Monthly Archives: August 2011

Settling into life in India

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I’m settling into life in India.  The traffic in Bangalore is a nightmare, something that is taking me some time to get used to, coming from Lexington, Va.  I, obviously, have the benefit of having prior experiences in India, being an Indian-American, … Continue reading

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First day at IIJNM

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My first day at IIJNM (the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media) was Monday, Aug. 29.  I’ve got my own office.  The students are in class Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but are reporting in the field Tuesdays and Thursdays.  … Continue reading

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Thank you technology!

How did my parents do this reverse transition in 1961 and 1964 (when they moved to the U.S.), respectively? There was no internet, no TV, no facebook and the phone just wasn’t an option!  Since I’ve arrived in India (which was Monday, Aug. 22) … Continue reading

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Siva Mandir in Bangalore

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This is a 65 foot statue of Lord Siva.  I was kind of in shock when I saw it, because the entrance to this place felt like a hidden path from a busy street. You walk along this long corridor and … Continue reading

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Indira arrives in India

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I left DC and arrived in India on August 22, 2011 after taking two eight-hour flights back-to-back with a stop in Frankfurt.  Once I walked out of airport there was the driver standing outside of Bangalore (Bengaluru) with a sign with … Continue reading

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