Koustubh Chakraborty
@rehabdoc
Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
29
Contacts
3
About me
Indian
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Bengali, Hindi
Registration: 31 December 2011
Awesomest Superstore by Britisher
Hala walla, Which, in your opinion, is awesomest? al-Othaim Panda Carrefour Tamimi LuLu I prefer Panda.
Lulu suits my Indian palate best. However, I liked the ambiance at Danube better. Have not yet checked out Carrefour. Read More
Transfering money without an Iqama? by XXXX
Is it still possible to wire money overseas with only a passport? My wife will be in Riyadh for a couple of days next week and would like to send money overseas.
Thanks immensely for the valuable tip guys !! Will do so ASAP after getting my Iquama. Read More
Transfering money without an Iqama? by XXXX
Is it still possible to wire money overseas with only a passport? My wife will be in Riyadh for a couple of days next week and would like to send money overseas.
Hi, I'm yet to get an Iquama, but I've got an STC Sawa SIM Card from their airport counter by my passport only (they took a photocopy). Also, got a Mobily router at home for internet connection from a shop without any documents ... Read More
New arrival expat. by erich214
Hi everyone! I arrived last week (Feb 1st) from Canada and I'm working at Imam University as an English instructor. I live in Ghranata district, anyone around me?? I'm looking to meet new people outside my workplace, someone to show me the ropes ...
Good to know you've arrived here. I've arrived in Riyadh on 7th Feb, as Doctor in King Saud Medical City (people know it by its old name -- Shumashi Hospital). Wishing you a pleasant stay. Read More
Need advice : Kolkata - Varanasi...? by Thecinnamonjourney
Hi all, after explore tamilnadu and karnataka, i try to continued my journey to west bengal this november. But im still confused about the destination. My plan is kolkata - varanasi - bodhgaya....? , i need advice mybe the other city or place that ...
You can try Santiniketan, about 200 km from Kolkata, where the great poet (& Nobel Laureate) Rabindranath Tagore established a unique university where classes are still held in open-air settings (under tree-shade). You can also try Bishnupur, 300 ... Read More
Ladies..I need your suggestion! by Feha
As soon as i shifted here...i noticed many changes on my skin...it became excessively dry day by day due to dryness over here.. inceptionally my skin was normal n i hardly concerned on skin product because i don't need them...but now its too ...
Alliecat wrote: OK.. I saw this on Dr. Oz. Pinch the skin on the back of your hand. If it doesn't return immediately back, it means you need more water. Nifty trick! (I hope it's true) It is true, use a similar pinch with horses on their necks, ... Read More
Ladies..I need your suggestion! by Feha
As soon as i shifted here...i noticed many changes on my skin...it became excessively dry day by day due to dryness over here.. inceptionally my skin was normal n i hardly concerned on skin product because i don't need them...but now its too ...
Thanks (But I fear we're deviating from the topic) !! Read More
Ladies..I need your suggestion! by Feha
As soon as i shifted here...i noticed many changes on my skin...it became excessively dry day by day due to dryness over here.. inceptionally my skin was normal n i hardly concerned on skin product because i don't need them...but now its too ...
Gladly. I've received my ticket and I'm all set to fly out there on the 7th of Feb'2012. Read More
Ladies..I need your suggestion! by Feha
As soon as i shifted here...i noticed many changes on my skin...it became excessively dry day by day due to dryness over here.. inceptionally my skin was normal n i hardly concerned on skin product because i don't need them...but now its too ...
don't drink much water it will cause you no more hunger try to drink lots of water but in limit, eat fruits it will keep your skin good, this is saudi need fruits, food and limited water for surviving.Can you please elaborate on how much water per ... Read More
Quote of the Day (Something to Consider and Re-Consider) by riyadh11
I love reading quotes specially those that makes sense to me (or I can relate with). I know you guys have something to share too, nevertheless, I will be posting here once in a while... :D It doesn't matter if you don't know who exactly said it... ...
