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I left my heart in India

By Mckenna Toston The Guardsman I told myself a hundred times I wouldn’t cry on my last day. I never cry. Why should I now? It’s not like I fell hopelessly in love with a man who lives on the other side of the world, who I’ll

Chai tea, a birthday and a rickshaw collision

By Mckenna Toston I was awakened the morning of my birthday by a chai delivery from Sonu, accompanied by a dozen roses, a jeweled ring and a dosa breakfast. And then I got arrested and spent some time in the local police station—apparently it isn't smart to

Kolkata is full of charm, culture and history

By Mckenna Toston The Guardsman I became homesick on my sixth day. I missed my city, my friends, home-cooking, and fresh air. But then I landed in Kolkata, and I was home. Previously known as Calcutta and nicknamed The City of Joy, Kolkata was the British capital from 1600-

Chutney Express

By Mckenna Toston The Guardsman My name is Mckenna Toston. I am a 21-year old female journalism student at City College. I work as a nanny in San Francisco, and I live in an apartment in the Sunset District with four roommates. I am about to embark on a