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Thinking for myself

Thinking for myself

This is my first post... the first ever blogging experience... I thought I should give it a try to see how well I can express my views to a not-so-interested reader..deep within, I know this might never be read... Still its for me at least...

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

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