The Day before Diwali
Note: The following work is loosely based on different events in my life across a long duration. There might be a resemblance to people in real life in the plot, but the encounters, musings and the interactions mentioned here are purely a work of fiction and do not express my true opinions or feelings towards any individual. 13 November 2012, 9 A.M Went to meet a friend. Met the old caretaker of his building, Jeevan. He has been living in a room that has been allotted to him since many years. Exchanged greetings and wished him a Happy Diwali. "काहे की दिवाली साहब" He said. I asked him what happened "तंगी चल रही है।" I agreed and said that inflation had indeed made life hard. But did anything else happen, I added. "मेरा पोता बीमार हो गया था, 2 लाख लगेंगे इलाज में". I was flabbergasted "You only tell ". He continued. "Is it possible for me to arrange such a big amount?" "इश्वर सब भला करेंगे"- I said. "अब ...
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