First glimpse of India Dec 2006

Back in Dec 2006 I had an opportunity to work with some of our colleagues in India.

India has much catching up to do with China in respect to infrastructure and the ability to travel. Travelling by car in India is challenging as a highway system, as we know it, does not exist, although efforts are ongoing to improve the situation.

Good news is that English is widely spoken or at least understood. Most signs are bi-lingual, Hindi and English. People are very friendly and the food is great. Probably will not find the nightlife in India as you do in China. Cities are more dense than China and the hygiene takes some getting used to. There might not be a paved road, but wireless is everywhere.

A land of stark contrasts. Many signs of high technolgy, yet very traditional.

It is always great to have good colleagues that will look after you.

Anurag and Ramesh.

The windy road from Mumbai to Pune, about a 3 hr drive.