Maggie | March 15, 2017
When we first moved to India, I read a book that said something to this effect: Anything you say about India that is true, the opposite can also be true.*...
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As Indians, we are used to all sorts of unsolicited advice and candid remarks -- from welcome and unwelcome sources -- especially about our physical appearances. We receive ‘muft ka...
Continue ReadingSusan Narjala | March 3, 2017
You know those artsy stores that sell recycled products? Like a comfortable chair from an old tyre or a gorgeous lamp stand from a discarded pot? Well, this month, I'm...
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“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 The other day when I looked in the mirror I was sure my...
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Last evening, I went to a photo studio and got some photos taken for some paperwork. With the pressure that a passport photo is at all times, I carefully lined...
Continue ReadingLaura | October 8, 2014
“So what’s it like to have your kids growing up in India?” It’s a question I hear often from friends in the U.S. My own children were seven and ten...
Continue ReadingRuth Davidar Paul | September 8, 2014
Have you ever been asked this question, “Did you have a love marriage or an arranged marriage?” When I was asked this the first time, it stumped me for a...
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