A €15 curry doesn’t mean €15 in the restaurant owner’s pocket. From ingredients and kitchen wages to delivery commissions and rent, here’s what it really costs to run an Indian restaurant in Amsterdam.
An Antwerp outing can reveal an Indian connection that extends beyond restaurants: diamond trading, marble craftsmanship, and a community-built Jain temple.
From Antwerp’s Diamond District to a Jain Temple in Wilrijk Read More »
The copper plates returned by Leiden in 2026 were more than impressive old objects. Their inscriptions recorded rights, revenue, and connections across a much older world.
The Chola Plates’ Long Journey From Tamil Nadu to Leiden—and Back Read More »
A bathroom poster, a two-month eating expedition, and a baby on the way: the beginnings of Miri Mary were anything but a tidy career move.
From Delhi Courtrooms to Amsterdam Brunch: The Miri Mary Story Read More »
Homemade paneer can offer control over texture, but buying it may be the better choice on a busy evening. Here is how to compare the options without pretending the cheapest packet tells the whole story.
Buy or Make Paneer? A Guide for Indian Kitchens in Europe Read More »
A deeply unserious personality quiz about aisle confusion, supermarket loyalty and the mysterious power of a yellow discount sticker.
What Kind of European Supermarket Shopper Are You? Read More »
At Almere’s Sikh gurdwara, a community meal connects food with service and equality. The institution behind the plate deserves as much attention as what is on it.
Before the First Plate: What Keeps Langar Going in Almere Read More »
From double-checking every train platform to giving newcomers directions with alarming confidence, here’s our entirely fictional field guide to feeling at home abroad.
A Highly Unscientific Guide to the Four Stages of Becoming Almost Local Read More »
Born to an Indian diplomat and a German mother, Ashok-Alexander Sridharan grew up between two cultures before becoming Bonn’s mayor. His family history, unusual political journey, and affection for his hometown make for a story far more interesting than the headline.
“I Never Felt Like a Migrant”: The Former Bonn Mayor With Indian Roots Read More »
European PhD salaries can look enormous when converted into rupees. But after tax, rent, insurance and one trip home to India, how much can you actually save? We run the numbers for the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
PhD Salary in Europe: What You Keep After Rent, Tax and One Trip to India Read More »