Knowledge speaks. Wisdom listens.Something similar : " Knowledge is proud that it has so much to learn. Wisdom is humble because it can learn no more". Read More
Mattress Suggestions by beezer
So, the compound I'm at provides us with p.o.s mattress' and I get them changed every year, and they pretty much start hurting the body after 3 months time. No matter how much I flip'em. While I was in the mall today, I figured I'd drop by Back ...
http://Beezer, I've found myself matching the same problem as yours - finding the right mattress. I have the same diagnosis discus hernia so can you please share the conclusion of this story Did you buy the memory foam mattress at the end? Or ... Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
LMAO!!!!! (did you mean to be funny?)Well, it might be I have a wry sense of humour, but I'm a Doc myself, and I know that in case of a sudden cardiac arrest, or a shock following a large haemorrhage, the blood pressure can fall critically to cause ... Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
Dear WTENGEL, Thanks immensely for the detailed, step-by-step instructions of what to do in an emergency. God forbid we need to use the services, but in case we do, it's great to know that there are such competent paramedics to salvage our ... Read More
Soccer match with Saudi people by NawafD
I didn't plan anything yet it's just an idea ... I know some fine places to play in
Let me see if I can explain it a bit for NawafD (Fidel, please correct me if I'm mistaken). After any football (soccer) match, it is customary for the 2 captains to exchange their jerseys.....it is supposed to promote friendship and ... Read More
Quote of the Day (Something to Consider and Re-Consider) by riyadh11
I love reading quotes specially those that makes sense to me (or I can relate with). I know you guys have something to share too, nevertheless, I will be posting here once in a while... :D It doesn't matter if you don't know who exactly said it... ...
How about this one from a professional services company: "We have no competition with those who charge less....they know what their value is !" Read More
Soccer match with Saudi people by NawafD
I didn't plan anything yet it's just an idea ... I know some fine places to play in
Once upon a time, I was a goalkeeper. Now possibly I'll be a better goalkeeper since my paunch would keep many a shot out. :lol: Read More
Best Calling Card for Riyadh to India calls. by rehabdoc
Hello Everyone, I shall be arriving in Riyadh later this month, and I expect that first getting the Iquama, then a mobile & internet connection is going to take 2 weeks at least. In the meantime, can anyone guide me what would be the best (read : ...
Thanks everyone for your invaluable collective input. I'm currently using a Nokia N8 which I plan to bring with me....hope there will be no compatibility problems. Riyadh11, I shall get in touch with you once I touchdown. Read More
Best Calling Card for Riyadh to India calls.
Hello Everyone, I shall be arriving in Riyadh later this month, and I expect that first getting the Iquama, then a mobile & internet connection is going to take 2 weeks at least. In the meantime, can anyone guide me what would be the best (read : ... Read More
how do you say I LOVE YOU in your own language... by superanjanet
in cebu philipines we say it...GIHIGUGMA KO IKAW... :)
In India, we have 22 official languages (when I last counted). In my mother-tongue, Bengali (spoken by people from Bengal), it is "Aami tomake Bhalo-bashi". :heart: Read More
looking for english speakers as friends by sweeetguy
you are more than welcome. im proud to greet you warmly here in your second country . hope you to enjoy your valuable moments here . im working for one of the remarkable saudi banks called fransisaudi bank.i graduated from ksu . i prefer to have ...
Dear Sweeetguy, Thanks once again for your reply. Looking forward to having a quality time in Riyadh. Please stay in touch. Read More
looking for english speakers as friends by sweeetguy
you are more than welcome. im proud to greet you warmly here in your second country . hope you to enjoy your valuable moments here . im working for one of the remarkable saudi banks called fransisaudi bank.i graduated from ksu . i prefer to have ...
Hello Sweetguy, Thank you for your wonderfully generous post. Count me too as one of your students in Arabic language. I am scheduled to join King Saud Medical City hospital later in Jan'2012. Do you have any idea how it is ? Thanks & Regards. Read More
Guidance on Riyadh by pupunbiswas
Frnds, Negotiating a job with a construction compny based in Jeddah but shall be stationed in Riyadh.I have been offered a salary of 6000SAR. I want to shift there with family (self, wife,2 kids of 10 yrs and 6 yrs) Kindly pass some informations ...
I agree with pupunbiswas that "Thanks" indeed is very small to express my gratitude at the wealth of information that you've so generously shared.:thanks::thanks: Although I was not the author of this thread, I was immensely benefitted by all the ... Read More
Going to Riyadh.
Hello everyone, I am a Doctor, specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in a private hospital in Kolkata, India. I have been offered a contractual job as Specialist at a Ministry of Health Hospital at Riyadh, KSA, and am thinking of ... Read More