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Indian People-friendly and acceptable of Foreigners
Indian People-friendly and acceptable of Foreigners
Indian People - Friendly and Acceptable of Foreigners

Sep 29, 2019

The curiousness, kindness and amiability are the traits that define Indian people. When you are in India, expecting help excelling your expectations is commo...

Invisible Cultural Challenges in India
Invisible Cultural Challenges in India
Invisible Cultural Challenges in India

Sep 15, 2019

In comparison to visible cultural challenges in India, Invisible Culture Challenges are the intangible aspects of culture that influence how people behave. T...

Cultural Challenges for expats in India
Cultural Challenges for expats in India
Cultural Challenges for Expats in India

Sep 4, 2019

Every country and every culture brings its own challenges towards adjustment to aliens not well versed with that culture. Expatriates moving to India or a n...

Housing needs – Shared accommodation type
Housing needs – Shared accommodation type
Housing Needs – Shared Accommodation Type

Aug 27, 2019

IKAN Relocation provides mobility solutions to many corporations moving their employees within India. Most such move are to cities like Hyderabad and Bengalu...

The First thing about Living in India for a Foreigner
The First thing about Living in India for a Foreigner
The First Thing About Living in India for a Foreigner

Aug 11, 2019

When a foreigner arrives in India on a long term Visa – i.e a Visa longer than 180 days and begins to live in India. A Registration of a foreign national wit...

Union Budget 2019 Analysis
Union Budget 2019 Analysis
Union Budget 2019 Analysis

Jul 31, 2019

Following the mammoth victory at the 2019 India General Election, BJP led NDA Govt. released the 2019 Union Budget on 05 July 2019. The party’s newly appoint...

Gurugram – An Ideal Indian City for Expatriates
Gurugram – An Ideal Indian City for Expatriates
Gurugram – An Ideal Indian City for Expatriates

Jul 22, 2019

Gurugram, originally Gurgaon, probably attracts the maximum number of expatriates across India to come to work and live in this city, which is next door to D...

Dealing with Indian Landlords – A Challenge for Every Expatriate
Dealing with Indian Landlords – A Challenge for Every Expatriate
Dealing with Indian Landlords – A Challenge for Every Expatriate

Jul 12, 2019

Relocating and Living in India can be an exhilarating experience for any expatriate family, however there are some glitches/ hurdles which can take away some...

A to Z of Furniture Rental in India
A to Z of Furniture Rental in India
A to Z of Furniture Rental in India

Jul 2, 2019

The Indian residential market is traditionally an unfurnished market i.e. most Indian accommodations don’t have all the fixtures and fittings built into the ...

How can Expatriates secure a Mobile phone connection in India?
How can Expatriates secure a Mobile phone connection in India?
How Can Expatriates Secure a Mobile Phone Connection in India?

Jun 18, 2019

One of the most common challenges faced by expatriates moving to India is that of acquiring an Indian Mobile number. Applying for a SIM card in India is a te...