NEW DELHI

1. Boarding facilities for dogs for when we travel?

2. Proximity to residence: D-50, Malcha Marg, Block D, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, 110021, India

3. Art, robotics, pottery.

4. Sports/ recreational clubs. Swimming pool access. Squash courts. Youth football club/ teams

5. Focus on critical thinking, analysis, public speaking and collaborative work.

6. EDUCATION

6.1. Best International schools - international student body & teachers. Sizeable national diversity

6.2. Primary/ prep school - 7 year old twin boys

6.3. Balanced STEAM curriculum. IB desirable but not necessary. Strong balance of extra-curricula activities + academics. Football/ soccer critical.

6.4. Homeschooling tutor/ coach for April - July 2020. English, athletic, adventurous, kinesthetic.

6.5. I am not interested in a high stress/ pressure classical/ traditional education.

7. HOUSEKEEPING

7.1. Governess/ housekeeper. Chef/ cook. Cleaner/ Laundress cum nanny.

7.2. Chauffeur/ driver/ right hand man

7.3. Vetting service/ recommendations

7.4. English speaking

7.5. Labour laws - working hours, vacation days, salary brackets

8. CONNECTIVITY

8.1. Mobile phone eligibility/ requirements

8.2. Home wi-fi/ internet service

8.3. Cable - international/ English

9. HEALTH

9.1. Best paediatrician

9.2. Dentist - paediatric and adult

9.3. Hospital. Emergency room

9.4. Family doctor - home visits

9.5. Gynaecologist/ endocrinologist/ menopause specialist

9.6. Pharmacy delivery app

10. SHOPPING

10.1. Grocery apps

10.2. Food delivery apps

10.3. Bottled water delivery

10.4. Best grocery stores for Western food items

10.5. Children's clothing stores

10.6. Furniture and home decor stores

10.7. Access to beer , wines, spirits ... where?

10.8. Sporting goods store

11. POLLUTION

11.1. Home air purifiers - gimmick or necessary? Recommended brands and providers

11.2. Home bottle water dispenser/ providers

12. TEXTILES - I quilt and sew table linens

12.1. Sources of cotton and linen.

12.2. I've never worked with khadi but would love to

12.3. Introduction to Chikankari Embroidery

12.4. Set up of small cottage industry for table linens and blanket quilts

12.5. Sewing parafernalia stores - sewing machine servicing [Brother brand], threads, thimbles, scissors, needles etc. Janome brand seems to be prevalent in India

13. RECREATION

13.1. Gym. Yoga/ spinning studios

13.2. Vacation/ recreation locations to flee the city

14. PETS - the boys want a dog

14.1. Perception of pets in India - availability of vets, walking trails, pet food etc?

14.2. Types of dogs readily available