Insights for Indians abroad.
Practical, no-nonsense guides to buying from India, customs, what you can ship, festival gifting and saving on shipping — from your buddy in Chennai.
How to Buy from Indian Websites When You Live Abroad
Card declined, OTP to an Indian number, seller won’t ship abroad? How NRIs in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia buy from Indian websites.
25 Sep 2026 · 7 min read Read the guide
Customs Duty on Parcels from India: USA, UK, Canada & Australia Explained
Will you pay duty or tax on a parcel from India? A plain-English customs guide for the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, and how to avoid surprises.
25 Sep 2026 · 8 min read
What You Can (and Can’t) Ship from India: Food, Pooja Items, Medicines & More
Pickles, ghee, spices, pooja items, Ayurvedic oils and perfumes: what can be couriered from India to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf.
25 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Sending Diwali, Pongal & Wedding Gifts from India to Family Overseas
Plan festival and wedding gifts from India for family abroad: gift ideas that travel well, when to order, packing and delivery timelines.
25 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Buying a Genuine Kanchipuram Silk Saree from Abroad: A Buyer’s Guide
Buy an authentic Kanchipuram silk saree from overseas: Silk Mark, pure vs. tested zari, price ranges, choosing on video and shipping safely.
25 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Package Consolidation: How to Cut Shipping Costs from India by Half
Why one consolidated box from India costs far less than several parcels, how volumetric weight works, and packing tricks that lower your international shipping bill.
25 Sep 2026 · 6 min read