Did you catch that indian train with an empty stomach, and now you feel like starving? Don’t worry, snack and drink sellers will pass by almost all the time:

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I recorded this announcement on the platform while we were waiting for our train from Varkala to Alleppey:

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After an advertisement jingle, the announcement is made in three languages: first in Malayalam (the official language of the state of Kerala), then in Hindi, and finally in English.

A happy new year to all of you! Live long and prosper!

New Year lights on the beach in Varkala

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