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@sweet_maddi

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Indian looking for information about France

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Speaks English, Tamil, Hindi, Basic Japanese

Registration: 04 May 2015

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8 years ago

IPTV BOX / SUBSCRIPTION Available ?

Hi Meha Why dont you try for a Slingbox Read More

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8 years ago
Mamaexpat

Air pollution - how bad is it? by Mamaexpat

Hello! We may have the chance to move Delhi. There is so much that excites us about this but on the other hand I'm really concerned about the air pollution. I've heard it's the worst of any major city in the world. We have two young ...

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Polluted Fog in Delhi is high, makes your eyes burn. lungs get affected .. Its not safe for new comers to visit Delhi... Not recommended for Kids to leave the house, its very dangerous. Life span is a ??????? Read More

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8 years ago
PoornimaKaviKrishnan

Job Offer by PoornimaKaviKrishnan

IS 200 BD salary offer is good offer in bahrain? My brother(Fresher-Engineering) got offer from Paramount doors company with salary 200 BD monthly and offer letter they mentioned like they will increase after 3months(May be after 3 months 250 ...

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Really not a good deal unless he is a fresher. If he has experience, I hope in India he can get the same salary. Why to go long way from home.. Read More

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8 years ago
Lezhena

Need help by Lezhena

People!!! Need help!!! Going to travel around India in the end of December. Have to buy tickets from Goa to Delhi but can't create an account in Cleartrip. The problem that I haven't got Indian telephone number. Tried to use different ways ...

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Try makemytrip.com Its more reliable than cleartrip. You can input your international number as well. The purpose of asking the number is to update you the ticket information. Read More

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10 years ago

Insecurity in Haryana: stay safe

Visited Haryana this week. Now the situation is under control in Gurgaon and other places. Places like Sonepat, Rohtak are still under Army control. Commandos are deployed in these places. Read More

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10 years ago
wafa mahbouli

Expat in gurgaon: salary/nightlife/safety by wafa mahbouli

Hi All, i'll be traveling to Gurgaon for one year fixed term contract on December 2015 and I have a few questions if you could help me please: 1) i'll be getting 900 USD/month is that enough to live a comfortable life in india ...

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100% most of them agrees your comment... :( It is also very difficult to handle them. Read More

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10 years ago

Housing for a family of 4 in Chennai

Hi Jallen, Welcome to chennai. Commander's court is built by well renowned DLF which should be a good option for your family. It is in Egmore and very close to most of the places of Chennai City. 45 minutes-1 hr drive from Airport and close to ... Read More

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10 years ago

Climate in South India

Yes. Rain still continues in Chennai and surrounding locations where the daily life have been disturbed and lots of lives have been taken. Hope the situation gets well soon.. Read More

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10 years ago

housing in chennai

Hi I hope your work location should be in Manapakkam in Chennai if i am right, as L&T have a office in that specific location. The location is very nice with good apartments and individual houses. Surrounded by many IT companies and easy ... Read More

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10 years ago

how is life in hyderabad for africains foreigners?

Hyderabad is a good place to live which is safe and secure. should not be a problem Read More

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10 years ago

Advice and tips on how to find employment.

Best will be searching jobs through Naukri.com Read More

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10 years ago

chennai

Good Initiative Ginni...Very nice to know more updated info about Chennai.. Read More

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10 years ago

Making phone calls in India

Hi Maximilien, Airtel & Vodafone are best private operated operators which has good coverage. BSNL is a Indian state-owned enterprise which is also good in some rural locations. Average monthly budget depends upon the usage always. So i hope ... Read More

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10 years ago

how much should I be paying fr a house to rent

Hi, In New delhi which place you would like to occupy, that's important to know about the cost. Read More

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10 years ago

Any help please

Hello anna. Are you looking out in Chennai or Delhi. As your location is Delhi Read More

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10 years ago

New to Chennai, what is the best place to stay with family ?

Hi. If you work in Perungalathur, the ideal location will be Vandalur, Guduvanchery, Urapakkam. You can find many good apartments with a reasonable cost. But Tambaram is good as well, Like East tambaram, Selaiyur, etc., Read More

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10 years ago
desigirl0

Moving to Chennai in August 2015 by desigirl0

Hello, we are moving to chennai from the UK in August 2015, Our work is located in RA puram, so we would like to live around this area. have two kids age 8 and 6, so any good schools around this area. Can you please suggest a few gated communities ...

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People who think Chennai is a conservative and not good to live can read this below article and make their mind refresh.... :top: Chennai Morning Walkers Pool In Money To Fly College Girl Who Lost Her Way And Ended Up In Chennai: Happened a week ... Read More

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10 years ago

experience in india

Hello Pavan With your message what you would like to say. Are you looking for some job oppurtunities, or about your company? Read More

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10 years ago

Expat House Party!? Why not :-D

Seems its a very old post of 2 years.. Read More

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10 years ago

Which supermarket is best for online shopping?

