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What main languages are spoken here?:

Throughout India, almost 150 different languages are commonly spoken, so most people are fluent in multiple languages. In Delhi, many people speak Hindi and English.

What type of money is used here?:

Delhi, like the rest of India, uses the Indian rupee. The bills are brightly colored and have images of Mahatma Gandhi on them!

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

Water is incredibly inexpensive. A bottle typically costs 25 rupees (about 35 cents!).

What was the best meal this week?:

This week, I made my roommates a dish of spicy tofu served with homemade flatbread. Yum!

What music did I listen to this week?:

My friends and I have been on a Phil Collins kick, so we have listened to a lot of "Strangers Like Me" and "In the Air Tonight." 

What activity was the most fun this week?:

This week, I went with a friend to a big mall in Delhi to ice-skate. The rink was tiny, but the staff played amazing Bollywood music for us. Most of the locals there had never skated before, so everyone was falling while trying to dance to the music!

What did I read this week?:

I try to read India's major newspaper, The Times of India, every day.

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