Diary of a White Indian Housewife
Thoughts and Experiences of an Expat Living in India
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This daily tally of India’s population can be found at the International Institute for Population Sciences, B.S. Devashi Marg, Govandi (near the north eastern suburb of Chembur, in Mumbai)…
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A kind gentleman by the name of Mahendra contacted me recently and asked if he could write a post on me for his Marathi blog. I was surprised and honoured, and of course agreed…
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Following on from a look inside our new home, here are some scenes from our new neighbourhood in Mumbai — Hirandanani Gardens, Powai. Powai is located in Mumbai’s central suburbs, around 6 kilometres from the airport and 25 kilometres from the city centre in south Mumbai….
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What bliss! I’m already settled into my new home, after just one week. I can’t believe how different I feel compared to where I was living previously…
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Sometime later today, a cyclone is due to hit Mumbai. Since it’s likely we’ll be getting up close and personal with it, its name is Cyclone Phyan. I’ve never experienced a cyclone before, and I must say the anticipation feels rather strange….
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Mumbai’s local train service is the fastest way of getting from one side of the city to the other. If you travel during the day or late at night, when there aren’t too many passengers, it can even be quite comfortable. Travel at any other time though, and you’ll most likely find the alarming things you’ve heard about the Mumbai local to be true….
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I just had an “only in India” moment. This massive decorated Brahmin bull, accompanied by a drum player, strolled into the apartment complex courtyard….
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The monsoon has finally settled into Mumbai. It’s been raining consistently for the past couple of days now. I don’t normally like rainy weather. The dull, grey sky dampens my spirits. However, I’ve come to realise that the start of the monsoon season is my favourite time of the year in India….
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It’s Sunday, so what do the people of Bombay like to do? Head to the beach! Juhu and Girgaum (Marine Drive) Chowpatty are the most popular ones. Going to the beach in India isn’t like going to the beach in the West though….
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I’m quite a fan of Hinduism’s most beloved god, Lord Ganesh, also affectionately known as Ganpatti. We’ve got quite a few statues and wall hangings of Ganpatti in our apartment. Last night, I couldn’t resist getting another one! Even my husband agreed it was a bargain….
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