the world during the past year.
Housing
- In Hyderabad, I stayed in an 8 floor building of flats near Banjara Hills built in 2004. Nearly, the whole area of flats has been built in the past several years. (more…)
Reading, Writing, and Reflecting 