Category: Living in India

There are a lot of questions that expats may have about the current demonetisation in India, we have prepared a summary that would explain the reason, effect and implication of this step. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes ceasing the use of the denominations as a means...

Culture, Beliefs, Celebrations and Holidays Culture in India, although diverse and varied, still holds the country together in some form of common identification. Indian culture, particularly drama and the arts, in spite of having passed through many changes, is characterized by an unmistakable unity and continuity. Each region of India has its own set of...

Welcome to India So, you have decided to work in India! This India, birthplace of civilization, cradle of religion, is home to almost a quarter of the world’s people. India has always intrigued and fascinated the rest of the world with her rich culture, architecture and human diversity deep with history; it is totally addictive...

Indian culture and religious celebrations are a joy to attend even for a non-resident. Some festivals are brightly lit while others are colorfully decorated. Diwali is one of both. As an expatriate you will experience the “Festival of Lights” in between October and November of each year. Celebrating Diwali marks the significance of good versus...

Two people are trying to cross the Gurgaon Road for Lunch and with no walk ways and relight its near impossible to cross the road without risking one’s life.

As you all must be aware that the FRRO in Gurgaon only accepts fees either deposited in their bank account or an online transfer, this has made it convenient and easy. Since the government uses this portal for all types of payment at times it is difficult to navigate the payment system, this clubbed with the...

“To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim,” said Martin Luther King, Jr. Today scores of people from other nations are also coming to India, but this time they are coming not as tourists or pilgrims, but as long-term resident expatriates. As these expats come, they...

Indians are always blamed for not being punctual, this also affects their reputation on the clients of other countries. Punctuality issues in India have always been a major concern, but still the majority of the population continues to follow their habit of

Eating an Indian chapatti is an art in itself. The round, oval and in some cases square shaped chapatti is served with majority of Indian curries and gravies. As a non-local you may be interested to learn the basic tips and tricks to eat