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Gas price shock unsettles Indian America


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Ankur Parikh
Gas Price
by Ankur Parikh on Jul 10, 2008 01:17 AM  | Hide replies

I dont understand this, why this people are crying, i myself leave in Canada and its the habits that you have to adhere to , but if u cant change ur habits than ofcourse you will cry foul.

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Raju
RE:Gas Price
by Raju on Jul 10, 2008 01:31 PM
Kanjoos Gujjus live like beggars and spoil the name of other Indians. Even brainless Biharis are better than them in this regard.

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ABC XYZ
RE:Gas Price
by ABC XYZ on Jul 10, 2008 02:20 AM
You LEAVE in Canada !!! *LOL*

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Jameel Sayed
RE:Gas Price
by Jameel Sayed on Jul 10, 2008 01:02 PM
canadian english ???? "Leave in Canada"

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Gopal
Take it easy
by Gopal on Jul 10, 2008 01:14 AM

Dear NRIs (US)
We do not wish to abuse you for your way of living. When you are in Rome live like a Roman.
But our (Indian) culture has a hidden quality. We are amenable to change. We are trained to adjust to the surroundings. Take this as an advice. Get going, looking for the good days ahead. Work for the country you live in. Be a NATIONALIST as far your country of residence is concerned. Does not mean that you should accuse your country of origin. Keep a balance. Uphold your country of origin while working for the development of the country of residence.
Difficult times are there in life. Think of the great depression in US. Did they not overcome that strains? Keep the words: Change according to the time and place. Take it easy.

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com
RE:In IN continuation of last one..
by com on Jul 10, 2008 12:58 AM
I think this is really sick. How come your racist comments are not marked for abuse by the dear rediff moderator? ARe they also racist like you?

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Bagadbilla
RE:In IN continuation of last one..
by Bagadbilla on Jul 10, 2008 12:59 AM
I am not done yet. I have lots of experience to share with you guys such as my first job and other jobs after that. My experience in USA and many other stuffs. However, the next item in my plate is to write about my first job in Kolkata and move to hydderabad and seeing the gulta females closely. I wish to write more about gulta females, but only if you permit.

If you guys don't find this boring and want me to keep on going /writing, just add a comment : "We want more" -- and I would oblige.


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sachin chaudhary
RE:RE:In IN continuation of last one..
by sachin chaudhary on Jul 10, 2008 01:08 PM
in my last company there was a big gang of gults even my manager was a gult .
They are big time racist , only give good ratings to their gult brothers . Getting more and more gults in to the company and increasing the circle .
And one more thing , they always wear chappals in office at whatever high post they are ....

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speculator
RE:In continuation of Ohh my ...gas price
by speculator on Jul 10, 2008 01:07 AM
LOL.But they work hard as well and it's only natural that they get along well within their group.Isn't the same rule applies for Punjabis,
Marathas and everybody else.So why pick on them??

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com
RE:In continuation of Ohh my ...gas price
by com on Jul 10, 2008 01:23 AM
I think I can tell you why he is picking on them. This is the universal case with guys. When they get *s*d by some person, they start abusing the community to vent their frustration. And rediff makes money on this abuse, rediff sucks royally.

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kool Aby
RE:RE:In continuation of Ohh my ...gas price
by kool Aby on Jul 10, 2008 01:02 AM
yo....bagad...mind telling me where you from...kind of curious

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Pavan
RE:In continuation of Ohh my ...gas price
by Pavan on Jul 10, 2008 01:53 AM
Dude...your postings are fun, if you are not a a gulta or gulti, what would be fun is if you told us, what the gulti's really did to you, that you are venting out like this ??

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Pavan
RE:RE:In continuation of Ohh my ...gas price
by Pavan on Jul 10, 2008 01:56 AM
You also tell that you are from IIT ?, how did you get it in ?, by abusing gulti's ??, i can tell you this, you wont get far in life with that kind of attitude toward's other communities...peace

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Loan Shark
Make more Money
by Loan Shark on Jul 10, 2008 12:40 AM  | Hide replies

Indians in USA were never big spenders, they are big savers. So, this inflation is putting a dent in savings - not that they cannot afford stuff.

