Posted in India, War of Misinformation on January 16th, 2009 5 Comments »
There are a few things in life that have proved true over time:
HDTV is not a good thing when watching news anchors that have had too much plastic surgery.
Permanently wearing a blue-tooth earpiece does not make you richer, more professional, or more respected. It just makes you look like you wish you were a part [...]
Posted in India on October 25th, 2008 3 Comments »
In a land of 20 million people – in which half do not have indoor plumbing – making a difference can sometimes seem impossible. The dire consequences of poverty in Mumbai’s slums cannot truly be comprehended until you have waded through monsoon puddles and raw sewage that collect in the pot-holed streets. The slums are [...]
Posted in India on July 13th, 2008 6 Comments »
The Mumbai head-wobble (a gesture where your chin acts as the pendulum in a grandfather clock, swaying left to right) appears similar to our Western version of “I don’t know” or “maybe.” This can be very confusing until you realize the wobble is actually a “yes” or “I agree.” It is also a greeting [...]