Category Archives: Shanghai

Time for Lights Out in Shanghai

>Lights, light lights! That’s what hits the first-time visitor to Shanghai. It’s bright, it’s glitzy and it’s clearly intended to look like a world-class city. I’m not surprised that Mumbai aspires to be like Shanghai. However, I think the ambition … Continue reading

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Azaadi ka Jashn in Shanghai

The 60th anniversary of our country’s independence didn’t feel all that special to me. I think it was because one really can’t get into the spirit of the day as long one’s in a foreign nation. Here in Shanghai we … Continue reading

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Snapshots from Shanghai

I was told that Shanghai is one of the most polluted cities in the world. And it seems to be true. Sometimes, there’s such a haze hanging over the city that the tops of most skyscrapers are not visible. But … Continue reading

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P2C2U in Shanghai – Part I

So…I’m in Shanghai. Been here for a week. Felt a little lost and lonely in the beginning. But I’m finally settling down a bit. Anyway….first impressions, ahoy! 1)No stinks and no smells…except in the food section at department stores. Coming … Continue reading

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