setSuna's definitions

mehndi

1. Art of painting an herbal henna paste on the body in intricate designs (as the paste sets, it temporarily dyes the skin underneath a shade of orange or red). Sometimes called a "henna tattoo."
2. This guy Daler's last name.

Mehndi on children's hands is a good way to keep them out of trouble, because they can't touch anything as the paste dries.

by Setsuna September 14, 2004

NRI

Non-resident Indian.

Banks like to cater to NRIs by offering ways for them to send money to their families in India.

by Setsuna September 14, 2004

Namaste

"Hello" and "goodbye" in India. Like "aloha," but said while clasping both hands (like in prayer, I guess) in front of you.

A slightly more formal variant is "namaskar."

Going in: "Namaste."
Going out: "Namaste."

by Setsuna September 14, 2004