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SMILE PINKI
- Pinki
Todays newspapers were full of news about Oscars.One of the news was about Smile Pinki,a documentary,which had also won an Oscar.I picked up one of such stories at random.Here it is:
Smile Pinki win brings cheer to UP village.
Smile Pinki..
While Slumdog Millionaire made a clean sweep at the Oscars, another unlikely star from India has been born. The protagonist of Smile Pinki, Pinki Sonkar, is a celebrity in Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
The 40-minute short film Smile Pinki directed by American filmmaker Magan Mylan, is about an Indian girl who is ostracised because of her cleft lip. In the film, she undergoes corrective surgery which enables her to enjoy a normal childhood. Her story has moved the judges at the Oscars, as the film bagged the Best Short Documentary award. Pinki had stopped smiling as she was embarrassed of her cleft lip. The Smile Train, an international organisation that offers free surgeries for cleft-lip patients all over the world, arrived in Pinki’s village. In her film, Mylan has documented how this surgery has changed Pinki’s life. The Oscar also brings the underdeveloped Rampur Dabai hamlet into the limelight and the authorities have now committed to build roads and provide drinking water and solar electricity. The Dabai village has a population of around 2,000. Most of the people are poor and work as labourers for their livelihood. As a part of development, the district authorities will also renovate the primary school in the village.The villagers believe that the award will raise the popularity of the village and usher in progress.
I am deeply touched by this story.
I also salute selfless services of doctors like Dr Subodh Kumar Singh who carried out the surgery in 2007 and changed her life completely.Here is a brief narrative:
Pinki Kumari is an eight-year-old girl who is living with a severe cleft-lip in one of the poorest areas of India. Not allowed to attend school at her native village, Rampur Dhabahi near Bairampur village in Mirzapur, near Varanasi, and ostracized because of her deformity, Pinki lives a life of quiet desperation as she waits and wonders if she will ever receive the cleft surgery. Her parents could never afford the surgery that she desperately needs. By chance, Pinki’s parents meet a social worker one day who is traveling village to village, gathering patients for a hospital that provides free cleft lip surgery to thousands of poor children each year through the’ The Smile Train’ programme. The surgery was performed by plastic surgeon Dr Subodh Kumar Singh, who along with Pinki attended the 81st Academy Award ceremony.The film sheds light on the global problem of cleft lip and cleft palate. According to Smile Train, more than 4.7 million children in developing countries suffer with unrepaired clefts. Each child could be saved, just like Pinki, with a simple surgery that takes as little as 45 minutes and costs as little as $250.Over the past 10 years, Smile Train has provided free cleft surgery for hundreds of thousands of children who would otherwise never have received it. The organization is the world’s leading cleft charity with thousands of partners and programs in 76 of the world’s poorest countries.
For further details and other cross references,please see the following site :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smile_Pinki
What are your comments dear Readers ?
As for me, I can only quote Nida Fazli :
“ Ghar se masjid hai bahut door
Chalo yuun kar lein,
Kisi rotey hue bachche ko hasaya jaaye!”
Those who would like to see a video on the subject,please click on the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamEXQ8×72c
Some of the photographs of cleft lips shown in this video may be disturbing but unless you see them you will not be able to judge the degree of transformation in Pinki’s life -before and after the surgery.
Let’s hope that organisations like the Smile Train continue their onward journey to bring hope,happiness,laughter and smiles in the lives of many more such Pinkies.
- Pinki
WEDDING PLANNERS
Today I am posting a collaborative piece pertaining to a genre of humorous poetry called “SENRYU” (A Japanese word ) I tried to know what exactly is a Senryu by going to the following link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senryu
Another useful and informative link is as under:
http://members.optushome.com.au/kazoom/poetry/senryu.html
I also came across a subject matter titled :
HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAIKU AND SENRYU ?
For an answer to this question readers can visit:
http://members.tripod.com/~Startag/HkSenDiff.html
The reason why I call this piece as WEDDING PLANNERS is that all the silly,sillier and silliest SENRYUs pertain to the theme of a wedding or a marriage between two persons.
The idea started from a poet named Gautam Nadkarni of Mumbai, who first posted two of his witty senryus in MUSE on 20th Feb 2009.These were as under:
1.poet’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for better or verse
2.baker’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for batter or worse
Mr Nadkarni invited other readers and members of Muse by saying :
“Friends, if you can think of equally silly or more ridiculous senryu please share them with our readers. Mr Broca, please oblige if possible.”
So,many of fellow MUSE-icians took up the challenge and it literally rained Senryus.
