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Finnish Couple in Mumbai Showcases India's Beauty, Says 'We Feel Safe Here'.
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News18•05-10-2026, 09:56
Finnish Couple in Mumbai Showcases India's Beauty, Says 'We Feel Safe Here'.
- •Touko Helanen and Janika Tuunainen from Finland have been living in India since May 2026, working as teachers at the Finland International School in Mumbai.
- •The couple shared a video on social media expressing their views on India, which they found to be quite different from what they had been told about it globally.
- •They showcased glimpses of Mumbai's streets, people, and daily life, describing India as a beautiful and colorful country with impressive culture and traditions.
- •The couple acknowledged that India has some problems and challenges but believes such difficulties exist in almost every country worldwide.
- •Touko spoke about feeling safe in India, stating that every day spent there teaches him something new, and it's time for the world to see India's other side.
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Touko Helanen and Janika Tuunainen, a couple from Finland, moved to India with their two children in May 2026 and work as teachers at the Finland International School in Mumbai's Racecourse area.
The couple shared via their social media page @thefindianfamily that India is a colorful, welcoming country, and Touko explicitly stated that they feel safe living there.
They decided to leave their comfort zone so that their children wouldn't grow up seeing only a single, limited environment, allowing them to experience the reality of the world more closely.
