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Japanese Woman's Journey: Love and Life in India

12/8/2025

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Yasuko Malhotra, a 63-year-old from Japan, first visited India in 1993 as a translator for Buddhist monks meeting Mother Teresa.
Six years later, she returned to India to settle there and build a life, drawn by love.
Malhotra continues to explore and understand the complexities of her adopted country, reflecting on culture and history.

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Story summary

Yasuko Malhotra, a 63-year-old from Japan, first visited India in 1993 as a translator for Buddhist monks meeting Mother Teresa.
Six years later, she returned to India to settle there and build a life, drawn by love.
Malhotra continues to explore and understand the complexities of her adopted country, reflecting on culture and history.