Monthly Archives: June 2013

Dreamers and Doers

Posted on June 6, 2013 by annetbell

India is full of entrepreneurs…they are everywhere. People here are bursting the edges of society and living on the streets, eating on the streets, working on the streets,  and must work to survive on the streets. All over India there … Continue reading →

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Pondicherry Blessing

Posted on June 4, 2013 by annetbell

The opening scenes of Life of Pi were shot in Pondicherry; the Indian city that is forever a piece of France. You will see it in the lush gardens, French mansions, elegant walkways, and in the nickname Indian Cote d’Azur.  The … Continue reading →

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Poha for Breakfast

Posted on June 1, 2013 by annetbell

These special rice flakes make the most amazing breakfast with the unassuming name of poha.  I can tell you that it is tasty with just a bit of hot  peppers,  nuts (peanuts, I think),   and crunchy cereal on top … Continue reading →

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Made in India

Posted on June 1, 2013 by annetbell

Khadi Gramudyog is a movement to support local production as a  sustainable solution to environmental, economical and social concerns. This all sounds very topical and  now, but this idea of “village industry” was at the heart of Gandhi’s  vision for … Continue reading →

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