Monthly Archives: March 2013

Hogi Bartini – You say Goodbye, and I say Hello.

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Foreigner

Unfortunately, I have to confess that since moving here, I have barely learned anything in the local languages. The challenge in India is that, unlike in many other countries where you only hear one, or maybe two languages on a … Continue reading →

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Young men who rape are not “promising” or “successful” – Young men who rape are rapists.

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Foreigner

I live in a country that has recently been the headline of international news because of the horrific and tragic case of a young woman being raped in a bus and losing her life as a result of the injuries … Continue reading →

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Locating a Lost Package – The Curious Case of Mr. Suresh

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Foreigner

About a month ago, I ordered a beautiful quilt and some pillow cases from an arts&crafts collective called Dastkar Ranthambore, located in Rajahstan. The Ranthambore Foundation was established to support villagers who had to leave their old lands because of … Continue reading →

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My Love/Hate Relationship with Being an Expat

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Foreigner

For almost a month, I went through the pleasure – and pain – of criss-crossing around the globe from India to Finland to the United States and finally back to India, in an attempt to spend time with as many … Continue reading →

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