I hope you can try Bazzarcart Read More

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10 years ago
desigirl0

Moving to Chennai in August 2015 by desigirl0

Hello, we are moving to chennai from the UK in August 2015, Our work is located in RA puram, so we would like to live around this area. have two kids age 8 and 6, so any good schools around this area. Can you please suggest a few gated communities ...

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You are right Mujahid...People are friendly here..Chennai is costly...lol... ;) ..I dont think so..Yes people are conservative..So things goes fine here in the city with less crimes compared to other cities (Northern part).... And i don't ... Read More

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10 years ago
GosiaAkiiki

looking for house to rent in Trivandrum by GosiaAkiiki

Hello, At the beginning of September I am moving with my family from France to Trivandrum, probably for 3 years. We have never been in India before. We have 2 small children and 2 pets. My husband is going to work at IISER at CET Campus. We are ...

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Hello Gosia Welcome to India. Kerala is very good place to live with lots of nature around and its God's own country. Hope you will have a good time over there. You can try searching with Sulekha.com which is a online search for rental ... Read More

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11 years ago
Priscilla

Indian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in India? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of India and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...

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Yes...Kerala food is also delicious where they have thier traditional Puttu & appam which should be tried anyone goes to Kerala. Also the sea foods are good there. Especially the Fish and Prawns... Read More

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11 years ago
Priscilla

Indian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in India? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of India and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...

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Oh its sad to hear you cant find any Indian food stuff in Jakarta. If require i will ask some of my colleagues and find you some delicious Indian restaurants in Jakarta .. Read More

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11 years ago
Priscilla

Indian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in India? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of India and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...

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Fred, these are only some part of the dishes. India is wide spread into states and each state as their specific favorite food. Please visit India and enjoy the spicy delicious variety of food's. :) Read More

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11 years ago
Priscilla

Indian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in India? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of India and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...

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Oh yeah...Then it should be a Masala Dosa :) ...you are extremely right... :top: Read More

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11 years ago

Schnzen travel insurance requirement

Hello Friend. As you are in Chennai,I can recommend you a consultant who takes care of all these Insurance stuff along with Schengen Visa. He was guiding better when i travelled to france this year March- April. As you have Schengen Visa you can ... Read More

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11 years ago
Priscilla

Indian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in India? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of India and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...

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Aahhh...Really you think it build muscles...then i think the quantity of Intake should be more than regular... :D Read More

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11 years ago
Priscilla

Indian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in India? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of India and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...

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Bro...Idly and Dosa are much convenient food for all time. People take Idly during travel which doesn't harm your stomach as it is with No Oil ... :top: Read More

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11 years ago
Priscilla

Indian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in India? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of India and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...

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Idly, Dosa, Pongal are the favorite one for the breakfast...which is a vegetarian can be tried along with Sambhar and Chutney. Briyani and Chettinad non vegeterian dishes along with Rasam are favorite for Lunch and Dinner. Rasam is a kind of soup ... Read More

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11 years ago
Christine

Safety in India by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in India? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...

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"One must respect the regional culture enough to pick up the local language" We said Nash... :top: Read More

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11 years ago
Christine

Safety in India by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in India? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...

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As Nash & Aleen said, Northern parts of India are not much safe as the recent incidents can be a example.Delhi ranks always first to be unsafe.. South India, Gujarat and east are always a safer places in India. People are kind here and they know ... Read More

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11 years ago

From Oman visiting Chennai

Hello Friend. Chennai is getting hot even july of this year. In Chennai people are good in English....Common people can speak english. Places to visit ...Marina Beach, Besant Nagar beach, Mahabalipuram, A drive to Pondicherry a french colony for 2 ... Read More

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11 years ago

Tips for getting your first job in India

Hi, The top hiring sectors in India would be Software professionals, Automotive engineers, Oil and Gas, Accounting (CA) Best way to search a Job is through internet and the mostly preferred one is Naukri.com Advice to Young professionals would be: ... Read More

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11 years ago

Tokyo visit

Hi Bapi. I was there in Japan last year, So here is my basic suggestions. From Haneda to Narita there are bus facility available once you come out of the Airport.(Airport Limousine Bus), Also you can take a Rail service (Am not much aware of this) ... Read More

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11 years ago
Adhalit

get a job there in India? by Adhalit

Hello! I´m Nancy from Mexico. Is there any chance for me to get a job there in India?

