February 2008
We were new in Karlsruhe. German system of everyday life was very different for us. An acquiescence in my department told me about Kunchiwala couple and suggested to contact them. Eventually, I contacted them. At that time, I talked with "Mr. Kunchiwala" who invited me and my wife to his house on the very same evening.

Indian music was playing on in his house. "Mrs. Kunchiwala" made indian chai. Our first impression about them was: Indian origin Mr. Kunchiwala adapted German mannerisms, whereas German origin Mrs. Kunchiwala perfectly complemented him by adapting Indian mannerisms. They offered their assistance to help us during our initial phase in Karlsruhe.

I was pretty formal to address them as "Mr" and "Mrs" Kunchiwala. "Mrs. Kunchiwala" affectionately told us to address them as aunty and uncle. And thus they became uncle and aunty for us.

August 2008
I had to go to a general practitioner doctor for some reason. Uncle suggested us one doctor. I told the doctor that I got his contact from "Mr. Kunchiwala". I was formal in addressing. And to my surprise, the doctor said with a BIG smile on his face," A ha.... Kunchiwala Uncle.....call him uncle." Even for the doctor, "Mr. Kunchiwala" was Kunchiwala Uncle!!!

We wish uncle and aunty good, healthy and joyful time ahead.