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GaramChai.com >> About
So
many Indians in the US. So few Web sites that cater to the
needs of Indians. This is the main reason why GaramChai.com
was started. There was no comprehensive site on the web that
could give a complete listing of all the Indian business and
non-profit organizations in the US.
We
at GaramChai are also focusing on different aspects of Indian
life in the US and are trying to make the site more dynamic
in both look and content. We are a growing venture and are
constantly expanding the scope of the site.
GaramChai®
is registered with the the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office as a Service Mark and was first used in commerce in
December 1999
Why
the name GaramChai?
As
we all know, GaramChai means hot tea. News and information
about Indians in the US which is hot and current-that is our
motto and the reason why GaramChai. And who doesn't enjoy
a hot cuppa tea?
Meaning
of "desi in pardes"- "
for the Indian abroad"
How
do we contact GaramChai?
The
best and most convenient way to contact us at GaramChai.com
is by shooting off an e-mail. You could also use the web-based form
that can be found at "Contact
US"
How
can we get our business listed on GaramChai?
We
are a community oriented site and want to provide the most
accurate and extensive database that will be useful to Indians
in the US. You can send a brief description of your business/service/organization
to us at e-mail: Webmaster@GaramChai.com. You could also
use the web-based form that can be found at "Submit"
What
is the nature of listings on GaramChai.com?
Garamchai.Com
has extensive listings of commercial and cultural entities,
businesses, and online venture in the US. To get an idea of
the nature of listings, you can visit our Sitemap.
How
often is GaramChai.com updated?
We
update the site on a regular basis. However, given the resource
constraints and the nature of data being provided, you can
expect to see updation and changes on a weekly basis. We do
a complete refresh of GaramChai.com every weekend. This is
generally done between 8 and 9 PM EST on Saturdays.
How
do we partner with GaramChai.com?
Garamchai.Com
is poised to become one of the best web portals encompassing
all desi (Indian) information for Indians residing in
the US. We started this venture in October 1999. The
visitors to GaramChai.com are predominantly Indians based
in the US.
We
are constantly working on partnerships and are looking for
co-branded content providers and advertisers and sponsors.
If you are interested in partnering with GaramChai.com, please
send a brief description of your business/service/organization
to us at e-mail. You could also find advertisement details
at "Advertise" If you are interested
in further details about GaramChai.com, please request for
a Fact Sheet by mailing us at e-mail: Webmaster@GaramChai.com
How
popular is GaramChai.com?
We
can go on about the popularity of our portal. However, here
is a sample mail indicating that entrepreneurs and competitors
are employing others
to COPY our content! Imitation is the best form of flattery?
Comments:
I am a virtual assistant WITH guru.com
I recently received a job request with your website as the
attached link. Please see the attached memo:
Project ID: 141662
Title: Indian Associations Contact Info
Category: Admin Support (Legal, Medical, & Accounting)
Description: The attached excel file lists approx. 140 Indian
Associations across the US. We need the Contact Name, Phone
Number, Email, Location, and Website.
The links to these association websites can be found at http://www.garamchai.com/desiassc.htm.
The associations in the excel file is in the same order as
the website.
I am VERY INTERESTED in taking on this assignment. Please
contact as as soon as possible. Thank you!
Sincerely,
M.D
GaramChai
in the News
 The Hindu 'How to feel `Desi in Pardes' ...Contact Indian
Students' Associations before departure. This is the most
important thing that one should do before departure. Almost
every university in the US has got an Indian Students Association.
Contact them before departure as they would provide all the
necessary details that one needs to know. Every association
has got its own interactive websites with all the options
like FAQ (frequently asked questions), chat and e-mail queries.
If one has difficulty in locating them then visit www.garamchai.com ....
Computers Today (July 15th 2000): GaramChai.com has found its niche as a "one-stop"
information portal providing information and all kinds of
listings for Indians in the US.
PRWeb Press Release: GaramChai.Com,
New information portal for (Asian) Indians attracts 10,000
visitors
India Journal (March 10, 2000)
"COOL
WEBSITES" Garamchai.com: Hot Listings - By
Christina Das
"Searching
the net for a cup of homemade Indian tea in New York,a Gurudwara
in Hawaii or a Bharatnatyam dancer in California? Wherever
located in the United States , anything Indian is located
at Garamchai.com.
Garamchai.com aims to provide everything Indians living in
the United States may need to maintain their lifestyle outside
of India. This site is a complete resource listing of 250
temples,200 restaurants,50 online shops and 300 bazaars. Other
listings include jewelers, wedding specialists, theaters,
beauty salons, Mosques and Gurudwaras. With
the large amounts of information, the site is well organized
dividing most listings into state categories. Sending comments
or suggestions is simple with a form that is provided on the
site."
"....the site has the potential to become a full-service
resource for Indians who are new as well as established in
the United States.(Garamchai.com)... has turned into a forum
for Indians living abroad."
About.com had recently featured GaramChai.com
as one of the top Indian Web Sites on their Indian Culture
page. Other sites are also listing GaramChai.com as one of
the hottest Indian sites to have hit the Web.
GaramChai.Com has been listed by Netscape as a  .
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