In the prior three posts of this mini-series, I recounted a highly stylized version of an event that happened to Jig, Pat and I as we set out shopping in Delhi. In reality, the actual rug buying/returning event that took place is much less interesting to me than the personal lessons I learned from the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Developing countries'
It’s called the ‘New Delhi Shuffle’, conclusion
February 10th, 2010by Randy Zwitch · 4 Comments · Residency 3: Delhi
Tags: Asymmetric information·Business·Developing countries·Ethics·India
The Road to the Taj Mahal
February 9th, 2010by Randy Zwitch · 3 Comments · Residency 3: Delhi
The video below is footage that I captured with my iPhone, as the pre-residency group traveled from Delhi to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. What’s interesting to me is not what you see immediately (i.e. this isn’t a video that will wow you with landmarks), but rather some of the more subtle details about [...]
Delhi, Day 1: Dissappointing
January 30th, 2010by Randy Zwitch · Comments Off · Residency 3: Delhi
Ugh. Day 1 had so much promise! After finally reaching Le Meridien late Friday evening, I figured that I’d get some rest, have a light day of classes, then have some fun. Well, instead of riding in a rickshaw in Old Delhi, my body decided it would be better if I rode the porcelain chariot [...]