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Blue balls

By Diwaker Gupta | Published: March 28th, 2009
Most Americans I talk to feel that I was raised here, because I don’t have the “Indian accent”. I don’t know about that, but what I do know is that cultural differences can show up in the least unexpected places. I’m reminded of an incident that happened in my second year in grad school. We [...]
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Now this is called coverage!

By Diwaker Gupta | Published: July 9th, 2008
Hilarious piece by the Onion News Network. Enjoy! Volatile India-Pakistan Standoff Enters 11,680th Day
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Shrinking carrots

By Diwaker Gupta | Published: July 8th, 2008
I got a promotional offer in my mail today from American Express. The highlight? An extra 1% cash back!! Clearly an offer I couldn't resist. I rushed to the sign up page, where I was greeted by the following: Pay close attention to the text below the image. First, they make sure I understand that [...]
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Et tu Simpsons?

By Diwaker Gupta | Published: November 29th, 2007
Not at all entertaining and bordering on pathetically cliched. Simpsons could and should have done better. YouTube – The Simpsons – India Outsourcing – Modified
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Another gem from ToI

By Diwaker Gupta | Published: November 1st, 2007
The Times of India continues to amaze me by their acumen for news-worthy stories. Here is their latest gem: Spider bite no excuse for rape, says court-Its a Mad, Mad World-World-The Times of India
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