Future Newbies to Chennai

Nick-H · Dec 7th, 2008, 23:16

Abu, the way to reply to posts here is by posting!

Hmmm... Boat Club, Poe's Garden... You are looking at some of the the most expensive property in Chennai. Very posh, very expensive.

Abu · Dec 8th, 2008, 21:04

I know it is expensive but need a good place to live what would the rent be like

Nick-H · Dec 8th, 2008, 21:23

You can find some real-estate companies suggested on other Chennai threads on this site, or Google Chennai real estate.

There are lots of good places to live in Chennai without going for the topmost expensive: have you been here to have a look around?

Have you checked out other threads on this site where people ask similar questions?

ISN · Dec 8th, 2008, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abu

I am relocating to Chennai with my family, need some assistance regarding Visa. We are german Nationals, however i was born in India and lived in Mumbai for some years before I left India. I have a OCI (overseas citizen of India) and have a life long Visa, needed to know if I require a work permit for India

No you don’t need a visa, if you want more information related to returning to India checkout http://www.r2iclubforums.com/

Nick-H · Dec 8th, 2008, 22:31

ISN, he asked about Work Permit, not visa --- but the answer is the same: he can live and work here with OCI.

santos_g15 · Dec 8th, 2008, 22:45

Welcome to chennai.They are posh areas and will cost high.brokers would take lot of commission be carefull.

Abu · Dec 9th, 2008, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

You can find some real-estate companies suggested on other Chennai threads on this site, or Google Chennai real estate.

There are lots of good places to live in Chennai without going for the topmost expensive: have you been here to have a look around?

Have you checked out other threads on this site where people ask similar questions?

Dear Nick, thanks for your assistance, no I have not been to Chennai, will be coming on the 16th for 2 days to check some accomodation and schools. Any reliable agents for accomodation? thanks Abu

KBalaji · Dec 14th, 2008, 04:24

When not working what do you like to do? You should stay in T. Nagar if you want to be part of bustling life. If you want serene tsunami neighborhood try to live in ECR, East Coast road. Feel free to ask anything about chennai. I am in Long Island now.

AlohaKona · Apr 30th, 2009, 01:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosl

My boyfriend and I are moving to Chennai in July 2009 to teach at the AISC. We are starting the process with the school now and would like all the advice possible! The school provides us with an apartment, but they asked if we would like to live near the school or center city. Since we have no idea of either locations...which would be better?
Also, we both are currently living/teaching in South America and will be back in the states for the holidays. We would like to start purchasing items to bring with us in July (so we aren't buying everything at once). Are there specific items that we should bring with us? Towels? Linens?
I am sure we will be asking more questions as the move gets closer and appreciate all input! Thank you.

Aloha rosl! My girlfriend and I are also moving to Chennai! But she's the one who'll be teaching with AISC in July '09. We're starting a later process of moving so things are moving fast but we're excited! How has your experience been with the process so far? We should try n' connect via email or something? BTW, we'll be coming from Hawaii... yes it's paradise, but it's good to get out of our comfort zones every now and then

Nick-H · Apr 30th, 2009, 01:03

I wish that someone would bring me a couple of kilos of kava kava from Hawaii! But wait, better not it might be difficult to explain to those Customs guys

AlohaKona · Apr 30th, 2009, 01:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I wish that someone would bring me a couple of kilos of kava kava from Hawaii! But wait, better not it might be difficult to explain to those Customs guys

Hmmm... Kava? yes, now your making me think

But your prob right? Customs might try and nab me for some kind of drug possession! Yikes!

Glad to hear you've tried it before?! Tastes like dirt but makes the body feel... mmmmmm... nice, loose, and happy

(ps. don't worry people... Kava is just a form of herb... technically speaking)

rosl · Apr 30th, 2009, 02:57

Hi AlohaKona! I am more than welcome to share my experiences with AISC...so far so good. But there is a lot to do in a short amount of tmie and they really are helpful. What is your girlfriend going to be teaching? You can email me at sjlotter@aim.com if you want to go over specific things. We are now living in South America and trying to get shipping ready to leave from my house in DC. So feel free to ask away!!!

cheers,
rosl

Nick-H · Apr 30th, 2009, 03:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlohaKona

Glad to hear you've tried it before?! Tastes like dirt but makes the body feel... mmmmmm... nice, loose, and happy

I used to buy it from UK. Literally tastes like dirt; like drinking mud!

But feels good.

I did bring some with me; got about 500grms left, so it is a rare and occasional treat now

luckyshibu · May 1st, 2009, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I used to buy it from UK. Literally tastes like dirt; like drinking mud!

But feels good.

I did bring some with me; got about 500grms left, so it is a rare and occasional treat now

Nick when are you gifting me some?

:P

Nick-H · May 1st, 2009, 14:15

Never! My Toblerone and Kava Kava are totally locked up and under guard!

Dec 8th, 2008, 21:04	#17
Abu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berlin Germany Posts: 5	Accomodation I know it is expensive but need a good place to live what would the rent be like

Dec 14th, 2008, 04:24	#23
KBalaji Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1	Future newbies welcome to Chennai When not working what do you like to do? You should stay in T. Nagar if you want to be part of bustling life. If you want serene tsunami neighborhood try to live in ECR, East Coast road. Feel free to ask anything about chennai. I am in Long Island now.

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Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Abu, the way to reply to posts here is by posting! Hmmm... Boat Club, Poe's Garden... You are looking at some of the the most expensive property in Chennai. Very posh, very expensive.

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Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	You can find some real-estate companies suggested on other Chennai threads on this site, or Google Chennai real estate. There are lots of good places to live in Chennai without going for the topmost expensive: have you been here to have a look around? Have you checked out other threads on this site where people ask similar questions?

Dec 8th, 2008, 22:31	#20
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	ISN, he asked about Work Permit, not visa --- but the answer is the same: he can live and work here with OCI.

Dec 8th, 2008, 22:45	#21
santos_g15 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 738	Welcome to chennai.They are posh areas and will cost high.brokers would take lot of commission be carefull.

Apr 30th, 2009, 01:03	#25
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	I wish that someone would bring me a couple of kilos of kava kava from Hawaii! But wait, better not it might be difficult to explain to those Customs guys

Apr 30th, 2009, 02:57	#27
rosl Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Asuncion, Paraguay Posts: 11	Hi AlohaKona! I am more than welcome to share my experiences with AISC...so far so good. But there is a lot to do in a short amount of tmie and they really are helpful. What is your girlfriend going to be teaching? You can email me at sjlotter@aim.com if you want to go over specific things. We are now living in South America and trying to get shipping ready to leave from my house in DC. So feel free to ask away!!! cheers, rosl

May 1st, 2009, 14:15	#30
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Never! My Toblerone and Kava Kava are totally locked up and under guard!