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• Chennai, St Mary’s Church

  In Churches, Destinations / 28 July 2010 / 1 comment

  

  Tourists relying on their trusty travel guide will miss out on this destination located within the historic Fort George of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. And while Marina Beach is nearby and captures most of the foreign visitor’s attention, St Mary’s Church has a fascinating story to tell. Locals, taxi drivers and car services can easily get you to the proper location past the imposing security gates at the fort entrance.

• Brands of India: Wipro

  In Business / 26 July 2010 / 0 comments

  

  Quietly building it’s presence in India, Wipro evolved into a IT behemoth within it’s home country and beyond. In addition to the IT business, Wipro also has a leadership position in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting solutions. Founded in 1945 as a vegetable oil trading company, the technology division didn’t come about until 1980.

• Ambassador Car – The King of Indian Roads

  In Culture / 26 July 2010 / 1 comment

  

  Call it an Ambassador, the King of Indian Roads, or Amby as it’s affectionately known across India, the iconic sight of this workhorse automobile is still as common in daily life as when first introduced in 1948. Originally a staple among the Indian Government, today you’ll see the updated design more often carrying everyday passengers for hire or Army officials.

• SKIP: Ginger and Ganesh

  In Media / 12 July 2010 / 0 comments

  

  “Please teach me Indian cooking! I will bring ingredients and pay you for your trouble. I would like to know about your culture as well.” And with this posting on Craigslist, so begins Nani Power’s [...]

• New Consular Fees for USA

  In Culture / 7 July 2010 / 0 comments

  

  As of June 28, 2010, the USA Department of State issued a revised Schedule of Fees for Consular Services. Beginning July 13, 2010, these changes take effect with some startling new fees imposed for common services. The hefty increases are a result of the need to cover “actual operating expenses for the 301 overseas consular posts, 23 domestic passport agencies and other centers that provide these consular services to U.S. and foreign citizens”.

• EAT: Pondicherry, Rendezvous

  In Food, Pondicherry Restaurants / 6 July 2010 / 1 comment

  

  Vegetarians be damned, the seaside city of Pondicherry is a traveler’s golden opportunity to experience seafood done right in India. A lazy walk up and down, scanning menus, perusing the dining areas and asking locals [...]