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India Today
07-08-2025
- India Today
French woman teaching in Gujarat says she feels safer in India than in France
A French woman currently living and working in Gujarat as a teacher has opened up about her experience in India, saying she finds the country culturally rich, welcoming and surprisingly safer than her home an interview with Nigerian YouTuber Pascal Olaleye, the woman spoke about her two-year stay in India and what continues to draw her to the nice to live in India. It's a nice experience,' she said, describing her time in the country. Having travelled to Delhi, Mumbai, the Northeast, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Kerala, she said that what fascinates her the most is India's diversity. 'I like the culture of India the most because it is very different from Europe. Every 10 kilometres, there is something new. Very interesting people,' she she said that she doesn't plan to stay in India permanently: 'I won't stay in India forever for sure, because I am not consistent geographically. I am always moving every two to three years.'One of the biggest misconceptions people in France have about India, she said, is that it's unsafe - something she personally disagrees with.'People in France think that India is very unsafe, but I don't feel like it is. It always depends on what you call unsafe. The roads are not very safe, yes. But if you are walking on a street, nobody will come and aggress you, like how it is happening in France. Nobody will come to say, 'give me your bag',' she explained, adding, 'India is safer than France for sure. As a woman, I can walk alone at 3am in India, and there is absolutely no problem.'When asked what she didn't like about India, she described it as a 'love-hate relationship.''Sometimes you love India for something, and the next day you hate it for the exact same thing. For example, people are always very social and ask you if you need something. Sometimes you really appreciate it - within one minute, you have everything. The next day, you're tired of people asking you every time, and you're like, no, I don't need anything. So for the same reason, you love it and hate it,' she interview was shared on YouTube with the title, 'I'm French and Lived in India for 2 Years—What No One Tells You – My Honest Review.'Watch the video here: Her perspective offered a rare glimpse into India's charm, contradictions, and complexity.- Ends
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Time of India
Watch: French woman relocated to India says ‘India is safer'; netizens react
A French woman, who has reportedly relocated to India, described India as safer than France in a video that is now going viral on social media. The conversation between a Nigerian YouTuber, Pascal Olaleye, and the woman has stirred mixed reactions online as she stresses that many foreigners misunderstand India due to prevailing stereotypes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The woman, a teacher by profession, has been living in India for the past two years, says she likes the culture, 'which is very different from Europe,' as per the YouTube video posted by Olaleye on his channel. When asked if she thinks India is safer than France, she says, 'Yes, for sure.' India, which is considered to be an unsafe place for women, has proved to be a better area than France for a female. She also shared that even if she loves staying in India, she does not plan to live here permanently, saying that she does not like being limited by geography. At one point, she also says that she shares a 'hate-love' relationship with the country. 'Sometimes you love India for something and the next day you hate it for the exact same thing,' she said in the video. The video, which has garnered around 74,000 views on , has led to mixed reactions among netizens. 'She is correct. I've lived all over India and have never experienced anything dangerous.' commented a user. 'As an Indian origin person born in Africa lived in India India and Europe India is best,' commented another user. 'As an Indian American, the whole 'India is unsafe' is definitely not solely a French thing. Seems trendy these days to stereotype and demonize India as such,' read another comment. While some users agreed with the woman's perspective, others expressed disagreement with her views. 'It's not absolutely true it depends on who you meet and have to deal with!' said one user. 'As an Indian living in France, I don't agree with her.. Yes incidents like pickpocketing, snatching etc are very common in France and can happen even in a crowded place in broad daylight but that's nothing as compared to the eve teasing incidents, being touched inappropriately publicly, people staring at you all the time, moral polices everywhere judging and telling you what to do, that constant fear is no way comparable to anything. . I love my country but the truth is the truth..,' read a comment.
NDTV
07-08-2025
- NDTV
French Woman Shares Why She Relocated To Gujarat: "People Think India Is Unsafe, But..."
