Tag: india

"I am bullish on India": Mr. N. Srinivasan

On Friday (November 19th), members of South Asian Business Association (SABA) met with the Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Mr. N. Srinivasan, to discuss the current economic situation in India. Mr. Srinivasan was bullish on India and expressed his optimism that India will continue to be a major player on the… Continue reading "I am bullish on India": Mr. N. Srinivasan

HBS Meets Reality: Episode Two

For those who missed the latest reality-television premier, here’s a quick primer. In an effort to pay off my Citibank loans, I’ve imagined a partnership with a major television studio to film a reality show here at HBS. There are secret cameras all over campus that capture the minutiae of our charmed lives. And here’s… Continue reading HBS Meets Reality: Episode Two

The Outsourcing Dilemma:

During this year’s presidential campaign season, America was inundated with the opinions about “outsourcing,” the global trend that is sweeping through businesses and enraging many US workers. In the midst of this polarizing outsourcing debate sits a unique Cambodian firm, with strong Harvard connections, showing the world an alternative to traditional ways of doing business.… Continue reading The Outsourcing Dilemma:

Diwali 2004: The Festival of Lights

Over 400 HBS students crowded their way into a full house at the Williams Room on Saturday, Oct.22nd for the annual Diwali Party organized by the South Asian Business Association (SABA). Diwali, the Indian New Year, celebrates the emergence out of darkness and into light and knowledge. The festival of light signifies the renewal of… Continue reading Diwali 2004: The Festival of Lights

India Shining

Harvard Business School’s first annual India Business Conference, organized by the South Asian Business Association (“SABA”) and Co-Chaired by Class of 2004 students Manoj Dengla (OJ) and Apu Sengupta (OB), proved to be an outstanding success as the organizers accommodated more than 720 attendees – a record attendance at a first time conference. The attendees… Continue reading India Shining

H-BS Special: Election Watch 2004

Testifying before the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Allen Greenspan took aim at President Bush’s economic policies Wednesday, criticizing what he called “massive, unrestrained spending in the context of massive, unrestrained tax cuts.” In response to Greenspan’s criticisms, which adds to the choruses from Democratic presidential candidates who see the economy… Continue reading H-BS Special: Election Watch 2004

Interview with Michael Moritz

On Saturday, February 7th, the Venture Capital & Private Equity Club held its 10th Annual Conference. The day was a huge success, thanks to the 50+ organizers, panelists, keynote speakers and sponsors. Prior to his keynote, The Harbus was lucky enough to get some words of wisdom from Michael Moritz, a partner at the California-based… Continue reading Interview with Michael Moritz

Taking an Advocacy Approach After Tragedies in Delhi, Newtown

Roughly a month ago, India faced a ghastly gang rape and murder of a 23 year old medical student in Delhi. The fact that the incident occurred in the national capital Delhi, in a relatively ‘safe’ neighborhood, not very late in the evening and when the victim was with a male friend, sent chills up… Continue reading Taking an Advocacy Approach After Tragedies in Delhi, Newtown

Folklore Learns that Starting a Company is No Easy Task

Idea? Check.  Investor Day presentation?  Check.  Name, ticker, and logo? Check.  Team Folklore got all of the basics down.  Now it was time to move from the brainstorming to the execution.  For those unfamiliar with the Folklore story, team FOLK’s product is a phone app that provides travelers with free user-generated audio tours of locations… Continue reading Folklore Learns that Starting a Company is No Easy Task

Khanna to Helm South Asia Initiative And Launch Significant Interfaculty Initiatives of Relevance to Contemporary South Asia

In his new role as director, Tarun Khanna will work to advance Harvard’s research and educational mission within the field of South Asian studies, working with faculty colleagues on the institute steering committee, and reaching across the faculties of the University. The South Asia Initiative welcomed Tarun Khanna, the Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at Harvard… Continue reading Khanna to Helm South Asia Initiative And Launch Significant Interfaculty Initiatives of Relevance to Contemporary South Asia

India

In this space, I shall present a quick guide to a different country every other week. If you would like to share your culture with us or send us feedback, please write to me at smitapkothari@gmail.com. Namaste (greetings from India!) When we join our palms facing each other at chest level we offer our reverence… Continue reading India

SABA’s Annual India Conference 2010

SABA’s annual India Conference on March 6 featured some very influential speakers from India and a wide variety of industry panels addressing the most pressing issues in the country. The annual India Business Conference held by the South Asian Business Association (SABA) took place on March 6 and featured influential businessmen and policy makers from… Continue reading SABA’s Annual India Conference 2010

