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The Silent Generation

Sandwiched – Torn between kids and parents Back in the eighties everyone in my hometown dreamt and made a dash for the borders. Not because of war, or imminent crises, but because of the promise of a better life. Now, mind you, most of my hometown of Bandra consisted of Catholic or Christian communities. We…

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Yes, Dear Desi, You are it!

America is not for the faint-hearted, Desi-Girlfriend! People think everyone coming into America seeks a better lifestyle and better opportunities. I beg to differ — at least in my case. My lifestyle was a hundred times better in India. We had a village of people looking after us. Maybe a few short of Downton Abbey. And,…

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Hangi Cooking In Rotorua, New Zealand

Cook in waters fueled by natural geothermal energy It is a long way to Rotorua from my corner in Maryland, but my love for my only sibling and his wife drew me to this place. Also, the fact that I love visiting tribes, various native cultures, and far-flung places to see how people live. My…

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10 Cross Cultural Strategies for Success

10 Strategies to Empower You Are you planning to move abroad? Are you working in a global marketplace or for a global company? Heck! Have more foreign born people moved into your neighborhood? If so, then this blog is the place to be! I know that in recent years, I my neighborhood has become more culturally…