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Have you driven a riquimbili lately?
The riquimbili is one of my all-time favorite innovations. The what, you say? Developed in Cuba, the riquimbili (pronounced rick-in-billy) is a local term that describes an old bicycle that has been upgraded into a motorcycle. The engine may come from a chain-saw motor and the exhaust pipe from a hollow steel … Continue reading
Posted in Business Strategy, Latin America
Tagged Bharti Airtel, Cuba, India, Innovation, Multinationals, Tata
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