IXP – UAE/BAHRAIN

As a native-born Israeli carrying an American passport, I was nervous about participating in the UAE/Bahrain IXP despite assurances that entering these countries wouldn’t be a problem (you can only imagine how worried my Jewish grandmother was). My unease was exacerbated when I applied for my visa to Bahrain; “Israel” wasn’t even listed in the… Continue reading IXP – UAE/BAHRAIN

Diwali

Last month, hundreds across HBS gathered in groups large and small to celebrate Diwali-the Festival of Lights. Also known as Deepavali, the celebration is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists to commemorate the victory of good over evil and to mark the end of the Hindu lunar year for many. One popular belief… Continue reading Diwali

Where in the World did you Spend your Summer–Naren Shaam (OF)

The Harbus chatted with Naren Shaam (OF), who split his summer between two very different internships. He called his job before HBS – engine design in the automotive industry- “one hundred percent manufacturing and really enjoyable” but decided to challenge himself this summer. He started in Los Angeles working for media investment fund, his first… Continue reading Where in the World did you Spend your Summer–Naren Shaam (OF)

Social Enterprise HBS Business Plan Finalists – Doodh Bhandar

1. YOUR PITCH: Rural India is home to over 500 million low-income people who live on less than $2 per day. Cattle are an important asset owned by the Indian rural poor- half of all rural households own either a cow or a buffalo. However, their productivity is extremely poor, an average Indian cow yields… Continue reading Social Enterprise HBS Business Plan Finalists – Doodh Bhandar

2009 India IXP

Forty-two HBS students decided to spend their spring break on the India Immersion eXPerience, a trip that proved to be one of the most amazing learning experiences of their MBA curriculum. Led by faculty professors Shawn Cole and Aldo Musacchio, the IXP clearly surpassed all expectations providing exposure to many diverse aspects of the Indian… Continue reading 2009 India IXP

Cuba Uncovered: Beyond Mojitos and Cigars

As our motley group of four representing Japan, Russia, the United States (U.S. citizens require special permission to visit Cuba for educational/cultural travel) and India descended upon Havana, the air was rife with a spirit of adventure and mystique. Whilst we waited in line for immigration, we were hesitant to get our passports tainted with… Continue reading Cuba Uncovered: Beyond Mojitos and Cigars

Incredible India!

Sixty-three Harvard Business School students flew half way around the world to join the South Asian Business Association (SABA) trek beginning in Delhi, India and traveling through six different provinces and stopping in 10 villages/cities. The 13 jam-packed days from December 27, 2008 to January 10, 2009 will prove to be some of the most… Continue reading Incredible India!

The Satyam Scandal Explained

The global corporate community was flabbergasted and scandalized when the Chairman of Satyam, Mr. Ramalinga Raju resigned on 7th January, 2009 and confessed that he had manipulated the accounts by $1.47-billion. Background “The truth is as old as the hills” opined Mahatma Gandhi, christened the Father of the Nation by Indians. So a company named… Continue reading The Satyam Scandal Explained

Immersion Experience – Actualizing Dreams in the Developing World

Three students volunteered on a service trip to the Philippines during the winter break. We recommended ways of using the country’s hydropower efficiently to enhance rural electrification. One of our guides in the Philippines pulled me aside early on and said, “The Philippines is still a developing country with its flaws, but I wouldn’t change… Continue reading Immersion Experience – Actualizing Dreams in the Developing World

Year End Tragedies-Where does Mumbai go from here?

It was a brazen attack the city of Mumbai had never witnessed the likes of. On the evening of November 26, young gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on crowds in various places including a fancy café, a hospital, the train station, a Jewish centre and two luxury hotels. Hostages were taken. Hundreds were killed. Many more… Continue reading Year End Tragedies-Where does Mumbai go from here?

Notable Alumni

Entertaining, driven, vivacious and intuitive, Ravi Venkatesan (HBS 1992), Chairman, Microsoft India, is the single point of leadership for Microsoft in an exciting pluralistic, multilingual and multiethnic country with complex needs, rampant piracy, intricate bureaucracy but yet unlimited potential. Let’s get to know Ravi. What are your most memorable memories from the HBS experience?Fifteen years… Continue reading Notable Alumni

Indian Business Leaders Converge at HBS

The annual India Conference, to be held at Harvard Business School on March 16, 2008, expects to draw huge crowds this year, with top Indian business leaders speaking about India’s growing importance in the world business arena. The India Conference will be showcasing 10 panel discussions, in fields ranging from Healthcare, Infrastructure, Macroeconomics, Retail, Social… Continue reading Indian Business Leaders Converge at HBS