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I'm recently married, and am trying to introduce my wife to Couchsurfing. If you are an experienced Couchsurfer, please do send us a request - even if it is to meet for a meal or coffee. I would really like her to meet people who represent the spirit of Couchsurfing.
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This is Ajit Nathaniel. I was born in Madras and raised in the hills of Himachal Pradesh. I now live in Gurgaon, having moved here after spending six years in Bangalore and five years in Hyderabad.

I enjoy reading, writing, painting, food and many other activities. I have a very politically incorrect sense of humour and have developed a reputation as an impromptu comedian and raconteur- something that friends and former colleagues of mine claim to enjoy a great deal.

Apart from my day-job as a Compliance Consultant, I'm working on a collection of short stories. I am also a certified Krav Maga self-defence instructor.

My prior professional experience includes selling language courses, selling perfume, ghost-writing, contract work as a member of a security detail (that's kinda-sorta like a bodyguard), tech support, and anti money laundering research for a US investment bank.

My wife Varsha is trained to teach Spanish and Japanese. She is a voracious reader just like me, and is currently furthering her education in Japanese.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While in Hyderabad, I have been an active host. I loved showing people around Hyderabad's vanishing monuments. The Couchsurfing scene in Gurgaon seems pretty dead - though I'd be happy to host.

Interests

Writing, Reading, Calligraphy, Western Classical music (Opera) Food, Drinking, Politically incorrect humour.

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Ronin, The Silence of The Lambs, The Red Dragon, Hannibal, Life is Beautiful, Yes Minister, Yes Prime Minister.
Books: All PG Wodehouse, The Joys of Yiddish, Born to Kvetch, The Odyssey, The Illiad, there are just so many!!
Music: Western Classical, Opera, Rock and Roll, Big Band Music...

Teach, Learn, Share

Freemasonry, Computer Hardware and Software, Linux in a home environment, public speaking, Krav-Maga.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Books, hundreds of them! Information on Indian history and culture, an insight into Indian society and the economy.

Krav Maga.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom

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