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Hi & welcome to Gurgaon when you do :) Although the first reply to your post is balanced & she could I am sure give you almost all your answers, still I realise now after meeting many (numerous) Iranians especially from Tehran who stayed ... Read More

There is something called- "transfer of residence" as per prevailing customs rules in India. You get that catagory if you have been residing outside India working continuously at least for 2 years. If you qualify, then you are allowed ... Read More

But... the way you explained your business modalities... that would be considered illegal if it's for "Commercial purposes" (as different from personal consumption) Basically, its the same laws regarding the same as prevalent in any ... Read More

Your time is so less !!! Go post in Bahrain forum so that they can advise you regarding practices prevalent there. Additionally- If you apply for a new passport (it's always a new passport when expiring and never a validity extension stamp ... Read More

One thing one should know ABSOLUTELY while talking of culture in Haryana & Punjab states in north India- The sense of humour of these states if Haryana & Punjab is the ultimate on the planet !!! Yes ! Sarcasm & leg pulling and jokes on ... Read More

as per reports- No Cure ! And No Vaccines for this virus ! Read More

Mortality rate of Nepah virus is 74.5% (Of the people infected vith this virus 74.5% people die- they can not survive) Read More

OCI stands for- overseas citizen of India... But.. she is eligible to be an Indian citizen... so... ? Read More

You will have job avenues in your field in Parwaanu (10 minutes from Kalka), Kasauli (1 hour from Kalka) as there are many resorts coming up & kinda weekend holiday destination & in Chandigarh (say 45 minutes from Kalka) which is a 1.5 ... Read More

A report today by 'Times if India' - a leading daily Newspaper of India report shows- the CCTV grabs show the BEASTS that are there in Banglore Residential areas (not just High Streets of Banglore) ... Read More

Safe deposit lockers are available in many banks in India. Generally the bank requires you to have a fixed deposit of minimum certain amount to be had at the same branch. This FD is in addition to your savings account that you have to open at the ... Read More

In continuation of what is posted above, night time & remote areas similarly in almost all mega-metros are not safe in any country all over the world except a few exceptions like Singapore probably...(& I don't know if Singapore has an ... Read More

Coming to think of it, even the maids (house maids) trotting behind rich Indian wives hardly wear churidars these days in Delhi.... Even they prefer (or told by the rich madam to wear) western dresses like jeans or long skirts & like to look ... Read More

Churidar ??? In Delhi ? Since you've chosen to advice someone when asked specifically about a city, I feel like asking you how long have you spent in the city of Delhi ?? & how recent was it ??? Why I ask ? Because if I tell one of my ... Read More

1. The person concerned is NOT a PIO/OCI card holder. he never claimed so, & his queries are specific. Secondly even if such was the case, the PIO/OCI as per Indian laws in force today are on par with an alien a.k.a. foreigners.. 2."no ... Read More

Excuse me safetyinnumbers, You seem to be misinformed... A foreigner IS allowed to buy immovable & movable property in India... & as I explained... once you LEGALLY buy property (taking legal route & not bypassing it) , there DOES ... Read More

Roger57 There is a category of visa that allows you multiple entry visa for 5 years if you own an immovable property in India. I suppose it can be renewed similarly for next 5 years & so on... (Again I suppose the max limit of 5 years would be ... Read More

1. It seems to be a slip disc problem - based on my personal experience of the same problem which is a pure walk in hell when it knocks.. 2. Alopathy (the western medical science) doesn't have a remedy for the same except pain killers & if ... Read More

if you want to open a business than you must need local partner for hassle free government lawsThis post by sachingoel is misleading & absolutely incorrect (Moderated: no rude comment here please) What chris here says is absolutely right. One ... Read More

Sachin n sweet maadi, The post contains information about CHANGING SCENARIO for foreigners, foreign companies in India. This information is EXACTLY related to- 1. many expats living in India or 2.who want to become an expat in India through ... Read More

You've landed yourself a dream job friend ! Its like paid holiday !! Goa is such ;) You wouldn't even feel home sick as about 25000 visters every year from France ! & another about 125000 from your second home UK ! ;) Just chill ... Read More

Incase there's an ambiguity regarding the correct route for the money transfer being more expensive than a non-correct convenient way of simply paying money anyhow (cash or such), then let me make it clear that its not more expensive to go the ... Read More

They do have a category of giving 5 year visa for foreigners who own property in India.. I suppose that since the category exists, so there should be similar renewal also possible for another 5 years & such.. (5 year being a sort of ... Read More

AimilillyNZ, Your appreciation is appreciated :) That location I suggested you came to my mind because I myself am trying to find a suitable apartment for myself there (after having zeroed down on them particular apartments complex) & while ... Read More

With all regards to you having lived in Dwarka Abraham & sort of being an old hand in Delhi, I wish to point out a few things for a person having office in RKPuram & considering a residence in Dwarka : No doubt the commute might be as many ... Read More

Welcome to Delhi ! Since everyone is talking of accommodation best suited for an expat near sec6 RK Puram, & since the rent constitutes the one major expense in any metropolitan city & also since one spends the major part of one's stay ... Read More

Ahem ! The Incredible Laddakh ??? How many times you realise you are calmly saying a long- WoW.. !! All open ! All peaceful as on date as always for tourists ! September almost the last comfortable month to visit the ... Read More

VOLVO does have a training school for super heavy trucks - it was their necessity as such big trucks were manufactured for 1st time in India [then]. & its still running. Best. Read More

Is'nt Moroccon text speak the most difficult language in the world? :D (For a non-Moroccon to follow...) Read More

