If you're in India or you're planning to go there, it's a good idea to register yourself (your travel details and itinerary), with the U.S. State Department. I did so immediately after the attacks in Mumbai. This way, if anything ever goes down again there (or wherever your international travels take you, for that matter) the government will know where to find you and can get you out ASAP.
Let's stick with the informed-about-India theme. The U.S. State Department also has country and
safety information for every country in the world, including India. It's helpful and interesting to
read about their warnings. To make sure they aren't political, be sure to cross-reference
Canada's,
Australia's and the
U.K.'s information as well. That way you can make informed decisions.
Looking for a Christmas gift for a frequent business traveler? Check out Neat Receipt, which does just what the name suggests. It makes it easy as can be for business travelers to keep track of their expenses, and create reports just by inserting their receipts into the small scanning machine so it can do its magic. As the French say, voila!
