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Monday Escape: Puri, India

Tom — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:29:54 +0000

Anyone who has spent much time in India already knows that most of the popular tourist destinations are incredibly crowded, mostly just with locals except for a few places like Goa where the crowds are largely the tourists themselves. Finding a place to chill in India can be challenging, and the small beach resort called […]

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Monday Escape: Fort Cochin, India

Tom — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:20:36 +0000

Anyone who has spent more than a few days in India knows that its larger cities are so awesomely crowded that they can draw the life out of you if you let them. One of the key pieces of advice for leisure travelers and expats alike is to find one of the rare places that […]

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Monday Escape: Pondicherry, India

Tom — Mon, 02 May 2011 09:41:30 +0000

Unless you were a devoted history major in school, you might be a bit surprised to discover that France once ran parts of India. The British were the most famous, and many people realize that Goa was one of the few Portuguese territories, but France was there too, and Pondicherry is their most lasting relic […]

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Monday Escape: Goa, India

Tom — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:03:50 +0000

For decades it’s been a popular destination for hippies, Europeans, and Israelis, especially during the winter, but now Goa seems to be opening up to package tourists and many others as the secret gets out. As you probably know, Goa is a small state in central India along its west coast, made up of a […]

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Learning the Languages of India

Tanya — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:18:52 +0000

India is a very diverse country, geographically, culturally, religiously and linguistically. Some of the languages in India are popular on a national level, while others are regional. Most of the languages have ancient routes, such as Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Austro-Asiatic and Tibeto-Burman. There are a handful of isolated languages, but they are not very mainstream. Each […]

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Exploring the Rivers of India

Tanya — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:25:17 +0000

Rivers are an important part of Indian geography and Indian society. Most major cities in India are located by river banks, and their water provides much irrigation, transportation, livelihood and electricity throughout the country. These rivers determine much of the course of action of India, as when they flood or dry up, everything is affected, […]

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Learning the Business Customs of India

Tanya — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:50:44 +0000

When you greet other people in India, they may take the namaste form, and put their hands in prayer position under their chins, and bow in your direction. However, younger Indians, and many people in the business world, usually shake hands with people from the West. If you greet someone, you should acknowledge their title, […]

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Famous Gardens of India

Michelle — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:41:15 +0000

For the Expat living in India visiting the gardens provides a step into India’s past. Most significant gardens in India are associated with major buildings, and therefore influenced by the design of the buildings. Few gardens survive from pre-Islamic India, but the majority of the buildings that survive from earlier times are temples. Sacred texts such […]

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Three Lakes of India: Dal Lake, Vembanad Lake and Chilka Lake

Tanya — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:40:44 +0000

If you are relocating to India, do not miss out on these lakes. Dal Lake This lake is located in northern India, in the district of Kangra, which is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is about ten square miles in size. It is divided into three major parts: Gagri bal, Lokut Dal […]

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Diwali in India and Nepal

Tanya — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:00:01 +0000

Today is Diwali, the most well-known Indian festival and holiday. This holiday is celebrated all throughout Indian, and acknowledged or celebrated by Indians all over the world. Diwali, or Dīpāvali, translates as a “row of lamps” in Sanskrit. Hence, it is the festival of lights. However, it is called different names and celebrated differently in […]

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