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Hey Beautiful Soul,
I'm so happy you are here!
Why the name "Chikka Tikka Diaries"?
It all started in 2005 when my older sister was gifted a special book titled Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier from our Aunt on her 16th birthday!
**SPOILER ALERT: In the novel, the main character, Dimple Lala is an Indian-American teen dealing with average teen confusions and contemplating the life she has while living with her "traditional Indian parents," in New Jersey. As Dimple is constantly confused on either being "too Indian," or "too American," she finds her passion of photography when she was gifted a camera for her birthday, by her Dadaji (Indian name for paternal grandpa) - this camera Dimple names it as chikkatikka! If you want to read the entire book, I highly recommend it as it is one of the best teen fiction novels storytelling from the perspective of the child of an immigrant
Personally, my own camera is a tool to inspire and to encourage you to soothe your soul and your tastebuds - all through the lens of CTD! Welcome to the family!
with love,
💜 Vidya
P.S. remember to always keep smiling beautiful soul!
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