A French woman working as a teacher in Gujarat has sparked a conversation online after revealing why she chose to move to India. In an interview with a Nigerian YouTuber, she shared that she has been living in the country for the past two years. She described India as safer than France, highlighting how she feels more secure here. However, she also admitted to having a love-hate relationship with the country. While she appreciates many aspects of life in India, certain challenges continue to test her patience and adaptability. "She Left France for India... here's why," YouTuber Pascal Olaleye, who shifted to India three years ago, wrote while sharing the video on Instagram. In the clip, the woman revealed that she lives in Rajkot, Gujarat. She shared what being a foreigner in India is like. "My Honest Experience Living in India as a French Woman. After living in India for 2 full years, I've finally decided to sit down and share everything - the good, the bad, and the completely unexpected," the caption of the YouTube post read. Watch the video below: In the clip, the woman shared that she feels safer in India than in her own country. She said she has not faced public harassment in India, unlike in France, where such encounters are more frequent. "People in France think India is very unsafe. But I don't feel that way," the woman said. "In France, someone may stop you on the street and ask for your bag or try to grab it. That kind of thing hasn't happened to me in India," she continued. The woman noted that even walking alone at 3 am in India hasn't caused her any concern. "As a woman, I have walked alone in India at 3 am and did not encounter any problems," she said. She also stated that she has felt safer from public harassment here than back home. "Public spaces in India feel more secure to me," she said. The woman said that she likes India, but she also went on to say that she does not plan to stay here forever. She revealed that she plans to move after some time, saying that she doesn't want to be bound by geography. The woman said that she has a love-hate relationship with the country. The video has sparked a conversation on social media. While some agreed with her, others called her perspective delusional. "The funny thing is I mean India has multiple personality disorder it is sometimes the best sometimes it feels the worst. But I love it but I know it can be better," one user wrote. "Generally India is good, but 3am always may not always be safe," commented another. "As an Indian living in France, I don't agree with her. Yes, incidents like pickpocketing, snatching etc are very common in France and can happen even in a crowded place in broad daylight but that's nothing as compared to the eve teasing incidents, being touched inappropriately publicly, people staring at you all the time, moral polices everywhere judging and telling you what to do, that constant fear is no way comparable to anything. I love my country but the truth is the truth," said a third user. "As an Indian American, the whole 'India is unsafe' is definitely not solely a French thing. Seems trendy these days to stereotype and demonise India as such," remarked another.
Hindustan Times
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘France is not as safe as India': Woman reveals why she relocated to Gujarat
A conversation between a Nigerian YouTuber and a French woman about safety in India has sparked mixed reactions on social media. In a video, the French woman who relocated to India called the country safer than France, adding that foreigners often don't realise the truth due to the various stereotypes. A French woman who relocated to India two years ago. (YouTube/Pascal Olaleye) 'She Left France for India… here's why,' YouTuber Pascal Olaleye, who shifted to India three years ago and now runs a business with his friends, wrote on Instagram. In a YouTube post, Olaleye shared that the woman, a teacher by profession, has been living in India for the past two years. In the YouTube video, she shared what being a foreigner in India is like. During the conversation, she mentioned that she was in Rajkot, Gujarat. She shares that she likes India but would not stay forever. She plans to move after some time, adding that she doesn't want to be bound by geography. At one point, Olaleye asks her about misconceptions foreigners have about India. The woman says that people in France think India is unsafe, adding that it is not. Olaleye then asks, 'Are you saying France is not as safe as India? India is safer than France?' The woman replies, 'Yes.' However, she also shares that she has a love-hate relationship with India, citing some of the instances she faced in her daily life. She says that the reason she loves India sometimes also becomes the reason she hates it. What did social media say? The video sparked varied reactions on social media. While some agreed with the woman, others labelled her as delusional. An individual commented, 'I'm fine in India. Safer than Canada.' Another remarked, 'As an Indian living in France, I don't agree with her. Yes, incidents like pickpocketing, snatching etc are very common in France and can happen even in a crowded place in broad daylight but that's nothing as compared to the eve teasing incidents, being touched inappropriately publicly, people staring at you all the time, moral polices everywhere judging and telling you what to do, that constant fear is no way comparable to anything. I love my country but the truth is the truth.' A third remarked, 'It's not absolutely true. It depends on who you meet and who you have to deal with!' A fourth wrote, 'As an Indian American, the whole 'India is unsafe' is definitely not solely a French thing. Seems trendy these days to stereotype and demonise India as such.
