Outsource to India for technological agility, quality, flexibility, cost control, time-to-market and competitive advantage. India exports software to 95 countries around the world: outsource expertise in global methodologies. Bill Gates says India is an IT superpower: strikes strategic alliances with Wipro and Infosys to develop applications on the .Net platform.

Having a long distance plan or international plan usually works out to be very expensive. Typically, people use cell phones with national plan for calling within US and calling cards to make a call to India. Usually people go for the most economical basic plan for the landline, often use www.bigzoo.com or cell phones for within US calls and calling card (eg. Reliance Calling Cards www.relianceindiacall.com ) for making calls to India.

The first consideration is whether you should go. This involves a number considerations such as the details of the trip, ones expectations, and even one's state of health. When I was living in India, I was sick for much of the first year. It was only in subsequent years that I had built up enough immunities to function properly. If you spend time in India you will get sick! This "down time" will certainly adversely effect your ability to study.

The units of Indian currency are the Rupee and Paisa (100 Paisa equal 1 Rupee). Paper money is in denominations of Rupees 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. Coins are in denominations of Rupees 1, 2 and 5. There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or travelers’ checks that can be brought by a tourist to India. However a Declaration form is filled (only for the amount which is more than USD 10,000) on the arrival at the Indian airport.

Best recommend that you finish your India travel and finish your stay at SOUKYA as you can go back all recharged with health. If that is not possible, finish SOUKYA and take the rest of your India trip.

The problems Indian women face are same as those faced by their counterparts in other nations. Additionally, there are some unique problems in India for women. The Dowry system prevalent in India calls for a large sum of money to be paid to the groom at the time of marriage. Brides that cannot meet the husband's expectations are sometimes harassed after the wedding.

Even though traditional household work is performed by women, interestingly, a large number of men cook/can cook in India. Men are called upon to prepare festive meals, especially during religious occasions. The most famous of the Indian cooks is Nala - a man. A large number of Indian males grow up away from their mothers (due to poverty, purposes of education) and have learnt basic cooking due to necessity. Professional cooks in restaurants and eateries are invariably men.

Indian women spend time with the family members -- mostly other female relatives. The educated women have friends they have made in Indian women also spend time with chores, raising children, watching movies, and caring for community. Some experts believe that it was the mechanism of relieving the women of daily chores and physical activities (of duties of joint-family) and allow for private time during their menstrual cycles.

Namaste.com is excited to offer a gifting service that allows our valued customers to send high quality products to their friends and families in India. This service is available for select gift items and cities in India. You can find your gift by shopping by a specific price range, by the recipient of your gift, by the product category or by the occasion you are gifting for.

Yes. There are two places in India that we know of where there are surfboards for rent -- Kovalam beach in Kerala and here at our Ashram, but our boards are reserved for guests only (see Ashram Surf Tour). Regarding Kovalam beach, the last time we visited there were probably about a dozen or so boards for rent by locals who stack them under umbrellas on the beach.

Other than our Ashram Surf Retreat there are no other surf camps in India that we know of. We have 2 guest rooms at our Ashrama just a paddle away from several surf breaks. We recommend our Ashram Surf Retreat for people who love surfing and can respect and enjoy the serenity of an Ashram environment.

Yes, you need a visa to come to India and you can get the visa from the India Embassy or Consulate General in your country.

Check out our website [India Surf Spots] for that information. We list the places we know of, but much of India's coast is still unexplored.

The best way to travel when looking for surf in India is to have your own vehicle and allot of time [and petrol cash] on your hands. Even better is to travel with us on a guided surf tour. You can also travel by train, bus and plane.

Yes. But backpacking in India with a long board is not easy, so in that case it is better to carry a short board [the shorter the better].

There are daily flights hubs in the Middle East and Asia to Cochin International Airport. You can also reach Kochi via Mumbai (Bombay) or any other larger Indian city.

middot; Excessive winter clothing - We get cheaper and better quality clothing here. Don't worry; there would be enough time for you to cover yourself up. And the climate in Laredo is not too cold. middot; Organic Edibles - Something like fruits, vegetables or meat products. You will face trouble at the customs. Pickles are ok but definitely NOT fruits! middot; Loads of formal clothing - Just unnecessary! Shorts and T-shirts are the order of the day here.

India has such a wide range of climatic factors that it's impossible to pin down the best time to visit weather-wise with any certainty as climatic conditions in the far north are distinctly different to those of the extreme south. Most of India has three seasons: The mountainous areas in North India usually have snowfall between November and March.

Michelle__Mark__and_Marlena: There is no one best meter for all people. There are many features and advantages to consider for your unique situation. For example: Ease of use, sample size, downloadable features, size of the display,etc. Your pharmacist can offer helpful information on making this decision. Make a list of the things that are important to you, then make a trip to the drug store to see what's available. From time to time companies offer free meters with the purchase of strips.

India has some of the most highly qualified and experienced physicians in the world. With a cultural emphasis on education, most of these physicians have gone on to super-specialize in their field, enabling them to become experts in their respective medical specialties. Further, most of the physicians that are in the GSS network, have had additional hands on training at leading medical centers throughout the US, Europe and other countries.

In recent years, several private hospitals have opened up that are designed to provide world-class medical care in India. These hospitals utilize some of the best medical equipment that is available world-wide. A specific example of such a hospital is one located in Mumbai, which has been designed per guidelines from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, to ensure that they meet rigorous international standards.

Yes, at times a surgeon has to do an operation of opening up the abdomen or the chest to find out what is wrong with a patient. This may be due to lack of availability of sophisticated diagnostic tools like CAT scan, MRI scan etc. On other occasions, even these investigations do not provide the answer. In such situations, a diagnostic laparoscopy/ thoracoscopy can provide a quick diagnosis and on occasions treatment. TB of the abdomen is a difficult condition to diagnose.

India is simply Incredible, where culture echoes, tradition speaks, beauty enthrals and diversity delights. Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by an endless stretch of golden beaches, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, misty mountain retreats, colourful people, rich cultures and festivities.

India is a culturally sensitive country. Dress standards vary according to the region you visit. Conservative dressing receives the most respect. Anything below knee-length is fine. Although, at hilly regions, warmer and covered clothing are usually required throughout the year.

Many international brands are easily available in metros. You can always get a brand of your choice in India. Carrying alcohol into India is limited up to 300 ml by law. Mostly hill stations are culturally sensitive spots so, alcohol is strictly prohibited and not available.

India has an active night-life, but most frequently in larger metros like New Delhi,Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkatta etc. Besides metros Goa & Kerala has good night-life, It is difficult of find an active night-life at hill stations, although they are slowly growing in number.

India is a perfect shopping destination. India fulfills all your shopping senses, be it Metal Craft, Gold & Silverware, Brass & Copperware, Pottery & Stone Craft, Wood Craft, Precious & Semi Precious Stones, Paintings, Textiles, Hand-made Furniture, Floor Coverings etc.

We suggest you to consider rural India while planning your trip, ask us to combine your trip during an Indian Festival which will make your trip a great experience. On our website you find the dates of the Indian festivals taking place and which journey can be combined to them. For any further query on festivals visit our information on Festivals . At each city you visit our guides will tell you about the cultural activities taking place that might be interesting.

Photography is a great fun in India as you will have enough sunlight most of the time. We suggest you to bring enough films with you though most of the films of international brands are also available in India. In some of the monuments one has to pay fee for the photography. Our guide will suggest you where it is worth to photograph and where not. At some of the locations photography is not allowed. Do not photograph these objects otherwise your film can be confiscated.