A dark post
Amidst global chaos, my restless mind battles reality as loved ones face hardships beyond phone updates. Discovering symptoms of sleep apnea and potential moderate depression through online tests has...
Blog Posts
We have been writing since early 2000. In total we have written 431 posts.
Travel Under Terror
In Mumbai, daily train commuters face logistical nightmares amidst security concerns post-bomb blasts; police drills highlight impracticality in managing crowds during emergencies. Commute safely as...
New Gadget K790i
Upgraded camera phones: K790 replaces old model for better tech & nostalgia-driven captures of Mumbai's GPO and local newsstand contrasting Parisian style. Recommendations include MyPhoneExplorer...
Welcoming 2007
Celebrating with skepticism: A blogger reflects on a year of global turmoil and personal discontent from Y2K to post-tsunami reflections in Paris, questioning the impact of political decisions amidst...
Indian Newspapers
A blogger nostalgically recalls the evolution of newspapers from simple black and white prints to glossy celebrity-focused tabloids while lamenting society' endorsement of such content over...
Linen anniversary
Celebrating Linen Anniversary and cousin's birthday in Navi Mumbai without car leads to an unexpected wait & change of plans for dinner. A reflective moment on escalator assistance reminds me not to...
Local trains of Mumbai
Moving to Mumbai and navigating local trains proved challenging yet fascinating—a blend of chaos, protection from possessive relatives, and the unique experience of rush hour crowds where personal...
From Paris to Mumbai - A Tale of Two Lunchtimes
Experiencing French lunch culture firsthand: savoring quality food in a shared cafeteria setting with colleagues; cherishing memories of Parisian meals through photographs, contrasting it with...
Durga Puja
Experience Durga Puja's blend of tradition and modernity in this blog post. Celebrated by Bengalis worldwide, the festival marks good triumphing over evil with Maa Durga descending for five days to...
Back to Work
Returned from vacation with mixed feelings about work emails and settling in Bombay; plans for frequent blog updates on experiences living abroad through a Western lens amidst blackouts.
Aids Awareness - Paris
A Parisian anti-AIDS campaign from 2006 uses a condom moon in sunset scenery to promote safe sex, contrasting with India's taboo on discussing AIDS. The author hopes for more open dialogue about the...