Here is a glimpse of it all:
3.Yankee’s wedding –
she accepts her man
jet-setter or worse (Gautam)
4.postman’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for letter or worse (Gautam)
5.doctor’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for better or nurse (Gautam)
6.pickpocket’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for better or purse (Gautam)
7.sorcerer’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for better or curse (Cheryl-Philippines)
8.swindler’s wedding-
she accepts her man
in sickness and in stealth (—do—-)
9.pauper’s wedding –
she accepts her man
as debtor or worse (Gautam)
10.convict’s wedding –
she accepts her man
with fetters or worse (Gautam)
11.lovers’ wedding –
she accepts her man
love letters or worse (Gautam)
12.Cindrella’s wedding…
the stepmother wishes
bitter and worse (Apurva,Secunderabad)
13.Plumber’s wedding…
the flow of emotion
he fails to plug (J S Broca**)
14.Policeman’s wedding…
she gives green signal
at the cross roads! (—-do——**)
15.baldy’s wedding –
she accepts her man
heir or no hair
16.banker’s wedding –
she accepts her man
debit or credit
17.cricketer’s wedding –
she accepts her man
wicket or wicked
18.electrician’s wedding –
she accepts her man
light or heavy
19.lawyer’s wedding –
she accepts her man
black or white
20.politico’s wedding –
she accepts her man
power or pelf
21.software engineer’s wedding –
she accepts her man
softer or harder
22.teacher’s wedding –
she accepts her man
chalk or cheese
(15 to 22 by Atreya Sarma,Secunderabad)
23.surgeon’s wedding –
she accepts her man
bone-setter or worse
24.undertaker’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for better or hearse
25.rainmaker’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for wetter or worse
26.city-slicker’s wedding –
she accepts her man
go-getter or worse
(23 to 26 by Gautam)
27.Actor’s wedding
She accepts her man
Makeup off or on (or say—-on or off camera)!
(Seshu Chamarty, Hyderabad)
28.doctor’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for pulse or worse
29.knitter’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for sweater or worse
30.painter’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for brush or crush
31.postman’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for letter or worse
32.scavenger’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for litter or worse
33.undertaker’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for hearse or worse
34.doctor’s wedding –
she accepts her man
patient or impatient
35.divorcee’s wedding –
she accepts her man
diverse or worse
36.tailor’s wedding –
she accepts her man
fitter or bitter
37.beggar’s wedding –
she accepts her man
leg or mug
(28 to 37 by Atreya Sarma Secunderabad)
38.Alice’s wedding –
she accepts her man
Mad Hatter or worse
39.stout man’s wedding –
she accepts her man
tho’ fatter or worse
(38 to 39 by Gautam Nadkarni, Mumbai)
Note:13 and 14 above are doctored versions of J S Broca’s following originals:(40 and 41)
40.plumber’s wedding,
she accepted,
without a peek at his’leak’
41.policeman’s wedding,
she accepted,
at the cross roads !
Here are some more by J S Broca:(42 to 56)
42.butcher’s wedding,
she accepted,
under the guillotine !
43.Harbhajan’s wedding-
cancelled,sir ji,
for she called him ‘Bhaaji’
(Bhaaji means brother in Punjabi)
44.a monkey’s wedding-
he “took” her on the
tree-top !
45.a Dog’s marriage.
he proposed.
bitch accepted-
in the manger !
46.Pilot’s wedding-
she accepted him
with his “joystick”
47.Dhobi’s wedding.
she accepted-with or
without his clothes !
48.Dhobi’s wedding-
yes she said-
she loved his dirty linen !
50.Banker’s wedding-
she accepted ‘advances’
and cheque books !
51.Mithaiwalas wedding-
both sweet
he her “laddu”
she his”jalebi”
52.Beggar man’s wedding
proposed and
accepted at the
traffic junction.
53.Joker’s wedding.
she accepted-
his poker face !
54.Lallu Yadav’s wedding-
“moo” said rabdi
in a bhains ka tabela !
55.Tart’s wedding-
he liked the smell (Or music ?)
of her fart !
56.Fruitsellers wedding—
She loved-his sweet
and soft banana !
57.playboy’s wedding -
she accepts her man
french letter or worse (Gautam)
Time now for a break.More in a day or two.Read and enjoy !!
