rali.panchanatham
American expat in India
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8
About me
American
Speaks English, Tamil
Registration: 29 January 2019
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Being convincing to an employer in India by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding a job in India is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in a ...
Network, persornal references are a huge help. Most interviews are formal and structured. Very few companies (like ours) believe in keeping it informal to put candidate at ease and then have more of a conversation, than interview, to find out if ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in India by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in India. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
What are the ones most in-demand for expats? I can answer this specific to Japan. Indian companies that do business with Japan have a major handicap - lack of Japanese Language skills. It is very hard for them to work with Japanese clients unless ... Read More
How to discover the cultural scene in India by Priscilla
Hello, Moving to a new place and learning about the culture goes beyond adapting to customs and traditions. The art scene (music, art, literature, and cinematography) is also a big part of discovering a new country. What are the best ways to ...
India is very diverse. You need a lot of time to experience a major part of the art & culture across India. I'd suggest you spend the time Oct - Feb in a cultual centre like Chennai. During this period you will experience major festivals ... Read More
Ways to transfer money by deafdrummer
I would like to ask about the different ways of getting money from a US bank account into INR in your hands. I have looked at credit cards (very expensive), using Transfer-Wise, using Western Union, and simply using your debit card an ATM. I'm ...
Check out TransferWise. They are very good. Read More
Sending and receiving packages in India by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in India? Is the public postal ...
Indian Postal Service's 'Speed Post' works. In addition, most cities have private couriers that specialize in safe & secure shipments to various countries. I have seen people sending eatables, medicines to their dear ones outside ... Read More
Work in India as wife of an Indian by GuestPoster15
Hi, I'm Judy. I have dual citizenship, Nigeria-Philippines. I have an Indian boyfriend from tamilnadu and we plan on getting married early next year. I've read about OCI, but i don't really understand it. Im a medical doctor and i want ...
RE: OCI It will not apply to you, as it is meant for people with Indian origin. Read More
Keeping fit in India by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in India is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in India? Do you exercise regularly? ...
Good suburbs in big cities like Chennai have good gyms. They are quite affordable. I personally like walking in the morning, preferably early in the morning. If your suburb has trees, it feels good. Health Hacks: When you travel, if you can't ... Read More
New members of the India forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the India forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thank you Julien ! My name is Rali Panchanatham. I am a US citizen of Indian origin. I moved to India about 10 years ago and have been living in Chennai. I also lived my younger days in India (Tamilnadu). I will be happy to answer expat ... Read More