About
Amreekandesi is all about India, and Indians. Indians in India. Indians abroad. Things Indians do. Things Indians don’t do. Things that impress Indians. And things that piss off Indians.
I spent most of my life in India before moving to the US in pursuit of my American dream. My stint lasted about half a decade before I packed up my bags to move back home.
The American dream may be nice, but no thanks. I am happy with my Indian dream.
America was a wonderful experience. It opened up my eyes to a whole new world, a world where different societies and cultures come together and (mostly) live in harmony. The realization of the realities of life abroad. The awesomeness of living in a developed country. The yearly India trips that took up my entire annual quota of vacations in one shot. Random people smiling at you on the street. The stone faced suspicious immigration officers at airports.
But home is where the heart is, and after all those years i am finally back home. Another addition to that reverse brain drain statistic.
As of October 2009, I have been in India just over three months, and still trying to understand this new India. A new India that is so very different from the simple country I used to know.
This blog came about as an attempt to share my experiences and observations. There’s some short stories, some writeups on various aspects of life as an immigrant, some on the return to India experience, some on current affairs, some rants, and some raves.
Check out 25 random things about amreekandesi. My Youtube page has some assorted videos that you may also want to check out.
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Email me at contact at amreekandesi dot com.
Welcome, and happy reading!!!
You seem to have a nice blog going. Keep it up!
I’ve just returned from a hiatus myself; gimme some time to get more acquainted with your blog. I notice you’ve added me to your blogroll – thanks a lot!
Thanks for the appreciation Mahendra! It certainly helps to hear some good words
You really seem a very sweet person Amreekandesi! I should have checked out your about page before. You seem to love life and I am sure you are going to have a wonderful one…in fact, are having one.
wow…thats just so kind of you Nita. Thanks!
Added you to my blogroll…
Thanks Mahendra! – AD
hi….amreekan yr blog s really great…keep it up
Thanks Anu! Thats kind of you
– AD
Found my way here through Nita’s blog. I need to keep an eye on your writing. It’s quite addictive.
Thanks Ruhi! And welcome to my blog
Very nice layout and content! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Hi, I have started this blog, http://www.indiawakeup.com/ Would you like to be an author there or would like to feature any of your posts there? If you would like, let me know…
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very nice blog. I notice I’m on ur blog roll! Thanks
Will add u too 
Blog on!
Nice pictures in the left hand frame!
Awesome blog. I’ll look out for new posts soon!
where are u man? Hope u r fine!
Thanks Shivya and Reema. Please do keep visiting…i am once again in blogging mode
If you are a bollywood fan, you would enjoy
http://www.bollyscoops.com
koolie kool kool! nice way to word up ur blog dude!
chk out mine at http://a4arvind.wordpress.com
Hi Amreekandesi,
You have a great blog going, and I’ve added you on my blog roll.
Thanks for dropping by to say hello on my blog
ps: Btw, I have just started my blog with WordPress and would reflect more of my Chatterbox enthusiasm into it soon, not to worry
Reached here from Nita’s blog
nice blog friend, all the best
dude … ur header rocks …and ur theme is awesome ..
keep writing ..we will keep reading
You have been tagged :
http://remabh.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/19-19/
@Vivek – Thanks! Welcome to Amreekandesi, and look forward to seeing you around here
@Arvind – Welcome to Amreekandesi! Your compliments made my day!
@Remya – Thanks for the tag. Will get down to it soon.
Thanks for dropping by and leading me here!Loved your site..:)
@Indyeah – Thanks and welcome to Amreekandesi! Look forward to seeing you around here soon
Hi Dost,
I share your passion and love for the great nation ‘Bharat’.
I take the pleasure to include you in my list of must read. Keep up doing good work.
Regards,
PI.
@Prudent Indian – Welcome to Amreekandesi!
I too came across your blog recently, and have been an avid follower ever since! Thanks a lot for the link on your blog
I’ve corrected and updated the link to your blog on my blogroll now. Keep writing the good stuff!
Thanks Mahendra! Its good to see you writing again.
I am a Filipino but your blog has never failed to captivate me, although being an Indian and being a Filipino are entirely tow different things.
Erratum: two different things
@Den – Thanks. That’s very flattering to hear, and the sort of thing that keeps me going!
Hello,
I am a Photo Editor working on a children’s book. My editor would like to use your holi photo
(found at http://amreekandesi.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/happy-holi/)
so please would you send me an email and I’ll email you a full request. Thank you very much.
I tried finding your contact email. Couldn’t. Contact me, it’s about your interview.
What an awesome blog! Reminds me of so many good and not so good memories. I feel India closer to me know
Thanks!
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Hello,
I am creating an online news site and small free newsletter that will be going out to people in high traffic areas. However, the difference is that my paper and website is focusing on not just reporters but regular people writing articles as well.
Whoever is first on the scene or has an experience to share or even an opinion is welcome to post something on our website. The newsletter, however, will publish only the most interesting and relevant content.
I am writing to ask if you would like to contribute at all by perhaps writing articles or allowing us to use your articles(with a byline of course and a link to contact you). It is a great opportunity for your writing to be seen by another part of the world and be read by them. You can also use it as a platform to speak about other things you are involved in and would like to get the word out about it.
We accept any photos or videos as well. There is no limit on what anyone can write about and no minimum size. We accept any article about anything from politics to religion or from sports to business. Anything at all would be really appreciated even if you just have comments. If you have any questions please let me know and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you and have a great day,
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Great place to read the mind of an Amreekan desi! Nice to stumble upon your blog from Kiran’ chatterbox. Hope to get many more interesting reads.
Actually “Stumbled Upon” your site and was hooked from the first glance. Your title and posts are brilliant, helpful and informative from my gringo perspective. Thanks for shedding more understanding for the westerners interested in India.
Your title and posts are brilliant, helpful and informative from my point of view gringo. Thank you to pay more understanding for Westerners interested in India.
your posts are really very interesting and i look forward for the same eagerly as in every new post, i get lot of new things to enjoy and enrich my knowledge.i wish you to grow further.
Hey
got to your blogpage and liking it 
followed you on twitter- its always fun reading some stuff which isnt “serious”
am sure amreekandesijr will know in a few yeras ki uska baap internet ki duniya mein actualy kaun hai;)
Cheers!
Megha