Simply Incredible

DESIGNATION: CTO, Juniper APAC

FREQUENCY OF VISITS TO INDIA: I first visited India in 2002. In the
last one year I have been coming to the country almost every month, depending on
the business. With Juniper organizing several internal events in India, where my
presence is needed, traveling is inevitable.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT INDIA: There are many things that I like about India
but two things, which I simply adore is its people and food. People here are so
gracious and hospitable. I have been to many parts of the world but have not met
as polite people as Indians. People here are simply incredible. They make you
feel at home. Indian food is my favorite. Whether it is South Indian, Rajasthani
or Punjabi, I love it all. I am very fond of hot and spicy food. Among all, the
curry items are my favorite. The kind of breads like naan, puri, chapattis you
get here, are not available elsewhere. Whenever I come to India, I try making
puri.

Matt Kolo

What I dislike about India: I would not like to use the term 'dislike'
but it is true that at times India gives you lot of challenges, like managing
growth is a problem here. The economy here is growing at a very fast rate so to
move according to it is a challenge for us. The only thing that is not very good
here is the traffic jams. If you get stuck here, it can take you hours to get
out. Flights too get delayed and the crowd here is a total turn off. And surely
the infrastructure needs improvement.

WHAT I LOOK FORWARD TO IN INDIA: I want to visit lot of places here.
Though I have come here lot of time but I have never got the opportunity to see
places like Kashmir, Kolkata, Kerala or Rajasthan. I would like to see the
backwater, of Kerala and visit Kashmir's valleys. I would like to see rural
India and experience their culture.

One thing about India that stuck to my mind: It is a country of immense
possibilities. It is so different from other parts of the world. People keep on
comparing it with China, but to me it is incomparable. It is simply unique. Last
but not the least, it is simply incredible.

MANISHA K

manishak@cybermedia.co.in