India…From the eyes of a Non Resident Insider

June 28, 2008 • 11:29 pm

The New AmreekanDesi

Here’s announcing the launch of amreekandesi.com. Yes we have moved!!

So i was thinking of getting my own domain, and it finally happened this weekend. Still setting up, but looks like the basics work fine already. Please do visit, and send me a note if you find some functionality broken.

I promise you this…i have many ideas for this site. It will take its due course in getting there, and your support is crucial.

Please update your favorites, blogroll links, feed links etc.

Please also tell your colleagues/neighbors to come read amreekandesi.com

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