We came through the dark archway into the dazzling light, intense heat and spectacular view of the Taj Mahal. Spectacular is such an inadequate word, we should pen a new one. Twenty five people diverse in almost every way but united in our response to the sight. Many of us had spent the previous evening walking through the crowded alley like streets of old Delhi on our way to Karim’s a kebab restaurant in this primarily vegetarian country. We had not yet lost Josh, gotten on the wrong train, had our guide threatened by police, been felled one by one by the stomach warriors of India or fallen in love with the women and especially children of the villages, but we were already fascinated and ready to begin our tour of two countries with our fearless leaders Professor Kevin Kolben and Harsh Dutia. We thank them for sharing this country with us and leading us on this journey to which they dedicated their time and their hearts. - Professor Judy Iskovitz (2010 Course)

About the Authors

Todd Bittiger - http://www.linkedin.com/in/toddbittiger
-MBA Supply Chain and Global Business Management

Your interest in India:
Prior to this trip, I had traveled extensively; albeit not yet to India. India is the largest democratic nation in the world. With an emerging class of highly-educated, English-speaking citizens, India is an essential component to both the US and the global economy today. As a Global Supply Chain MBA student, I see India as a critical competency. What are the challenges and what are the opportunities? I traveled to India to learn about how this critical market is evolving today. As a future leader of a US multinational, I feel it is of critical importance that I educate myself on the history and reality of this engaging culture and country.


Amrita Purohit - http://www.linkedin.com/in/amritapurohit
-Dual Degree MS Biomedical Sciences, MBA Finance

Your background and interest in India:
I graduated Rutgers University with an undergraduate degree in Genetics. Prior to business school, I was a research associate at a start-up drug discovery company, researching ALS and Parkinsons Disease. I am also a writer and a teacher and love to exercise those roles whenever possible. Currently, I am an intern at Johnson & Johnson, at the Corporate Office of Science and Technology. My future goals are to apply my business skill set to the pharmaceutical industry, to improve healthcare. I decided to visit India enhance my global perspective about the various industries and healthcare problems.


Gita Sawhney
-Rutgers Business School – MBA
Academic concentration in Global Management and Strategy.

Most Recent Work Experience:
Currently working at BlackRock as an Investment accountant managing a number of international clients. Previously worked at Morgan Stanley managing private wealth management client reporting.

Your interest in India:
My Interest in the India trip is to get a better understanding of how to do business in India, and understand how international companies deal with the growing corruption. Also, how International corporations are dealing with the basic infrastructure issues in India.


Nimita Mittra
-Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

I am an undergraduate student at Rutgers University.  My current concentration is Marketing and Communications, with an intended focus towards International Business.  I previously worked at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, as a Marketing Intern.  In addition, I was on the winning team for the National Johnson & Johnson Case Competition.  My interest in the India course emerged because of my cultural background (I am of Indian descent) and I am interested to find out how India is emerging in the global marketplace.  I want to discover all aspects of India's growing economy, and critical aspects that make India unique.  I look forward to meeting all the companies and businesses, and gain knowledge of how the Indian economy operates.
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