Today, I’m very happy mention the success of a special initiative in Australia to protest against the recent spate of violence towards Indians. Yesterday, Violence Against Vindaloo saw over 17,000 people enjoy Indian food at over 400 Indian restaurants, workplaces, schools and universities across Australia….

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An Indian reader living abroad recently contacted me and suggested that I write a post about the mistakes Indians make, especially when behaving in a western manner. One particular story comes to mind — that of a young Indian guy from Kerala, who had never been out of his state before coming to Melbourne to study….

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There are only a few more days left until Christmas in Australia. However, this festive season hasn’t been a happy occasion for many people. It has, unfortunately, been marred by a great deal of violence. More violence than in prior years….

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There’s one thing that I miss more than anything about Australia — the beautiful clean beaches. I’m a beach person….

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Yesterday, I did something that I never thought I’d do. I spent seven hours in the kitchen, cooking Indian food….

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My enthusiasm for moving into our new home in Mumbai, isn’t just restricted to growing vegetables and herbs. I’m even making a name sign for the new place….

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I’ve been gradually collecting things to take back with me to India, and this time one of them is packets of seeds. I’m going to try growing some of the herbs and vegetables that I often use in cooking but are difficult to find in India — sweet basil, Thai basil, garlic chives, and lettuce….

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It’s official, Australians live in the world’s biggest houses. But I wonder, do people really need such big houses? Do they really bring that much contentment and happiness? At what point do we stop wanting more?

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I’m always fascinated by the unusual and unexpected things I come across in India. However, being back home in Australia has also prompted me to get my camera out in awe. There are bees living in my parent’s house….

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It’s the strangest feeling, knowing that Melbourne isn’t my home anymore. I shared 10 years of my life with the city. We lived together though plenty of ups and downs. However, last time I returned to Australia, I wistfully severed my ties with Melbourne….

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