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Ups and Downs
I returned to India a few days ago, having spent the two weeks prior in North America mostly on business, but with a few days off added to the end of the trip. Spending time in the developed world and then returning straight to the ‘developing’ is a culture shock, and even two weeks away…
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Taking stock, and some goings on in Goa
As of today, I have completed 25% of my planned time in India. I have a three-year contract which runs to the end of December 2024. It is actually a normal employment agreement with a fixed term, so technically I could resign earlier, or by mutual agreement it could be extended for longer. But for…
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72 seconds of shame
I could see her starting towards the car, having seen me watching her. She had been sat on the street side, baby in her arms, amidst a larger group of people. The street being a busy road full of the usual bustle that exists on the roads in India. The corner being a large intersection,…
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Independence Day – 15th August
Today marks the 75th Anniversary of India’s independence from British rule. On this day in 1947 the country became the Dominion of India, before finally becoming a Republic just over two years later. This region has a long and tumultuous history. Its colonial roots come from the original European traders that established outposts in the…
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Food, glorious food (…with extra spice)
India is known for its curry, spice, rice, more spice, and more rice. Oh, and let’s not forget a bit more spice. Good job I’ve always liked this style of cuisine! ‘Going for an Indian’ is a common dining experience for us Brits back at home, with Chicken Tikka Masala being the 4th most eaten…
JC in India 