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Is it too late to save Majuli Island?

Is it too late to save Majuli Island?

Majuli Island, in the remote North East Indian state of Assam, is the largest river island in the world. It is rapidly being lost to the savage effects of climate change. Surrounded by the mighty Brahmaputra River, scientists predict that

Rakhee Ghelani December 12, 2016 Culture, Divinity, environment, Hindu, India No Comments Read more

Meghalaya: Root bridges and climacophobia

Meghalaya: Root bridges and climacophobia

Meghalaya is a wonder. In the western corner of North East India it’s rolling hills are silent, a welcome contrast to the busy dustbowl that is Guwahati (in Assam) where most visitors begin their journey. Even the small town of

Rakhee Ghelani November 2, 2016 Adventure, Burma, Culture, hindi, India, Sri Lanka, work 2 Comments Read more

Nagaland: The last frontier

Nagaland: The last frontier

Two boys no older than ten wander the dusty roadside, semi-automatic rifles slung casually across their backs. Hearing the vehicle, they meander off-road into the thick verdant forest that’s lush but eerily silent.  I ask my driver where all the

Rakhee Ghelani October 25, 2016 Adventure, Christianity, Culture, Family, India, Travel, Uncategorized, Women, work No Comments Read more

My Shoe Addiction

My Shoe Addiction

One of the rather decadent pleasures of living in India is that you can find anyone to make almost anything you want. For me this has meant that I now have my favourite dress in 6 different colours, (all for

Rakhee Ghelani January 20, 2015 Culture, India, Mumbai, Women 2 Comments Read more

A Taste of Mexico: Valladolid

A Taste of Mexico: Valladolid

My first taste of Mexico was in the small town of Valladolid. There’s nothing special about the town itself, except that it’s a charming Mexican town, but I chose it for it’s strategic position about half an hour away from

Rakhee Ghelani November 12, 2014 Culture, Food, Travel, Uncategorized 3 Comments Read more

Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai: The Lalbagh Walk

Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai: The Lalbagh Walk

Ganpati or Ganesh Chaturthi would have to be one of the biggest festivals in Mumbai. The festival is in honour of Lord Ganesha, who is the remover of obstacles. A Ganesh statue is traditionally installed in the home, or in

Rakhee Ghelani August 27, 2014 Culture, Divinity, Hindu, India, Mumbai, Uncategorized, worship 1 Comment Read more

The Toilets of Japan

The Toilets of Japan

I know, I know, toilet humour really is the lowest common denominator. But this post isn’t about toilet humour I promise, but rather it’s about toilet etiquette in Japan. You see the Japanese are incredibly clean people, and their obsession

Rakhee Ghelani May 30, 2014 Culture, japan, Travel, Uncategorized 9 Comments Read more

Dating the Indian Woman

Dating the Indian Woman

A few regular readers have asked me recently why I haven’t written much about dating or Indian men lately. Truth be told, there really isn’t much to tell. I haven’t dated for a long time, and am actually quite happy

Rakhee Ghelani April 10, 2014 Culture, India, Relationships, Uncategorized, Wedding, Women 12 Comments Read more

Exploring Gujarat : Champaner

Exploring Gujarat : Champaner

I’ve been to Baroda (or Vadodara) more times then I can remember as it is where some of my family lives, but I’m embarassed to say I’ve never visited the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Champaner until now.  I

Rakhee Ghelani March 13, 2014 Culture, Gujarat, India, Muslim, Travel, Uncategorized 2 Comments Read more

The Big Fat Indian Wedding : Shaadi Time

The Big Fat Indian Wedding : Shaadi Time

This is the fourth and final part of The Big Fat Wedding, you can find the rest here: Introduction Pre-Wedding Rituals The Engagement It was a rather rude alarm that woke me up early in the morning to have my

Rakhee Ghelani March 7, 2014 australia, Culture, Food, Hindu, India, Relationships, Uncategorized, Wedding 6 Comments Read more
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