What are the feelings of the French people towards India?
One thing I can say. A good number of people including President Jacques Chirac are very supportive of India’s position on nuclear testing. Actually many people resent America’s sanctions on India on this count. Qn: Tell us about your experiences in India outside academic activities. My wife and kids enjoyed their stay here. My sons (aged 6 and 3) were happy playing along with the kids of all the workers here. But I noticed that people here find it surprising or unusual for our kids to mix with other kids. About food. I am strictly a non-vegetarian. I like all spicy food as far as it comes with chicken or meat! Qn: With what feelings will you be returning to France? I enjoyed my stay in all my visits to India to Allahabad, Mumbai and Madras. I find Madras in some ways still retaining some aspects of a village. I would like to come once again for a longer period like 4 to 6 months. I am not impressed by Goa, or Pondichery. I am quite happy here. I am even seriously thinking of settling
