Letter from India

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Saturday, November 18, 2006

Visitors from Kabul

I have two visitors from Kabul and my life in Afghanistan. Linda is here to attend the India-Afghanistan conference being hosted by the Indian government. She is part of the Canadian delegation. Rolf, who heads a German foundation in Kabul, is on his way to Nepal for a regional meeting of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 16, 2006

Initmacies of a certain kind

Yesterday I had the kind of day I like - being with a friend and sharing intimacies. I hadn't seen Ritu for a long time. We both have busy lives. She lives around the corner from me. So, when she called two days ago, I couldn't take her call as I was helping my sister (who has her right leg in a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

An evening ritual

The doorbell just rang. It's the vegetable man. He is one of three brothers that have a store at the entrance to the neighbourhood. One of them makes the rounds every evening. The three of them share a mobile phone and the who one is on the move, carries it. I met them when Kabir and I were standing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 11, 2006

Knowing what you want

We are in the market for a new car. The current one is seven years old and beginning to fall apart. So, Saturday, we tested a Ford Fiesta, which is very popular, gives good mileage, and well reviewed. But, as I slid into the passenger seat, the steering wheel felt like a toy cars and the 'leather'... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 10, 2006

Spontaneous Night Spend

It's something the kids did all the time - sleeping over at a friends home. Sometimes it was planned and sometimes it was spontaneous. But,most important, it was FUN! Yesterday, after a long day of meetings and an eye test, in which the doctors put pupil dilating substance in my eyes, we went to our... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 9, 2006

Dried and Fresh Fruits in Between

Part of my new eating regime is to have fruits and dried fruits as snacks, between meals. I like this regime, as I get to eat the things I like. For breakfast I had a mixed fresh fruit salad with papaya, apples, pineapple, watermelon and pomegranate. I just finished a meeting and lunch is still an... Sign in to see full entry.

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Winter mornings

The weather is changing. There is whisper of winter in the air. Every morning there is a haze in the sky, as the sun desperately seeks to come through it. There is a coolness in the air and I have to wear an extra layer while having my cup of tea. I love winters in Delhi and India. I am happy that I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2006

What is Tiger Balm?

I posted a blog on Tiger Balm and what it meant to me. Tanga asked if Iwould explain what it does for those that don't know. So, with the help of Wikipedia, here it is. I hope you enjoy it and are encouraged to rush out and get a bottle. After all, it's your comfort (or mine!) Tiger Balm From... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2006

The Comfort of Tiger Balm

I find great comfort in Tiger Balm. I discovered it when I was traveling in Southeast Asia, more specifically in Thailand. It is recommended for headaches and congestion. But, it is more that that. For me, its comfort. Late at night, when I get into bed, happy to be resting after a long day, I open... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 5, 2006

Tea, anyone?

Did you know that tea, which many think originated in India was actually very strategically introduced into India by the British? India was a British colony till 1947. I'm reading a delightful book called 'Curry' which I gave my husband for his birthday last month. It traces the history of many... Sign in to see full entry.

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I started this blog in mid-March 2006 when I moved to Kabul, Afghanistan, for a four-month assignment. In mid-July I moved back to India, and am continuing the blog.

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