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Indian Ethnic Wear That Survives a Canadian Winter: Velvet, Pashmina and What to Buy from India for -20°C
Dressing for a wedding, a Diwali function or the gurdwara at -20°C is a Canada-first problem. Here is which Indian ethnic wear actually survives the cold - and what to buy from India to stay warm without ruining the look.
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Karva Chauth in Canada: Getting Your Sargi Thali, Karwa and Suhaag Set from India Before the Fast
Karva Chauth is one festival that is literally an India-to-Canada shipping story - the sargi is sent by the mother-in-law from home. Here is how to get the karwa, chalni, thali and suhaag set to your door before the fast.
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Baby's First Milestones, the Indian Way: Silver Gifts, Jhablas and Nazariya Sourced from India
A new baby, and the grandparents in India are desperate to do things properly - the silver nazariya, the first jhabla, the naamkaran gifts. None of it is at Target. Here is how to get the first blessings from home to a baby growing up abroad.
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Care Packages from Home: What to Send Indian Students in Canada and the USA (and What Gets Stuck)
A homesick student has a very specific cure: the masala their cooking needs, snacks from the shop near home, a kurta for the dorm Diwali party. Here is how to send a care package from India that clears customs and actually helps.
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Sending Gifts from India to Family in Canada or the USA: The Complete Guide
Sending a meaningful Indian gift to family in Canada or the USA is more complicated than it should be - customs thresholds, food restrictions, and the hassle of international shipping from India. Here is how to do it smarter.
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Indian Spices, Pickles and Food Products: What Ships Well to Canada and the USA
The hing that actually smells right. The specific Kashmiri chilli powder. The achaar your family makes. Many Indian food products are perfectly legal to ship internationally - if they are packaged correctly. Here is what works and what to avoid.
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The 10 Things NRIs Miss Most About India (And How to Actually Get Them)
Every NRI has a list. The pickle that is nowhere to be found. The kurta from the one tailor who gets it right. The sweets from the corner shop. Here is what people miss most - and how to close the gap.
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