Giving back to society. Making a difference in the lives of those less priviliged than us. Donating your time. Donating used clothes, books, toys, & other stuff. How to & Where to? Read on to find out.
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Whenever I visit other countries I’m always looking for souvenirs to bring home - from fridge magnets to coffee table books. Sadly, most of the places I’ve travelled to in India it’s not been easy to find good quality souvenirs. INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) has opened two shops in Pune, which [...]
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All of us, especially those who have been in India for a very short time, need to be extra careful during the Monsoon. The Monsoon is considered India’s “flu season”, and it is very easy to fall sick. Since water is a carrier of diseases, one needs to take some extra precautions.
Here are some simple [...]
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What are the pros and cons of moving to India, versus staying in the U.S. (or some other country)? This question was debated so many times by my friends and I (when I was deciding to move). It still continues to be debated now by my friends who are themselves thinking about moving. “What is the best [...]
A friend’s maid is beaten up by her drunk husband…yet again. How can we help stop this? Most people say don’t get directly involved, or her family can be targeted. So, what next? We helplessly watch a woman being battered? Does anyone know how she can be helped? Are there any shelters for battered women in [...]
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“If Your’e Coming Home Again” is a well written, interesting article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal recently. Mr. Sheth writes that:
But is India really the land of opportunity for its returnees? Undoubtedly, there’s opportunity. But here are a few thoughts and suggestions that potential returnees should be aware of before they book their tickets.
While [...]
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For most it is just difficult to find good, accurate information on the various schools in India. There is a good website, that tries to fill this gap.
Zeeksha is a place to find and share experiences about various schools and pre-schools in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune
It was started by a group of parents who [...]
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Should you bring your kitchen appliances with you? Or should you buy them once you reach India? Would the 110V appliances work in India? Or does one need to buy 220V appliances? The following should help you decide what to bring with you when you move to India.
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The previous posts dealt with how to interview your prospective maid. This one deals with how much to pay her and how to negotiate the salary. Also, feel free to share your opinions and experiences on how you went about hiring your domestic staff.
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After you have asked all your questions and got some basic understanding about your prospective maid, you now need to share with her what your requirements are. I am listing below what I normally tell them…you should add to or omit some of them as per your requirements.
Job description - typically what I expect of [...]
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