Category Archives: work; travel

another Tamil Nadu trip

Posted on May 29, 2007 by kkowen

I have again just returned from Tamil Nadu. Seems that is the only time I write. I guess the reason might be that Mumbai seems too “normal” to me that i only find things to talk about when I get … Continue reading →

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why is the doll walking and talking? – life in rural tamil nadu

Posted on April 27, 2007 by kkowen

I’ve just returned from a wonderful 11 days in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is the southern most state in India on the Eastern coast. This is also the area that was hit by the Tsunami in December 2004. I started … Continue reading →

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work and more work

Posted on April 17, 2007 by kkowen

I can’t believe its been so long since I last updated. After coming back from our trip I have been swamped at work (both jobs) and have had very little time to myself. And now I am out of town … Continue reading →

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final report on gujarat & my new (5th is it?) maid

Posted on February 15, 2007 by kkowen

I have returned from Gujarat in one peice. The last village I visited, Liya, was the most amazing of them all – the India I know and love. The village was located quite far away and could easily be the … Continue reading →

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like a monkey in a zoo

Posted on February 11, 2007 by kkowen

For many months now I have been working on a project that is looking at the effect small businesses have on rural poverty. After months of waiting and working, I am finally at the stage to conduct interviews. And of … Continue reading →

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