Still on a 1000 mile monthly usage at 25 mi/gal i.e 40 gal gas purchases, a $1/gal increase translates to only $40 per month - not a big deal by any standards.

People are just crying for nothing. You spend $60 on a weekend buffet lunch for a family of four and not think twice. Spend $40 at the movies - no dinner .. but when it comes to gas prices, everyone complains.

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NIKHIL ARYA
RE:Make more Money
by NIKHIL ARYA on Jul 10, 2008 12:59 AM
I agree with you..Crying for nothin. Its still very easy living in the US. Moreover if they have so much problem living in US, go to India and then you will find the real reason to cheer up in US. Grow up, u all were never BIG SPENDERS. so why to create this hoopla and panic. You all are still surviving good.

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raj capri
Why the whole world gives attention to US
by raj capri on Jul 10, 2008 12:32 AM  | Hide replies

I am an investor so speculation on commodities,Oil, Gold, Agriculture, base metal is my job. With the recent downturns the whole world is affected, Nikkei has been on red for 11 straight days. All major countries are feeling the pinch of higher oil price. They looked into Biofuel which instead increased the cost of agriculture. So higher oil prices is affecting people around the globe.
And its not a question about who owns merc,bmw-- i own an expensive car too but my budget is already set for the monthly gas and with all the rising food cost,inflation,weak job sectors ---- even a rich guy will feel the pinch. BUT MY POINT IS WHY IT HAS TO DO ONLY WITH STATES --- THERE ARE PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE GLOBE, WHAT ABOUT THEM?????????

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sonia gupta
RE:Why the whole world gives attention to US
by sonia gupta on Jul 10, 2008 02:28 AM
Exactly my thought.. Why does Rediff have to worry about USA ?? They should do reports on India.

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Loan Shark
RE:Why the whole world gives attention to US
by Loan Shark on Jul 10, 2008 12:41 AM
Because USA is a world leader and everyone else is trying to imitate Americans

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Sunny
It's just the begining .. the worst is yet to come.
by Sunny on Jul 10, 2008 12:30 AM  | Hide replies

Yes, the gas price pressure will come down to every country and person in some way or other.
Gas price increases means all other prices go up without choice. The only point here is
the developed countries are more used to cars as a means of necessity. Cars are still
considered luxury in our country. So people can fall back on other options if their
car usage gets expensive. But in US ppl. are more dependent on car. It's just that
they will have to find ways to reduce their car usage. But does that mean we can also
cut down on food ? No, we will have to take our daily dose of food. Looking at the way things are
going, in near future getting stuff to eat is going to be a next big problem as gas is
making transportation expensive and global warming is making cultivation difficult.
So guys don't fight talking of others .. think how everyone of us are going to survive
our future lives. It's just going to get worst.

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Sachin
RE:It's just the begining .. the worst is yet to come.
by Sachin on Jul 10, 2008 01:00 PM
In one way I feel its good we will have ctrl on global warming as the gas prices keeps shooting

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sonia gupta
RE:It's just the begining .. the worst is yet to come.
by sonia gupta on Jul 10, 2008 02:26 AM
Food wastage can be reduced.

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sonia gupta
Who is this person ???
by sonia gupta on Jul 10, 2008 12:15 AM  | Hide replies

Jeez... People in India went on strike last month on gas price rise... which world is the cry baby author living in??

First, the author was naive in thinking that USA will somehow have unlimited cheap gas supply forever.
Now, the author is naive in thinking that India is not facing similar problems from surgin fuel costs and food price.

Gas price is a reality and we all (ALL HUMAN BEINGS) will have to deal with it.

We will all have to cut down our fuel consumption - how about moving closer to work??? Why drive 65 miles (100km) to work everyday??

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sonia gupta
RE:Who is this person ???
by sonia gupta on Jul 10, 2008 12:17 AM
Correction: By author I meant all the people who were interviewed by the author.. they are the ones who are crying about prices.

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