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• Advice: Serving Food to My In-laws Feels Degrading

  Hello Lauren, I am going to also be an English wife in India soon and I keep having a recurring argument with my Indian fiancé. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• 7 Things Every Foreign Bride Must Know Before Her Indian Wedding

  

  If you are a foreign bride preparing for your Indian wedding, this is a must read! Not only do I have my experience to draw from, I have spoken to so... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Which Language Will Your Baby Speak?

  

  “Will your baby speak Marathi, or just English?”, she said as she looked at me, almost disapprovingly. As if my influence would be shielding my son from speakin... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• When Rs 500 & Rs 1000 Notes Were Void

  Just when I thought the 8th of November could shock no more, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, announced something that left the... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• A-Z of Intercultural Relationships (Pros & Cons)

  

  Want to know more about intercultural relationships? This is my complete, compact A-Z guide, the pros and the cons of falling in love with someone outside of... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Baby’s First Navratri

  

  Navratri celebrates sacred feminine energy, shakti, over nine divine nights. As it was baby’s first Navratri, I wanted to make it special. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2016 EXPAT

• Babies & Temple Bells

  

  I’ve spent many hours sat soaking up the tranquil vibes on the marble floor of temples. I used to be a bit apprehensive and nervous to enter, fearing that... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Stereotypes of Western Women in India

  

  The stereotypes of Western women in India can be summarised in a single conversation I had with a young man at wedding, in a very small city a while ago. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Q&A: The Registrar Did Not Accept Our Marriage (Foreigner & Indian)

  Dear Lauren, When I got married in Kerala we had a temple ceremony and we got a piece of paper from the temple that we are married. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• 5 Life Lessons from a 5 Month Old

  

  A couple of days after I became a mother, an elderly lady came up to me and said, “he will teach you as much as you will teach him”. As the months pass by, I ca... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Baby’s First Kurta

  

  Baby clothes are so adorable, who knew a tiny pair of socks could evoke so many emotions? My husband looks so handsome when he wears traditional Indian... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Happy Diwali 2016

  

  Wishing our lovely readers and friends a beautiful and safe Diwali 2016. This festival reminds us of the light that is hope. Even in the darkest of times of... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Horn NOT OK Please

  

  What does India sound like? You may be thinking of a cacophony of horns. It’s something you get used to, stop noticing and, over time, miss when it’s gone. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Q&A: Can I Be a Christian and a Hindu?

  I have been giving serious thought to converting to Hinduism. I was raised Christian and feel as if I am betraying Christianity by even considering converting. ... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• My Mum & Sister Are Here for Diwali

  

  Yay! I’m so happy, my mum and youngest sister have arrived in India to celebrate Rohan’s first Diwali with us! We will also be having Rohan’s naming ceremony... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Bringing Indian Culture to America

  

  Introducing Brittany, The Almost Indian Wife, a writer and lovely momma of three gorgeous boys. Brittany’s almost Indian family will be one of the most beautifu... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2016 FAMILY, MARRIAGE

• Baby’s First Friend

  

  My name is Alfonso and I have a story to tell. When I was a puppy, my mummy would carry me around everywhere and it made me feel important. She gave me lots of... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• Recipe: Masala Chai

  

  Masala chai, there is nothing like it. It’s thick, aromatic, intoxicatingly sweet and packs a punch. My sister, Sammy, loves really strong tea. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• You’re Wrong!

  If you are open about your life, you will undoubtedly receive a whole heap of unsolicited advice. Most is from a kind or concerned place, sent with love and goo... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT

• About Nagpur

  

  I think it was the third time I flew to India, I was about to step on the plane when the woman checking boarding passes (who worked for Air India) asked if... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2016 CULTURE, EXPAT