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These is a short list of some words that are useful from Indians travelling to US (and vice-versa). Words in brackets are Indian versions. Apartment ( Flat ) House / Studio / Condo (Bungalow / Flat) Job ( Office ) Office (Cabin) Soda ( Any Cold Drink ) Gas (Petrol) Gas Station (Petrol Pump) Last Name (Surname) Photocopy (Xerox) Cop (Police) School ( School / College!! ) Grade (Standard) [ for …

Here are some clips from the 2002 AIS Diwali Function at USC. Comments None (October 01, 2009): Hi! Nice Video, though a bit dated. You can get some more information about diwali and also download Diwali 2009 themed wallpapers at this link below: Diwali Gift Hampers Comments None (October 01, 2009): Hi! Nice Video, though a bit dated. You can get some more information about diwali and also …

America is all about capitalism. Its about the big corporations. There are various good and bad things about capitalism, which is not a part of this blog. However, what I want to write is what Starbucks has done to people who start their day with these beverages. Starbucks has bought a whole lot of smaller/better/competetor (Seattle’s Best, Torrefazione Italia, etc.) coffee chains and replaced …

Update: Its actually probably in Malaysia or Indonesia. Comments Terence Monteiro (January 17, 2006): Hi, where was this performed? The language is Hindi for sure, but the cast may not be Indians. Anyway, interesting! None (March 06, 2006): hi there..is there any way you could email this video to me? or any place i could download it from please?my email address is rima@nyu.eduthank you so much! …

Kaun Banega Crorepati 2 ads everywhere at Metro Park Station, New Jersey. Talk about India going Global (or globalization going to India..).