Comments on: A Returning Indian Entrepreneur Reflects…

By: Vineet

Vineet — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:18:42 +0000

nice one!

By: Modi

Modi — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:32:16 +0000

As someone who is on the verge of taking this leap and head back home, I could relate to every aspect of this well written post. I am glad to see that you are finally settling down and enjoying your life with the social fabric that only India can provide.

By: Neha M Sharma

Neha M Sharma — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:55:11 +0000

Succintly put!!
When you have morphed into a “banyan tree” and are looking to “diversify” — do think abt going into the writing business
How is life otherwise?

By: priyanka

priyanka — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:03:58 +0000

hey…i have just come to US …but i keep thinking abt going back to india sometime….
i too write but after reading ur blog i am just too glad to find an inspirer….i luv ur concepts opt in -opt out,diversity,relationships chakra in india.I guess US is US and India is India!Just accept this and things will fall ur way wherever u r!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:36:47 +0000

Oops!! I did not mean “rationality” but regionality! What a difference one letter makes!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:35:05 +0000

Wow almost a year has passed since you wrote this great article! Thanks for sharing this!
You both are pioneers! Trendsetters and of course fortunate to be with family.
I like your metaphors. Optin and optout, how very true! I think this happens in US too but not so forthright as in India. In India people are vocal about it, but in US I think people may be silent about it. It’s in our thoughts. We, for instance (in my limited experience of course!) silently belittle others or make ourselves the hero in all the stories, we love to listen to Dr. Phil and read self-help books, we love to look at others faults without realizing we may actually be talking about ourselves! So it’s not so direct as it is in India! But I am sure people all over the world have some of these traits, regardless of desi or non-desi-ness!
The other thought comes to mind is when you say diversity vs. diversity, your interpretation is different than what I would have thought! I would have thought defiantly diversity in US is based on nationality, but in India it’s based on rationality- especially in a metro like Mumbai- and many people not aware of India’s rich, diverse cultures don’t understand that each state has it’s own language, dress, cuisine, holidays, mannerism (some extent), art forms, and the list goes on. And people migrate into the city so your friends of all different professions may actually be of different regional backgrounds, and though for instance speak Tamil at home, whereas you may speak, Hindi, at work you all speak in English! :0
Oh the beauties of India!
Thanks for sharing. I found your site searching for culture shock India.

By: Priya

Priya — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:41:25 +0000

Hi Kashyap & Shruti Really enjoyed reading the article..sequoia vs banyan tree is a great analogy! hope to get a lot more insights into your move back once we move back to bombay this dec! Look forward to seeing you guys! Priya

By: Nihar

Nihar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:04:02 +0000

Cool Article! Enjoyed reading it!

By: Dr. Arpita Sutradhar

Dr. Arpita Sutradhar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:05:02 +0000

absolute realities. Yet, when we accept them as a part of our lives, they aren’t that bad. As a matter of fact, my brother and his wife, who live in States still miss the street smells and sounds of a normal neighbourhood. They feel they are ironed into a symmetrical lifestyle where one moves like a clockwork mouse.., yet they enjoy and love the freedom the country gives you in terms of individuality.
It was a delightful piece of writing.

By: Vijay

Vijay — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:15:59 +0000

*counts his blessings for being able to come back as a bachelor and adapt quickly*

All jokes apart, quite a good account Kashyap. If you do need any help on the entrepreneurial front, just buzz.