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and it begins | experimentindia
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The folks came to town – and I ended up in jail (part one) →. May 17, 2014. As a new government arrives and gives some folks optimism (and others a sense of dread) in India – the summer Loo. ਲ ) is a strong, hot and dry summer afternoon wind. From the west which blows over the western Indo-Gangetic Plain. Region of North India. It is especially strong in the months of May and June. Due to its very high temperatures (45 C 50 C or 115 F-120 F), exposure to it often leads to fatal heatstrokes. You are comme...
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a bit more Holi | experimentindia
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Snaps from Spring →. A bit more Holi. March 19, 2014. Thanks to Facebook I learned of the following. The social pressures in this country are overwhelming – yet I escape what other women must endure and wish I could do more to make it less harsh. Including some (many) believing widows bring bad luck. Why else would their husbands have died? It’s not like all of us meet that fate in time …. Http:/ www.nbcnews.com/news/photo/breaking-tradition-widows-celebrate-holi-festival-india-n53391. A bit more Holi.
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Oasis | experimentindia
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The dogs of Delhi: An attempt to help one of hundreds of thousands (a saga). Kana aur Pani (part one) →. September 9, 2013. My bua, Prema). I can’t imagine trying this “India” thing without contact from India-based extended family. It’s so nice to have more than a few phone numbers in my new mobile phone that lead to familiar and caring voices. Others do move here with no friends/family – just glad I didn’t. Her bedroom where life is discussed – past, present, and future). The subway is very convenient b...
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Holy Holi! | experimentindia
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A bit more Holi →. March 17, 2014. This photo’s credit: James Turitto). Happy Holi and St. Patty’s Day – all rolled into one. As I have yet to find a good Irish pub with trivia in Delhi … or a pub … or trivia, I’ll post a few pics from a recent office celebration of Holi. All clean in white). Visited fellow J-PALers in Patna, Bihar; participated in a work meet in Udaipur, Rajasthan; and spent an unforgettable afternoon in the largest prison system in South Asia, Tihar Jail. But today is Holi. Ah, India&#...
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aegupta | experimentindia
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September 8, 2014. As my last post caused a bit of anxiety for readers and was rather somber in tone, I plan to include one, last wrap-up post on a slightly different note. It’s still brewing in my brain – thus I’m writing to solicit any questions you may have about “the experiment” with the intent to include a bit of Q and A in the ultimate post. Will attempt to answer all questions as accurately as possible – so shoot! The folks came to town – and I ended up in jail (part two). August 28, 2014. Of late...
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Downton Abbey – Cal Style | experimentindia
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Happy Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puga, Eid, Diwali, Kanya Puja, Navarathri, Karwa Chauth, Dussehra and … Gas Connection? Cal Style – Part Deux →. Downton Abbey – Cal Style. November 18, 2013. A half-Indian American chick and 2 Sardarjis on the way to the Delhi airport … beginning of a joke? I was lucky to have 6 nights in Calcutta/Kolkata over the Diwali holiday. While most of India celebrated Diwali, Calcutta celebrated Kali Puja http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali Puja. Gaurav, Shubh, Raka, and Samit). Gaurav...
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About | experimentindia
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I’m starting a 2-year contract in New Delhi with a social science research organization that designs and implements Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs – experiments) to better understand how to reduce poverty. Prior to this move I was in Austin, TX for 9 years where I completed a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science and also owned my first home. This is where I’ll hone my blogging skills – as I document my own Indian experiment. One thought on “ About. August 14, 2013 at 2:51 am. A bit more Holi.
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The folks came to town – and I ended up in jail (part two) | experimentindia
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The folks came to town – and I ended up in jail (part two) →. The folks came to town – and I ended up in jail (part two). July 26, 2014. Note: I’m ‘shifting’ from Delhi in just 24 hours – back to the US for now. I’d hoped to finish writing this draft in Delhi but my packing procrastinating leaves me no time. Will update with pics and the finale soon. Promise. And so it goes. I find myself starting my last week in Delhi. What is next? And I feel obligated to tell the 2nd part of this story as promised ...
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Snaps from Spring | experimentindia
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A bit more Holi. And it begins →. May 10, 2014. Long overdue in posting – just too damn tired as work is incessant. A bit too afraid of what I’ll post in the often less-than-positive mindset I find myself in this spring. Thus I’ll stick to photos this go around! Spring in Park Gulmohar -a highlight of the day is the way through here to and from the office. Just learned the park is named after the beautiful, red blooming, Gulmohar trees. And Udaipur, Rajasthan where colors dazzle upon the desert. Thank yo...
