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Aug 10, 2010, Meet Noel Gama of India-Culture-For-Western-Expats

Published author and travel writer Noel Gama's bio.

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Jul 16, 2010, Indian Rupee (INR) gets a symbol!

Take a look at the symbol and read all about it!

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Feb 6, 2010, India Culture Ezine for Western Expats

The India Culture ezine for Western Expats in India or Westerners looking to work and live in India.

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Dec 3, 2009, Contest! Win ebook, "Culture Wise INDIA!"

Win a copy of the ebook version of "Culture Wise INDIA" (Survival Books - UK) here:

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Nov 18, 2009, FREE download: Culture Wise INDIA (first 25 pages)

Download the first 25 pages of "Culture Wise INDIA" for FREE by becoming a fan of "Culture Wise INDIA" on Facebook!

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Nov 11, 2009, Mario Miranda is first Indian to get Spain's highest civilian honour!

Cartoonist Mario Miranda became the first Indian to receive Spain's highest civilian honor - the "la Orden de Isabel la Catolica" at a function held in his 300-year-old Casa de Miranda in Loutolim, Goa on 9th November 09. The honour comprises the cross of the official of the Order of Isabel and a citation from Miguel Neito Sandoval, tourism counsellor, director of the tourism department and the embassy of Spain in India.

Oct 26, 2009, Another city gets a new name!

Orissa will now be called, 'Odisha' and its language, Oriya,'Odia.'

Oct 7, 2009, Enter the Dolphin - India's National Aquatic Animal!

Celebrate the entry of the dolphin as India's national aquatic animal by signing the petition seeking ban on dolphin slaughter in Japan.

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Aug 26, 2009, Click here to win a copy of "Culture Wise INDIA"

Win the ebook version of my new book, "Culture Wise INDIA" (Survival Books Ltd - UK) - it's easy... click on the link below and once there, click on a link to send a blank email to the contest organizers.

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Aug 11, 2009, Swine Flu scare spreading faster than the flu!

With swine flu claiming the life of the seventh victim in India in just a week from the first death, the country is in a state of panic.

The government has proposed use of thermal imagers at airports for screening passengers.

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Aug 3, 2009, Culture Wise INDIA now available in eBook format

Download the first 25 pages FREE now (including the Table of Contents)

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Aug 3, 2009, More fake Rs100 notes in circulation than Rs500!

Even ATMs are not foolproof - if you approach banks to file your complaint of having received a fake note, the bank officials will impound the note and as per law, file an FIR with the police!

Jul 20, 2009, "Culture Wise INDIA" debuts in Portugal!

Dr. Adelino Costa probably is the first person in Portugal to get a copy of Culture Wise INDIA!

Dr. Costa has been a good friend and mentor for a decade. We first met in 1999 during a visit to Daman when he was the Director of Fundacao Oriente in Goa and have kept in touch since.

Noel

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