New members of the India forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022

Hi,
I am Anurag.
I am new in Hyderabad.
Want to explore more about this palce & peoples.
Love to hear from genuine friends.
All friends are welcome to my world.
Going to start a new life here.
Thanks

Hello!

My name is May and I'm from Lebanon. I recently got a position in an international school in Mumbai and I should be moving by beginning of summer with my husband and 5 years old daughter.
We are very excited for this adventure but extremely clueless about life there.
I hope this platform would help in explaining how life in Mumbai is and how we can prepare ourselves ahead of time in order to make this transition easier.
Looking forward to hear your experiences!

Thanks 😌

Hello, my name is Ren.

I've lived in India (Hyderabad and Mohali, Punjab)
For a little over two years now with my husband.
I am originally from the US.

Looking to branch out a bit since I've been crammed
Up into the home due to the pandemic.
I'm able to get my work permit soon and would also
Like to make some contacts.

Other than that just here to also meet some new people and hopefully make some new friends. Didn't know a site like this even existed until today.

Have a wonderful day/evening - Namaste

Welcome to expat forum

meganrortiz wrote:

Hello, my name is Ren.

I've lived in India (Hyderabad and Mohali, Punjab)
For a little over two years now with my husband.
I am originally from the US.

Looking to branch out a bit since I've been crammed
Up into the home due to the pandemic.
I'm able to get my work permit soon and would also
Like to make some contacts.

Other than that just here to also meet some new people and hopefully make some new friends. Didn't know a site like this even existed until today.

Have a wonderful day/evening - Namaste

Hello all

I've received an offer to move to Chennai for 2 years as expat and would like to connect with some expats living in Chennai or nearby cities.

I have so many questions about the city and its cost of living and I would appreciate to get connected with someone to shed some light to me.

My orientation trip is scheduled for April 25th to see the workplace / city / potential housing before accepting the offer and it would be great to get some upfront info prior to the trip.

Thanks
Luis

Hi May,

I am Swagatika from India. I have stayed in Mumbai for 4 years. Life in Mumbai is very busy, people work hard and there is a spirit of achievers in the people of Mumbai. I would suggest you take home close to your workplace, minimize travel as much as possible. There is a lot of traffic, people use the local train to avoid traffic but it's too crowded in-office time, you can try going by local train either afternoon or early morning or late night. The rainy season is sometimes tough as it rains a lot. You need to prepare well for the monsoon when you go out, you have to buy a big umbrella and carry it all the time. Also, you must start searching house if you are not providing accommodation as it might take time. You can try Maharashtrian food (It's a bit spicy). You will also easily get maid services to do all your housework if you want.
There are some great places to visit:
1. Sunset at Marine Drive
2. Bada Pav (An India go-to snack)
3. Colaba street/ Bandra Hill road for street shopping
4. Nearby hill stations at Lonavala after the monsoon gets over
5. Bandra Worli SeaLink
6. Aksa Beach

And I am sure you will find a dozen of wonderful experiences in India. The only need is to accept India that way it is and you will fall in love with it. Thank You.

Hi May,

I am Swagatika from India. I have stayed in Mumbai for 4 years. Life in Mumbai is very busy, people work hard and there is a spirit of achievers in the people of Mumbai. I would suggest you take home close to your workplace, minimize travel as much as possible. There is a lot of traffic, people use the local train to avoid traffic but it's too crowded in-office time, you can try going by local train either afternoon or early morning or late night. The rainy season is sometimes tough as it rains a lot. You need to prepare well for the monsoon when you go out, you have to buy a big umbrella and carry it all the time. Also, you must start searching house if you are not providing accommodation as it might take time. You can try Maharashtrian food (It's a bit spicy). You will also easily get maid services to do all your housework if you want.
There are some great places to visit:
1. Sunset at Marine Drive
2. Bada Pav (An India go-to snack)
3. Colaba street/ Bandra Hill road for street shopping
4. Nearby hill stations at Lonavala after the monsoon gets over
5. Bandra Worli SeaLink
6. Aksa Beach

And I am sure you will find a dozen of wonderful experiences in India. The only need is to accept India that way it is and you will fall in love with it. Thank You.

A new member here. I live in Nicaragua where I came for two weeks before traveling to India ten years ago, then never left. I love it here and have established deep roots. Unfortunately the political crisis has become intolerable and it is time to go. 

My first trip to India was in 1972 and left a deep impression that after career, family and retirement I am ready to experience again. My first trip will be for two months and after securing my life here hope to live most of each year in India. As it is my 10 year visa expired without ever using it.

I plan to use AirBnB for the first trip to find my way around without dealing with the logistics of renting and not spending my time in hotels. My dream is a small quiet fishing town on the coast as I have lived in my entire adult life. 

Hi There I am not sure if they still issue a 10 year visa  anymore

@renereddy They do but it would require a week's travel across two other countries to get, so a 5 year visa acquired online is fine.

ok thank you 

@renereddy Looked recently and it seems they do but maximum stay is still 6 moths, longer visas just allow for multiple entries within the time of visa without further visa.

@Julien I'm Suarabh Rajavanshi, an Indian Origin from US (Bowling Green, Kentucky). I'll be soon going to Pune, India for the very first time with family with a 2 year contract with an automobile company.  Wish to know which is the best location to live in Pune for expats for easy and good accessibility to schools for my kids and conveniency of life. Cheers!

I am 29yr old Female, from Poland but  live in Liverpool UK now , I need a genuine relationship that can prompt marriage and a man who will love me to such an extent. and you? are you on FB

Hi everyone, I am Anandi Kad. I'm planning to shift to India.

Hope to communicate with many friends and make my life in this new land :-)

Thanks.

Hi All,

Am Christine from India been living in Dubai for many years and have just relocated back to my home town Delhi. Dubai as everyone would know spoils you completely and now that we are back to the grind find it a bit hard.

Do look forward to meeting and chatting with some new people back here.

Christine

Hello Anadi kad and bevzoneuae,

Welcome to expat.com!

Feel free to create to  new discussions on the India forum in case you have any questions.

Cheers,

Yoginee

Expat.com team

Hello!

My name is dev and I'm from India

Hello devsgdm,

Welcome to Expat.com

Kindly please tell us how we can assist you.

Feel free to ask your questions.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Hii

I'm a New user

nice to meet to you all

Hello passiongandu,

Welcome to expat.com!

Since this thread is for the introduction of new members, could you kindly tell us a bit more about yourself?

Cheers,

Yoginee

Expat.com team