As promised I post some more today (28th Feb 09)
58.stammerer’s wedding –
she accepts her man
with stutter or worse (Gautam)
59.drunk’s wedding –
she accepts her man
in the gutter or worse (Gautam)
60.jailer’s wedding-
she accepts her man
for fetter or worse (Cheryl)
61.dentist’s wedding-
she accepts her man
in sickness or bad breath (Cheryl)
62.blind girl’s wedding-
she accepts her man
no witness to his death (Cheryl)
63.sprinter’s wedding-
she accepts her man
for meter or hours (Cheryl)
64.lawyer’s wedding-
she accepts her man
in thickness or in wealth (Cheryl)
65.jester’s wedding-
she accepts her man
for laughter and farce (Cheryl)
66.Lawyer’s wedding
She accepts her man
With no wit nor witness (Mallick on Cheryl’s)
Still more from Gautam:
67.stammerer’s wedding –
she accepts her man
with a stutter or worse
68.drunk’s wedding –
she accepts her man
in a gutter or worse
69.punter’s wedding –
she accepts her man
for a flutter or worse
70.milkman’s wedding –
she accepts her man
with butter or worse
71.cameraman’s wedding –
she accepts her man
with a shutter or worse
72.tailor’s wedding –
she accepts her man
as cutter or worse
HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY THESE NEW ONES TOO !
STUPID CUPID ?
The month of February has always fascinated me and somehow it has played an important part in my life so far. It has 28 days generally and 29 days in a leap year. I tried to learn about this month and I was really surprised to note that when I searched on Google, in just 0.06 seconds, there were references of an astonishingly high number of sites:1,200,000,000. Is that 120 crores ? I hope I am correct. A very reliable and my favourite site is Wikipedia. Readers can visit the following site or click on the following link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February
Incidentally, there are sites pertaining to February 30 (?) and February 31(?) too. Try following links and see for yourself.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_30
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_31
Readers will be wondering about the title to this piece :”Stupid Cupid ” .I’ll just come to that in a short while. I saw my wife-to-be in February 1977! (How many years since this wonderful accident happened ? 32 years ! ) I have been a lucky guy as in my case Cupid really struck the right arrow at the right girl at the right place at the right time. However, I have come across persons who have not been perfectly matched with their mates and they have been always complaining ”Cupid is Stupid “
Why I recalled this title now is also interesting. In my 20s-25s or so, I learnt from a book from my local municipal library in Bulsar (Mahatma Gandhi Library) that we Indians believed in Kama, the God of Love as per Hinduism gospels (?) while others believed in a guy called Cupid. Why the sudden need to learn ? Well, there was an issue of “The Illustrated Weekly Of India “ (16th July 1976) (I was an avid and regular reader of this Weekly then and was one till its last days ) on the topic of “LOVE”. If I remember it correctly, there was a huge response to the issue-both positive and negative, as in those days such topics were generally a taboo and were discussed best behind closed doors. There was an avalanche of responses by way of letters to the editor-some welcoming the subject while others hitting back at the magazine for using sex (somehow sex always rightly or wrongly gets connected to love here in apna desh ) for selling its issues. Without going into the merits or demerits of such marketing gimmicks used by publishers to push their sales, I now take you a bit closer to Shriman Cupidji Maharaj. Somehow,I liked that issue and as usual I sent the following letter dated 20th July 1976 to the Editor taking a light dig on the subject matter :
Dear Sir,
CUPID (“Weekly”,July18th) may be the God of Love, but he is really often STUPID like human-beings.
( Readers will recall my recent effort at humour by writing on words ending in ‘tine’ and rhyming with Valentine. Here too readers will note the rhyming of Stupid with Cupid ! )
He has his own shortcomings like us :
(1) “Cupid may be a good shot, but he makes some awful Mrs.”
(2) “The reason Cupid makes so many bad shots is because he is aiming at the heart and looking at the hosiery.”
(3) ”This “Dieu De L’Amour” has no answers to an old maid’s prayer ; “Oh God, grant me an L.S.M.F.T. husband.” ( Long, Short, Medium, Fat or Thin ! )
(4) “When his arrows miss their target, LOVE becomes = “Lake of Sorrow, Ocean of Tears, Valley of Death and End of Life.”
However, one thing is certain. The world will be a lifeless place without the spark of flame of love. Yes, I agree with Ghalib’s sentiments in his oft-quoted couplet :
” The flame of love, cannot be lit, Nor can it ever die! Like havoc wrought by forest fire, It blazes always high !”
- J S Broca—Baroda
Dear readers, since Cupid is the God associated with Valentine Day ,and Valentine Day has just gone by, I thought it fit to air my views on the stupidity or otherwise of this master arrow blaster Cupid.
I’d love to know from the readers of this piece as to whether in their cases, Cupid has been stupid or wise or over-wise or un-wise ?
I’ll wait for your responses. SAY : Jai Ho !! Cupid Maharaj Ki !!
