Lithuania’s Ambassador to India on Hindi, Sanskrit & Why India Feels Like Home

Lithuania’s Ambassador to India opens up about her long and special journey with India - from first arriving here as a young student and backpacker to now returning as ambassador with an even deeper connection to the country. Together, we wander through the vibrant lanes of Chandni Chowk, taste iconic parathas and winter sweets, and speak about the layers of India that are so often misunderstood. From funny stories about speaking Hindi on local buses to reflections on Sanskrit, culture, history, and the future of Lithuania-India relations, this conversation felt both personal and fascinating. She shared why India keeps calling her back, what makes this country impossible to understand in just one trip, and why she believes Lithuania and India have more in common than one might expect. As an Italian living between cultures, I always love these exchanges - discovering how others experience India through their own lens. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did 🇱🇹🇮🇳 00:00 – A Sweet Start in Chandni Chowk 01:19 – Meet Lithuania’s Ambassador to India 01:53 – Returning to India for a Second Mandate 02:11 – Speaking Hindi, Sanskrit & Connecting With People 03:30 – Winter Sweets and a “Sugar Rush” Stop 04:27 – Favorite Places in India Beyond the Obvious 05:26 – A Lithuanian Dish That Feels Surprisingly Indian 06:10 – Favorite Hindi Words, Jugaad & Indian Food 07:10 – A Walk Through Paranthe Wali Gali 07:44 – Hidden Corners of Chandni Chowk 08:59 – Tasting One of Delhi’s Crispiest Parathas 10:14 – Why India Is So Often Misunderstood 11:47 – Living Between Cultures & Explaining India 13:02 – Entering Kinari Bazaar 13:44 – Sanskrit and Lithuanian: The Surprising Language Connection 15:31 – Milk Cake, Memory & Cultural Curiosity 15:57 – Lithuania, Gandhi & the Story Behind the Sandals 19:12 – What First Drew Her to India 20:04 – Why India Keeps Calling Her Back 22:10 – Culture, Innovation & the Future of Lithuania–India Relations 24:11 – Returning to the Place Where It All Began 26:21 – A Message to Young Indians Considering Lithuania 27:53 – Closing Moments in Delhi Follow Me: Instagram:   / onlyonegiulia   Facebook:   / onlyonegiulia   Twitter:   / onlyonegiulia   For Business Inquiry Only: [email protected] #delhifood #india #lithuania