Namaste!

I always knew that I can only write about India once I was already out of it, when I can candidly tell my stories, both good and bad, with less drama and more humor. India for me was a love-hate experience; my world practically turned upside down beyond my expectations. I managed to turn it [...]

Recap

Consider this entry as an attempt at redemption for a five-month backlog. It’s just that I have blogged very few entries which were written hastily or just for the sake of writing something. They badly needed revising. Since my arrival in India, I’ve worked with my NGO, turned a year older, went on a 6-week [...]

finding a flat

During my first week in Delhi, I stayed at the Indian Social Institute (ISI) near Lodhi Road before hunting for a permanent residence. People at work told me that they have been looking around for a place but wanted me to see the choices for myself because they were not sure what would be to [...]

In between days

The Delhi Times reports that the minister of education was shot dead in a supposed high security zone. Rape incidences around the city had been alarmingly rising. And I am having withdrawal symptoms from deprivation of a fast internet connection. Other than that, everything’s normal here in curry country. So in between days, I amuse [...]

Initial thrill

India, finally. After three freakin’ months of waiting for a visa, my feet have finally landed on curry country. Yes, there are cows on the streets. The roads are wide, motorists are crazy, and there’s dust everywhere. Food is great, got a steady supply of water, and I got a firm mattress to lie on. [...]