& by the way for the travel junkies- There are super heavy discounts available in MANALI today. To the dismay of Hotel owners, the rain scare extended to Manali even though that area was never affected with the recent flash floods elsewhere in ... Read More

July August? Free tickets? New place in India? Mood to explore? >>> LADDAKH (land in Leh) Is visitable only from june to August before it gets too chilly for comfort from evening onwards in the dry air of the cold desert. If its within ... Read More

If you have to open a company here, You'd need the services of a professional consultant (who has experience of opening for foreign entities also, as in that case he would be faster in his work & waste less of your time). There are 3 kinds of ... Read More

Mountains? Near delhi? :-) ok to get on to winding undulating mountainous road, there's only one area available>> that is the winding Gurgaon-Faridabad road. Its good for eyes & cycling. Also you can reach that road almost in the middle from south ... Read More

Hi FBunch, Saw your post was unanswered, also saw that you're supposed to visit in Jan. Did you get what you are looking for? Is it too late? If not, then I remembered that I have a friend who's living in & farming in the sugarcane area around ... Read More

If you'r coming for longer than 2 months, it would be a kinda waste to go for serviced apartment. You can ha e all that installed & running within 7 to 10 days of your shifting in. One way to save money is for going in for "furnished" apartment, ... Read More

Good news for foreign investors ! Indian leading Newspaper's front page news on Wednesday: That Indian Prime Minister makes reforms promise at G 20 summit Meet in Mexico ! Well the history of this promise is that so many reforms were stuck in ... Read More

Indra does'nt want to leave the city that was first named after him.... The King of the Gods went away for 3 days during "Akshay Tritiya" to heaven (must have been some marriage invitations in heaven he couldn't refuse) Akshay Tritiya is one of the ... Read More

In this above Context, it would be useful reading [to read] at this Forum (expat-blog) a discussion started with a Topic heading : "Whats with Western funded NGOs? Can any Expats NGOs? Can any Expats throw some light ?" (of 2012-march ... Read More

heyy jazzy ! u wrote~ "Lady? I aint no lady WarmFriend- chuckle, chuckle" Now I wish you were :) -chuckle chuckle :lol: Read More

Everybody seems to have read Godfather or seen the movie.... But no one seems to know (atleast I have'nt come across any) about : THE LUCIANO TESTAMENT it is biography of the actual Godfather on whose character the "fiction" GODFATHER was ... Read More

"He will spoil the wheat crop" : (an angry voice on the street) "He will destroy the farmers..." :(another dejected angry voice as though replying & reflecting the 1st) Both the sentences overheard in passing "in unison" pressed a Pop-up in ... Read More

Spot News from New Delhi : Lord Indra was here in New Delhi for the weekend with his entourage of Fairies from heaven !! Indra known as King of Gods, but more appropriately the King of the Heaven as per Hindu mythology, also known as the God ... Read More

Yes Nightbreeze you are absolutely right -Its amazing to be in love ! Hope all's well with you & got the needful advise. All the best with your preparations bubbly girl. & do keep this attitude "on" its so pleasant to the observer !! Take care ! Read More

Above Simply inspired by the expatblog Captions: "How is life on your side of the planet?" & "Whats up in India?" (as observed from sector C & D Vasant Kunj) News reports in Times of India today says the wind speed was 100 KM per hour at IGIA ... Read More

WoW What a Title you chose for your query !! Almost like the the James Bond - From Russia with Love :D So nice to observe the positive effervescence of a person excitedly walking on cloud ten ! Congratulations !! Now there are 2 recent threds ... Read More

The pleasure is all mine lady :) Your apologies kinda embarrassed me :D Happy journey & take care Jaz ! Read More

Heyyy jazzy ! Oh yes Delhi is Rockin ! Your last post woke me out of slumber because you used the word- "Delhi's overview" Because I realized it was'nt. It was just a standard response to a person coming to Delhi for just 2 days & wanting to go ... Read More

Hi jazzy ! Yes its absolutely okey to carry iphone & camera in delhi, almost all youngsters & professionals carry an iphone in Delhi just like any other metropolitan city on globe. Since you are gonna be staying in Chanakyapuri so you have the most ... Read More

@sarkar subroto Dada thanx for your Warm & "Positive" wishes !! May you succeed in your endeavor to eliminate some sufferings & implant many inspirational dreams in rural Bangal with your initiative ! Best Wishes !! :-) Read More

@Sarkar subroto Standing Ovation to you for validating what I had written in my last post !! Our Colorful india would be Incomplete without an Argumentative Bangli within us....!! I hope your post is not deleted or amended for its whole impact ... Read More

@Sarkar subroto: Dear Bangali Babu, The pending bill in Parliament you are refering to relates to the FDI "Only" in Retail Sector, & the ongoing Debate is focused primarily on allowing bigger equity stake in Multi-Brand Retailing by foreign ... Read More

& further if I remember correctly, the average corporate tax paid by of all the companies put together in in India as a ratio of their book profits has ranged between 19% to 22% & has been slowly climbing.... there's always debate in media & other ... Read More

Hi Yes foreign investment is Welcome in India. Its not complicated to open a company in India by foreign Nationals or a foreign company wanting to open a subsidiary. You need 2 Directors that is needed. Time taken to open- 25 to 28 days if on ... Read More

Hi all ! Hope you'r all having a nice weekend & feel light in the spirit. As per the queries asked from me I thought of posting here as well: Category to participate would obviously be TD, we'r not professionals... the difference between them ... Read More