Description of Chennai Handbook: A Survival Guide for Expats and NRIs
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Date
No of pages
Chennai: An Expat Survival Guide
July 2009
120+
Chennai that is the perfect example of an Indian city that symbolises India’s economic and technological boom, yet retains some of its most valued traditions and cultural wealth. Expatriates are moving to Chennai and several NRIs have returned after long stints abroad. Chennai has its advantages compared to other cities in India- it is smaller in scale, is globally well connected, has some good educational and medical facilities and is a culturally vibrant city. If you have a short trip to Chennai on the agenda or are considering moving here for your work, then this guide is essential to facilitate your experience.
The guide includes details on visas, hotels, work culture, the maddening traffic and the best way to handle it, food, eating out, shopping, nightlife for the short term visitor. On a more comprehensive level, the guide also provides very useful information on renting accommodation, best places to live in, schools for children, shopping malls, leisure activities, clubs, local customs and religions and almost everything else that you probably will have doubts on about moving to this city. The guide also captures a brief history and the culture of the place and some important places of sightseeing and worship.
The guide compiled through interviews and contributions from expats and NRIs, brings Chennai alive to the short term visitor and also if you are considering moving here for a longer period. Filled with references, contacts, links to other useful websites on Chennai and our handy Chilli tips with lists of do’s and dont’s, this survival guide is sure to make your stay in Chennai richer and more exciting.
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