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<div class="entry-content"><p>I started nimbupani in 2003 when two of my <a href="http://deepak.jois.name">closest</a> <a href="http://wendelin.blogspot.com">friends</a> started to blog. It was my first attempt at web design and writing. Previous incarnations were consequently slightly uncomforting to look at, but I am glad to say I have looked and learned a bit since then.</p>
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