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A helping hand at 'Le Cabas Solidaire'

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I entered the store with a popularly known idea in the locality that this is not an ordinary grocery shop. While on the first glance it seemed like the other ones but when I carefully looked into all that it offers, I started to feel the difference.   Le Cabas solidaire allots a specific card number to each of its beneficiary which allows the needy ones to get a certain amount of discount on their purchase. Besides, there are several events organised on cooking, plants, climate change, films, debates. It almost makes one feel like it's an open platform ready to be set for all activities that would bring solidarity and awareness among people.   While being at the billing section, every time I scanned the barcode, the 'beep' was almost like an alert alarm warning me to verify the item on the computer screen. The fun aspect of all was to finish off the billing of all the items for the client and wish smilingly to him/her 'Thank you and have a good day'.    Just startin...

Indian-ness in 'La Rochelle'

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  The Indian culture is enriching. 'La résidence des Indes', a museum in 'La Rochelle' represents India in France. The museum consists of different artefacts of India such as the ancient furniture, a big book with the pictures of old Indian palaces and of the kings. In fact, one can also find an old barometer in its hall.   One can easily loose oneself in the world of 'Ancient India' while being in the museum 'La résidence des Indes'. It also offers an option of enjoying several types of tea and cakes while the Indian bollywood music is played in the background. A cup of 'chai' in hand while being in the hall full of Indian artefacts and the mind surrounded by the Indian beats; this can be one of the most consciously felt Indian cultural experience.   And there also lies the Indian tastes in La Rochelle. 'Shalimar' restaurant started in 2016 by the people of India and Pakistan bring the Indian flavours for the diverse community of France....