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Hi Mumbai is the financial capital of India. Good city to live with good entertainment. Safer city compared to Delhi and northern states. Bangalore, Pune (Both have a pleasant weather), Ahmedabad, Chennai (Not good for summer due to more humid) are ... Read More

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11 years ago
akp1981

Survival cost for a family by akp1981

One more employer has contacted me & they are offering around 4200USD per month including everything. Is this amount sufficient for the family of three. Initially I will go alone & my family will join after 1 year. I have 3 year old daughter ...

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AKP, Which country and city you will be moving. With that information, it becomes easy Read More

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11 years ago
anish2806

Saira Pacific is fake or authentic? by anish2806

I got a call from saira pacific jaipur regarding a job offer in kuwait and that my resume has been shortlisted. guys is anyone out there who had dealt with saira pacific in past? kindly help me choose.. my mail id ...

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Anish, Good morning. New Website looks not that much informative. As you said in India most of the consultancies work in the way they collect the money for the employment in Overseas. But dont ever hand over your passport to these consultancies ... Read More

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11 years ago

New in Chennai

What kind of business it will be Read More

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11 years ago
crystabel

Good place to live in Chennai by crystabel

We are moving to chennai in november...pls advise a good place to live in where I may find other likeminded expats, professionals...i In terms of preference of living space...do we have gated complexes offering all facilities like gym, pool, ...

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IN Egmore itself you can find residential places to stay. Egmore is close to many places like Marina beach, Mount road, Shopping malls. Also you can try at Harrington road, Purasawakkam too Read More

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11 years ago
Gordon Barlow

The earthquake by Gordon Barlow

Very sad to read about the earthquake. So many people will be affected, directly or indirectly. My son and his girlfriend were just there on a holiday, paragliding. They left just a week before the quake. I wish everybody the best, over there.

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Yesterday again the earthquake jolted Nepal and parts of India which is a very sad news. Scary days & nights to be spent by the people RIP for the lives taken away by the natural disaster. :sosad: Read More

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11 years ago

loooking for a manali package

Try to go with Pack N Go holidays they are very good and perfect http://www.packngo.in/ Read More

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11 years ago
nxpat

Indian Hotel Check-in Requirements by nxpat

Hi! Is Indian residence permit ALSO required along with the passport (with working visa) required in domestic hotel check-in? Or Foreign passport with valid working visa stamp sufficient for domestic hotel check-in? Thanks.

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Thats too sad. Some hotel staff's dont understand the rules and policies. ( For eg.,They even ask for a Signature in the Credit card swipe receipt where the signature is not required) Passport and Visa is more than enough, as my counter expats ... Read More

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11 years ago

Need Help !! I'm Indian student of computer engineering .

Mohsin In Brazil most of the developing sector is Oil and Gas industry and small percentage of Automotive. Not much sure about Software. Best will be USA always... Not north or south america Read More

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11 years ago
Leylia

if you have any advice? by Leylia

Hi all, I'm a 26 year old student from Germany and I have the opportunity for an internship in Bangalore. I'm very interested but I have one - for me - very important question: I have a boyfriend, we are very close and I already miss him ...

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Now a days its getting common in most of the cities as Living together. So wont be a big problem.. Read More

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11 years ago
agenta

Need advice where to complain for the travel agency by agenta

Could someone please advice me the right organisation in Delhi where i can officially complain for not providing promised services by the travel agency. Is it a ministry for tourism ? And how to find the right contact details to submit?

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Hope this is a very old topic to be discussed. Better to get the reviews and book with reputed travel agents like Makemytrip,etc., Read More

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11 years ago
Bellestri1

Kerala Visit in June by Bellestri1

I am considering a 2 week holiday in the Kerala area in early June. Is it possible to find some one willing to act as an escort to translate, assist in event planning, and other provide other services for a single traveller? This will be my first ...

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Hi Joseph. June is a very good time to visit Kerala as there wont be much crowd after the summer vacation. Dont forget to travel in the House boat in Allepy and plan a forest trip in Vayanad. You can also visit Munnar before visiting Alleppy, ... Read More

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11 years ago
anisa25

Christians in new delhi :) by anisa25

Hi there... Ill be soon moving to delhi and as a foreigner and a christian i would like to get to know if there are christians out there and any possibility for a church? Some tips? Thank you in advance :)

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Yes, there are churches in delhi. But you can find not many as like in Goa and South of India. You can visit Viceroy church which is located near the Rashtrapati bhavan There are many people from other countries located in Delhi which will be of ... Read More

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11 years ago

Thinking of working in Pondy

Hello Emily. Good evening. I was working in pondicherry for 1 year before and i now work in Chennai which is close to Pondicherry. Pondicherry is a very nice place to live as a Single women, its more or less a little france where you can find more ... Read More

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