Tag Archives: expat

Finding a Job Abroad

Posted on June 4, 2009 by amit

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your … Continue reading →

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Recent Travels (Goa, Kerala, Raipur)

Posted on May 9, 2009 by amit

It’s been a busy month, I had a few friends come in from US and we took a much needed week off to go to Goa and Kerala. It was my third time to Goa since I’ve been here and … Continue reading →

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The Events of the Last Few Days

Posted on November 29, 2008 by amit

I stay in the Northern Suburbs of Mumbai, about an hour from downtown where the terrorist attacks of the last few days occurred and left over 150 people dead and many more injured.  The last few days I’ve stayed holed … Continue reading →

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Every Tom, Dick and Harry…

Posted on November 25, 2008 by amit

People here use really antiquated, ambiguously British phrases, here’s a short sampling I’ve recently heard: When I miss a shot in basketball people yell out, hard luck! A good shot is lovely! I’m often asked, What’s your good name sir? … Continue reading →

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Breaking all the rules…

Posted on November 19, 2008 by amit

Since I’ve been here I’ve had to break two fundamental rules that were drilled into my head from early childhood: 1.  Don’t eat with your hands (unless you are at Medieval Times in which case you are required to mercilessly … Continue reading →

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