Diary of a White Indian Housewife
Thoughts and Experiences of an Expat Living in India
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I’m extremely impressed with this unique initiative recently set up by Bangalore-based not-for-profit organisation, Janaagraha. Called “I Paid a Bribe”, its a website where anyone who has experienced corruption can go to report the details. But the best thing is how informative it is about bribery…
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This Sunday morning, I’m enjoying listening to one of my favourite bhajans (soulful Hindu devotional songs). Perfect for a rainy monsoon Sunday, it’s both wonderfully soothing and uplifting. The song is called Tumhare Darshan ki Bela by Deva Premal…
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A reader sent me this video today for a laugh — and laugh I sure did! It’s not often that you get to see a group of Aussies performs a Bollywood dance at their wedding. Especially a group of brawny Aussie guys! What a great effort. Apparently, the bride choreographed the dance herself. It’s too good! I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did…
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I still haven’t been to Orissa yet (although hopefully that will change when the weather cools down) but I’m very excited and honoured to have made it into an Oriya newspaper, the Samaja. I got such a surprise today when a reader emailed me the article.
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The monsoon is on its way to Mumbai, and the weather is getting cooler and fresher. I was woken my the earthy smell of pouring rain during the night recently, and there’s a delightful breeze this morning. It’s given me a new burst of energy. This is one of my favourite times of the year in India, with everyone in high anticipation of the relief that the rain will bring. So, on that note… here are some of my favourite reminders of India.
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“ That is not always true 
... Love it !
