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What appeared to be a routine exam update turned viral, all thanks to a bizarre greeting. In a post that rapidly gained traction, the user shared a screenshot of an email that began with “Dear Idli Chutney No Sambhar.”
Regardless of whether it was an honest mistake or some unintentional prank, the post went viral. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Ever received an email that made you do a double-take, wondering if you were accidentally part of an elaborate joke? Well, one Reddit user recently experienced that very confusion after receiving an email from IIT Roorkee on GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) admit card, which quickly became the talk of the internet. What appeared to be a routine exam update turned viral, all thanks to a bizarre greeting. In a post that rapidly gained traction, the user shared a screenshot of an email that began with “Dear Idli Chutney No Sambhar.”
To make matters even more confusing, the email then went on to inform the recipient that “GATE 2025 Admit Cards are now available to download from the GOAPS portal.” The strange out-of-place greeting set the internet ablaze. In the caption, the user jokingly asked, “I got this official mail from GATE. Is this intentional? How can they make such a mistake?”
Regardless of whether it was an honest mistake or some unintentional prank, the email quickly became viral. What followed was a flood of memes, jokes, and witty comments from users who couldn’t get enough of the absurdity.
Many viewers took to the comments section to share their own reactions to the email. “He’s right, I received the same. Some must have done something messed up,” shared a viewer. Another responded, “Is this some joke?” The absurdity of the situation left everyone in stitches, as the email had unintentionally turned into a comedic goldmine. One user responded saying, “Hello. Dear Idli Chutney No Sambhar, From Sarson Da Saag And Makki Di Roti.”
Others jumped in with more hilarious comments, like, “I hope it’s orange chutney otherwise it would be an utter waste to be stuck with white chutney and no sambhar.” The jokes kept rolling in, with one user saying, “Unpaid intern at it.” Someone, adding to the fun, wrote, “That intern should get a raise at the IT cell.”
“Bhai admit card download kar, uspe tera naam IDLI CHUTNEY to nahi hai kahi (Brother, download the admit card, check if they have not put your name as Idli Chutney),” commented a viewer.