Consonant Aspirations

As I mentioned in my last post, I've noticed a proliferation of Chinese signs in Nepal since my last visit here 2 years ago. I've ...

It's been 2 years, but I'm back in Nepal! It also means I'm back to updating the blog. This time I'm back at the height of...

Accidents involving autos / auto rickshaws occur quite frequently in Dimapur, from what I've seen in the papers. Most seem to involve al...

I have to admit, it's been almost two weeks since my last post and I'm currently in Singapore. The thing is, I lost internet connect...

For many people in South Asia, bandhs are a part of life. The first time I heard the word, I thought it was just the local pronunciation fo...

If you're ever had to enter an airport in India, you'll probably know that you need a print-out of your boarding pass just to enter ...

Any visitor to Dimapur should know where 'Supermarket' is. It's close to the Railway Station and there're a few hotels aroun...