It was a long and exhausting first day in new and old Delhi. Most of the day was spent talking with a relative about how much has changed in Delhi and of course global, regional, and national politics.

As in the Middle East, price rises are a major issue. There was a big strike in Kolkatta today protesting the drawing back of some of the petrol and propane subsidies.

I toured a few malls just to see how the better half is doing. The malls are getting quite nice. I am told that housing prices are spiralling and most of the salaried class still seem to be living on credit.

Security in the subways and everywhere else is a bit annoying.

Otherwise I am still working on tricky logistics and trying to get permissions in order for NE India.
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