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Do you have a bike? At present, I do not own a bike, but I had one till the time I studied in school. Now, it has been given to my cousin for her use. How often do you use it? Currently, I do not use the bike I once had as I mostly avail the office vehicle for work purposes. But, with the increasing pollution, traffic, and oil prices, I am planning to buy a bike soon. How old were you when you learned to ride a bike? As far as I can remember, I was around four years old when my sister taught me how to ride a bicycle. I learned to ride very quickly. Do many people in your country use bicycles? no, few of my country's population use bicycles for daily commutes. people are not tending to bikes in the cities, in spite of it being a more viable option for their health and the environment, required facilities are not on the streets. Do you think using bicycles should be encouraged? In my opinion, bicycles are a healthier alternative than motorcycles or cars, at least for short distances. So, I think using bicycles should be facilitated if we want to save the environment and keep ourselves fit. Do you often use a dictionary? Earlier, as I read a lot of books and magazines, I used to carry a dictionary with me and utilize it often. But now, due to my dynamic timetable, I get less time to read, so the use of a dictionary has also become finite. What do you use dictionaries for? My grandmother had advised me to note any obscure words and find their meaning in the dictionary as I read. I still take her advice today, which has helped keep my lingo updated. What kind of dictionaries do you think are most useful? Different types of dictionaries have diverse purposes, and it depends on the intent. Earlier, I used to carry a pocket dictionary, and now, I mostly use bilingual dictionaries as it helps me understand the word and usage better. Other than that, while researching, an encyclopedic dictionary can also be beneficial. Do you think dictionaries are useful for learning a language? I do agree with the view that dictionaries, especially bilingual dictionaries or etymological dictionaries, are effective for language learning. While the former helps the beginners as they comprehend the new word in their mother tongue or a language, they are efficient, the latter helps in clarifying how the term has come into being and facilitating mastery of spelling and retaining the meaning. What kind of information do you find in a dictionary? The information in a dictionary mainly depends on its type. But, in the most common type of dictionaries, we will get words organized based on the spelling, their phonetic transcription, and their meaning. Sometimes, we also get some example sentences to show the usage. Other than these, in bilingual dictionaries, we have words with similar meanings in the alternate language; in etymological ones, we get the evolution of the specific word, etc. What do you do in the evenings? Mostly, after logging out of work/ study, I take a coffee/tea break and chitchat with my mother about the day's work. Then, I get to assist her with her work or continue to read a book till dinner. What do you do in the evenings? Usually, I spend most of my evenings with my family. Occasionally, I go out with my friends, or they visit me. Both have profound value in my life as I like to communicate with them on eclectic matters. Do you ever work or study in the evening? No, I try to take a hiatus from work or study in the evening as I go through a hectic schedule all over the day and need some time to relax. Although, on some occasions, I do research for my career and personal growth. What is a popular activity for young people in your country in the evenings? With the changing lifestyle and accessibility to diverse activities, different groups of young people participate in multifaceted tasks in the evening. Like on weekdays, office-going people either de-stress or organize themselves for the next day and students relish their hobby or go out for tuition in the evening. But, on the weekends, all young people mostly enjoy themselves with family or friends. Do you do the same thing in the evenings as you did when you were a child? It is not possible to continue with the exact activities I did in my childhood now, as there has been a monumental shift in the way of living as well as my responsibilities. As a child, I used to study with my cousin under the supervision of my grandfather and then play with them. But now, I take a break from work and spend quality time with my family or friends. Why are you planning to spend a period of time abroad? I envisage moving abroad for a short time to complete the research I am conducting for my Ph.D. studies. It will assist me in my studies and aid me in accumulating experience as well as satisfy my dromomania. How have your family and friends support you in this? I feel blessed that both my family and friends have been extremely corroborating of this venture. My parents have been upfront about providing me with financial aid if required. Likewise, my friends have suggested several places to visit and encounter local cuisine and forewarned me about certain hardships I might have to face. How long do you plan to be abroad? I intend to move to London for the remaining eight months for the concluding part of the research. In case i feel it is necessary, I might need to extend my stay. How exactly will you benefit from this experience? Firstly, I will partake in how people live in these places, their culture, and the past. Secondly, communicating with locals will help me attain acuity, which will help me in my analysis. Additionally, I will be able to explore a new place that will fulfill my wanderlust. What problems do you think you may have abroad? In accordance with the advice of one of my experienced friends, I might have difficulty adjusting to the climate as India is a tropical country and the UK has a temperate climate. She has also added that initially, I might feel homesick, but the welcoming people will make me a part of their community. Other than that, I don't think I will have any hurdles unless something unusual happens.