Many of us though very young at that time, must have heard about the deadly methyl isocyanate gas leak tragedy that shook not only Bhopal but entire nation. Official death toll was 3787 and virtually no count of injuries, temporary and permanent disabilities. Indeed, one of the worst disasters! Very recently, in the month of […]
Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain – not just a film, it is reliving history… Read More »
Many of we Indians in SG have to leave their parents back in India and shift here for work, business. We stay for a long period in SG and gradually become Permanent Residents or Citizens. Slowly but surely, living in the first world country and enjoying the latest of everything – kids education, science, technology,
You in SG and your parents in INDIA? Dilemmas and seeking some solutions Read More »
In Part 1, we saw how helpers can be a real boon to working moms or rather parents [http://singaporedesi.blogspot.sg/2014/12/helpers-boon-to-working-moms-in.html], in this post, let us see how child care centers help you to take care of your kids while you are on the job. I as a working mom have tried both the options and can
Child Care Centers – another boon to working moms in Singapore Read More »
On our SINdiapore forum [https://facebook.com/groups/SINdiapore], we keep on getting frequent questions regarding helpers [many people call them “maids”, I prefer to call them as “helper” 🙂 ]. Official term is FDW – Foreign Domestic Worker. When I first came in SG in 2006 and started searching the job, the first question that I faced was – Who will take
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I was stuck with this big, thick glasses since the age of 9-10. Still, very vividly remember that moment when every letter teacher wrote on the blackboard seemed abstract like a cloud. So sad & such shocking for a young child. Later, parents took to an eye doctor & I got a new
My LASIK Xtra Story – freedom from Specs!! Read More »
Am writing after a long time since hardly get any time after work and home. This place though which I visited yesterday with my family (Hubby and 2 kids) is compelling me to write. 😀 In Singapore, there are ample number of shopping malls and other indoor things for kids to explore but what if
Kids’ day out with nature! @ the Animal Resort Read More »
In my first post, I briefly mentioned about SINdiapore. Let me share some more information about it today. I created this group about 1-1 1/2 years back to leverage the reach and visibility provided by Facebook. Today, it is one of the happening group bustling with activities of about 1000+ members. SINdiapore members consist of
More about my Facebook group “SINdiapore” Read More »
Some IMPORTANT phone numbers to remember while you are in Singapore – Police -> 999 Ambulance and Fire Brigade -> 995 Traffic Hotline -> 1800 – 547 1818 Major Hospitals -> Tan Tock Seng – 6256-6011 SGH – 6321-4311 KKH – 6293-4044 (24hour general line) Mount Alvernia – 6347-6210 Raffles Hospital – 6311-1111 Community Clubs -> 6344
IMPORTANT Phone Numbers Read More »
Warm Welcome to all visitors. I relocated to Singapore from India before 5-6 years and know exactly what it takes to settle in the foreign land. You need some tips and tricks to settle and hand-holding, spoon-feeding as well. 😛 Through this blog, I intend to share my experiences in Singapore and how they have
