Hi.. now that we're here in Canada, what are some of the things you miss most about India?

Madan, my office peon who used to put and bring stuff from the car. Press the ring and water/tea is on the table. Lunch is heated and served on time.

Suresh, my driver who whatever the day you call him and he is on duty. Car is always sparkling clean.

Diwali, ten days to the festival it was such an excitment.

Rakshabandan and Bhai Dooj when your sisters visit and whole day you are chatting with them.

Sweets from Local Halwai that you can never get here.

Friends who are ready to help without personal interest.

and much more. You touched the hot topic in the afternoon

1. Working 2 hrs. a day and chatting for 6 hours in a day in the office.
2. Buying Horlicks from the Pharmacy with a bill and getting that from the medical allowance.
3. Playing Video games in the computer while working for the 2 hrs. a day + During overtime work (Snacks is free during overtime).
4. The fact that the Manager canot fire you even when he finds that you are playing games during office time
5. 8 Days CL, 30 days medical leave, 35 days paid leave during a single year.
6. Eating Rs. 1 Ground nuts from the vendor while being in Bus or Train

TK A

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Travelling from B Lore to Delhi in air ventilated sleeper class enjoying the scenery and the cross section / mix of people for Rs 800/- for > 24 hrs .

Drinking water anywhere without paying money

Driving 2 wheeler in any part of the city

Getting drenched in the rain .

Sitting on the terrace in sun in winters with a book in hand .

Just hanging out at a city spot to refresh yourself .

The changed air on Diwali & Holi .

Diwali melas and last week of the year @ inner Canaught Place .

Shopping @ Karol Bagh

College days ............ puraani jeans aur guitar ....

and lastly ... woh kagaz ki kishti woh baarish ka paani .....

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Fido.

Less clothing. Just wear any light cotton dress, chappals and out of the house.

You don't have to always carry any ID card to purchase or make a transaction.

Once you get a job, you can always work with peace of mind.

to add a few more:

the genuine warmth of the people

eating all kinds of chaats , the smell of hot somosas, vada pav's, bhajiya's from the road side street stalls..

indian chinese which is better than u can get them anywhere in the world, not even china

a walk down the road and you cud meet sooo many known faces

the many beaches , especially the lovely and affordable vacations in kerela and Goa

and last but not the least ... WARM WEATHER

Parent, brothers and sisters, niece and nephews - miss them the most.

Friends - school to college or even in CA. and LL.B.

Hanging around with friends.

Smoking with friends at the street Pan Wala Bhaiya's shop.

Sound sleep in winters on my roof when it was a sunny day.

My Goa tour with almost 80 Lion Friends.

Visiting different tourist places with a select group of very close friends.

The status I maintained and the respect I got from my juniors, staff and even bosses.

Obviously, the corruption, the big lines every where, crowdy streets, traffic blocks at Badarapur boarder (Delhi - Faridabad) etc etc

List goes on and on and on ------- endless.

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