Nash William
@Nash1984
French expat in India
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About me
French
Lives in Bangalore
Speaks English, French, Russian, Spanish
Registration: 05 June 2012
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Do you know why women aren’t allowed in space? by FeminineHeart
To avoid scenarios like: • "Houston, we have a problem!" • "What is the problem?" • "Yeah, great, pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about!"
The Russian ladies didn't get the memo apparently. Read More
Bank loans in India by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in India? What are the types of bank loans available ...
Banks in India do not give or approve loans to foreign nationals. It is logical for the banks to avoid lending to foreign nationals as they would face insurmountable hurdles in recovering the loan amount from the foreign nationals in case of default ... Read More
housing by pad1951
My wife and I are thinking of living in Velachery. We have a budget of Rs 100,000 a month and would like to know if that is sufficient to live on. We will not be running a car, or eating out a lot, or going to movies and neither of us smoke or ...
If you are over 50 years of age, medical insurance premiums for a family of two will cost above Rs. 60000 per annum. Read More
housing by pad1951
My wife and I are thinking of living in Velachery. We have a budget of Rs 100,000 a month and would like to know if that is sufficient to live on. We will not be running a car, or eating out a lot, or going to movies and neither of us smoke or ...
You will have a great standard of living in that amount. Read More
Raising kids in India by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in India different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in India? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
Every country can be equally good or bad. India has its pros and cons. Imagine Hindus who are vegetarian and land up in a country where meat, beef and pork are consumed as staple. They would have a tough time adapting to the food and culture but ... Read More
Raising kids in India by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in India different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in India? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
I am not Indian but of Indian origin and I do not have any kids. I wonder what makes you think that. I speak as an expat. I feel at home with the country that India is, more so because my family has mixed roots part of which are Indian. Read More
Raising kids in India by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in India different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in India? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
Caste is a reality of life in India just as white privilege is in the Western world. The West has its own caste system with whites at top of the pyramid. My European friends absolutely love the diversity in Indian vegetarian food. India can be ... Read More
Raising kids in India by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in India different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in India? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
These issues exist for any expat across the world who has to adapt to the host country and its culture. It is only normal to find Indian food in India. India is called a subcontinent due to the diversity in its cultures. The best part is that India ... Read More
Advice for gay couple coming to Hyderabad... by Intel8086
My civil partner (>20 years) and I are moving to Hyderabad in the next few months as my partner's company has just given him an international assignment in the city. We're coming on a scouting trip next month to find an apartment and get ...
The belief systems in every country are not the same. If people in one country believe in something, it doesn't mean that the entire world has to believe in the same. It is alright to have different belief systems. Indian cultures in themselves ... Read More
Why??? by SimCityAT
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Fred, North Indian and Pakistani curries are mild when compared to the fiery Andhra, Naga and Chettinad curries. The South Indian and North Eastern Indian curries are for grown-ups, not for kids who like North Indian and Pakistani curries. ;-) Read More
Why??? by SimCityAT
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Thai spicy curries are mild. No offence. Read More
Why??? by SimCityAT
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Try Andhra, Naga and Chettinad curries. You will end up destroying your digestive tract. These regions are known for their fiery and spicy curries. Read More
Why??? by SimCityAT
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Fred, The best Indian curries are from South India. Have you ever tried Kerala's curries? Expats love the curries from there as they are light on the tummy and less spicy. Curries can be easily cooked at home without a lot of effort involved. Read More
Uber and iphone by Fred
I dislike Uber because they want a lot of permissions in their app that basically allow them to take any data they want from your phone. I dislike iphones because I believe my Samsung does a better job with more flexibility at a lesser cost. Add ...
I always owned an Android phone. An iPhone is not worth the money or hype. Read More
Expats in Delhi by Y.K. Sikri
Hi..this is to inform all expats that Delhi is the best when it comes to comfort and safety.
You must be off your rockers. Delhi is the most polluted city in India and tops the list in crime against women. Case closed! Read More