Networking meetings for expats in Kolkata?

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ck1604 New member

Member since 21 July 2011

ck1604New member21 July 2011 06:36:19

Hi,
I麓m new in town. Would like to get in contact with other expats (no matter what country - I麓m german, 46 years old, by the way). Are there special meetings or what is the easiest way to get in contact in this town (special restaurants, caf茅s..., websites)?

Great to hear from you!

Thanks in advance

ck1604

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP21 July 2011 07:37:04

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Hi ck1604!

Welcome on board

Armand

ck1604 New member

Member since 21 July 2011

ck1604New member21 July 2011 15:48:04

Thank you Amand!

What is a good place to meet other expats in Kolkata?

Great to hear from you,

Christine

masha.pasha Active member

Member since 11 April 2011

masha.pashaActive member23 July 2011 17:27:39

ck1604 wrote:
Hi,Would like to get in contact with other expats (no matter what country).

Oh, I think I should request the same, but there is no section 聯Kerala聰 in this forum. So I also post my request with you, ck1604. I recently relocated to Kochi, Kerala. If any expats (not tourists) are here in Kochi, it would be nice to know. I asked in the FRO 聳 they said - approximately 5000 foreigners (not tourists) are living and working here, but I see no one, I am alone here...

Placeinthesun New member

Member since 11 February 2011

PlaceinthesunNew member25 July 2011 03:06:08

ck1604 wrote:
Thank you Amand!

What is a good place to meet other expats in Kolkata?

Great to hear from you,

Christine

Hi Christine,

I spent some part of my life in Kolkata. I noticed that the expats usually hang out near or around Park Street restaurant and watering holes like the The Park Hotel, Flury's etc. Then there is the Alliance Francaise near Park Circus where a few expats seem to frequent off and on. I don't know where you are from but if you are American or Brit, US and the UK embassies may also be able to give you information about any social get togethers.

Many of the Indians have absolutely no idea about the kind of personal privacy we expect in a public place in the West: and so may look at you curiously or even try to strike up a conversation. I would politely steer myself away from such overtures.

ck1604 New member

Member since 21 July 2011

ck1604New member25 July 2011 04:37:19

Thank you for your recommends. Year, I got the same impression about difference of privacy between the west and india. But, this is like the world is turning around. We are different and that is ok.

By the way, I麓m from Germany.

Best wishes

ck1604

crazywanderers1 New member

Member since 30 April 2010

crazywanderers1New member26 July 2011 04:44:26

Hi there, you can be in touch with me i take care of many expats in the 300 years old city of kolkata, [Moderated: free ad is not allowed on the forum.]

ck1604 New member

Member since 21 July 2011

ck1604New member26 July 2011 10:44:41

Thanks. But what do you mean with "I take care"....?
Where could we meet?

Best wishes

ck1604

crazywanderers1 New member

Member since 30 April 2010

crazywanderers1New member26 July 2011 14:09:22

hi there, I meant i help and assist my new friends from overseas to enjoy the Indian culture, and we can meet up anywhere in the city, like park Street metro station or may be in front of Indian Museum can u call me up-09239199737. Regards Rupak

spanishpaparazzi Member

Member since 28 December 2011

spanishpaparazziMember28 December 2011 06:54:40

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hi buddy hz u/i am a journalist based out of spain currently in kolkata.i know the place well though looking for companion.Merry christmas to u.wats ur plans for new year?if you are looking to vibe up you can join me.i stay in south kolkata.you can reach me at 9007341608

gracias!

Sam

prasanta Member

Member since 08 March 2012

prasantaMember19 March 2012 10:03:34

#11

so many historical & tourist places in whole kolkata and kolkata is the one of oldest city of india .

alphilan Member

Member since 16 June 2010

alphilanMember29 April 2012 18:22:51

#12

Hi,
I left Kolkata 20 years ago, I am as lost as you, my friends have also moved out, if you want to get intouch and hang out let me know. Write to me at alfredc@pathcom.com

Micky Fernandez Contributor

Member since 01 September 2012

Micky FernandezContributor14 October 2012 11:24:00

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I do not know how many, if any, expats there are but I do know that there are a lot of foreigners (most likely tourists) along Sudder St.

Guzi Member

Member since 12 December 2012

GuziMember14 January 2013 20:24:04

#14

So whats happening? Calcutta seems to be dry, come down to Bangalore, you gonna like it here, although I'm from Calcutta.

Bohbab New member

Member since 21 February 2013

BohbabNew member21 February 2013 06:58:36

#15

Hi,
How has the experience of living in Kolkata been for you?are u still there?

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