IST - Indian Standard Time, also translates into Indian Stretchable Time. If they say "9 O'clock," they'll probably arrive at 9:10 at the earliest. There's not a lot called Planning, and everything is sort of jumbled together. People are insanely friendly, but holy hell is it dirty. There are also a million and one dogs on the streets, and while most look like they get enough to eat and are healthy, there are those who look absolutely miserable. 

Also, no, I haven't posted lately. Being in India has forced my thoughts away to other stuff, and before that was Christmas, mom's birthday, new year's, etc...