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Micro$oft Launch @ Mumbai

Experienced an insightful yet challenging Microsoft launch in India with mixed feelings about security and integration efforts amidst networking discussions and art installations like "dabbawalla."...

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Paris Aids Awareness
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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...

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Few books

Vacation reading spree: Devoured Brown novels but found them repetitive and technically flawed; praised Ghosh for his rich portrayal of Indian history, culture, and opportunities in "The Glass...

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Le vol

Struggling with luggs in Europe pre-India trip: excess baggage stress & lessons learned from Qatar Airways' generous allowance amidst a hectic move out of Paris!

Last days in Paris
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Last days in Paris

Embarking on an adventurous move from Paris to Bombay sparks a journey of self-discovery, captured through meticulously curated photos and experiences. Despite the unexpected rainy August in Paris,...