I came across an article about the Big Mac Index a few years ago. Since its inception, the BMI has inspired various related studies as well. So when I travel, I make a point of checking out the local McDonald’s offerings and verify the study myself :) Except in India, where there is no Big …
DAY 10: after getting sick, working long days, and not having had much time to myself since I got to Pune, I decided that today would be dedicated to me, and what better way to relax than to meditate. Considering the Osho International Meditation Resort is right in the neighbourhood where I was staying, I …
DAY 9: So tonight was movie night. Bollywood or Hollywood? I decided on Bollywood, and based on the driver’s recommendation, I went and saw Housefull 2 (poster in the middle above) which was in Hindi. I was afraid I would not understand what was going on, but I ended up doing pretty well and laughing …
DAY 8: People seem to be quite friendly and polite around here. Everyone opens doors for me, smiles, says hello, waves goodbye, you get the picture. In my office, this nice lady comes by several times a day, brings me bottled water (which I have to double check, since she sometimes re-fills the empty ones …