PS :Before I sign off here’s a link to that guy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupid
SHOOT AT SIGHT !!



WORDS RHYMING WITH ” VALENTINE”- I tried to test my vocabulary today by making an effort to recall some words which end in “-tine” and then see how they can be related to Valentine,which is the word for the day. I could recall words like Intestine,Serpentine,Turpentine,etc. Now let me see how I can relate these words with Valentine :
INTESTINE :
This hullabaloo about commercialization of Valentine Day,is not digestible to my intestines!
SERPENTINE :
Lovers who want to celebrate,come what may,throng florists,cafes,cinema halls and pubs in long queues,which are so long that they can be called serpentine ! ( This day can also be a reminder about the episode about the serpant,Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden ! )
TURPENTINE :
When you want to apply a thin coat of paint on a surface,you have to add a chemical called turpentine to the it.However,lovers today will wish to paint the town thickly red or pink,so turpentine sales business will be down!
ELEPHANTINE:
Huge sized hoardings have been put in malls,outside hotels, on major road crossings, announcing about 50 to 80% discount on sales of gifts,dinners,parties etc to attract lovers.The size of such hoardings is elephantine !
QUARANTINE:
There are those segments of our society,who want to protect our country’s sacred maryaada and would love,if those who flaunt their hearts on their sleeves today,are jailed—or put at least in quarantine !
I’ll end on that cheerful note….
If readers have thought of more words rhyming with Valentine,they may please try to conjure up some silly thoughts like those above,and add them to my list. Thanks. E..N..J..O..Y..!!
Dear Campaigners,
Wish you all the Best.
By the way, Ram Sena’s name should be changed to “Vanar Sena” as ’ vanars’ are pink bottomed monkeys and so the pink chuddies will nicely and picturesquely match their bottoms.
Bottoms up to that ! Cheers !!
J S BROCA
NEW DELHI
You have an affectionate, loving nature, which makes you sympathetic and understanding. You may lack willpower and show weakness when you cannot control affairs of the heart. You need a great deal of support from others and can be childlike in behavior. You must learn to accept and love yourself. If you become more self-reliant you will attract and give out the feelings of warmth and love you desire.
2. Introducing Pink :
Pink is the colour of happiness and is sometimes seen as lighthearted.Brighter pinks are youthful, fun and exciting while vibrant pinks have the same high energy as red. They are sensual and passionate without being too aggressive.Toning down the passion of red with the purity of white results in the softer pinks that are associated with romance and the blush of a young woman’s cheeks.It’s not surprising that when giving or receiving flowers pink blossoms are a favorite.For women who are often overworked and overburdened, an attraction to pink may speak to a desire for the more carefree days of childhood.
3. The effects of the colour Pink :
How does the colour pink effect us physically and mentally? It stimulates energy,can increase the blood pressure,respiration, heartbeat,and pulse rate.It encourages action and confidence.Pink has even been used in prison cells reportedly, to effectively reduce erratic behavior
(a) tickled pink: to be happy.
(b) in the pink: in good health. (This phrase hasn’t always had this meaning,try and find out what it originally meant )
(c) a pink elephant: a term used to describe hallucinations during intoxication.
(d) pinkie finger: the smallest finger on the human hand.
(e) pink slip: notice that employment is ending.
(f) pink collar: refers to a particular class of jobs once only filled by women.
5.There are several beautiful quotes on the colour Pink : Some examples :
(b) “I fell off my pink cloud with a thud.”—Elizabeth Taylor
6. Pink Around The Globe :
The city of Jaipur, is a foremost tourist attraction in India because of its superlative forts, grandiose palaces, vivacious temples, multicolored bazaars, pulsating streets and its distinguished “pink colour ” to which the city owes its oft-used name ‘The Pink City’. This illustrious pink color symbolizes ’ welcome’ and was embraced during the times of the ruler Ram Singh II when he expected the Prince of Wales in 1876. The colour was selected after several experiments to cut down the severe glare from the reflection of the glowing rays of the sun. Today, every home in the old city is obliged by law to maintain this distinctiveness of the city.(Those interested,can learn more about this colorful city,by browsing through the internet).Marrakesh is another city, associated with the colour pink. It is sometimes refered to as the “Rose city”, describing it’s salmon pink coloured buildings and the red clay of it’s terrain.( You can learn more about the Rose City from the internet )
7.More Colour Around the World…
In 1947, fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli introduced the colour hot pink into western fashion. She dubbed the shade “Shocking Pink”, though today the colour is more associated as “magenta”.Since the colour pink is said to have a tranquilizing effect, sports teams sometime paint the locker room, to be used by their opposing teams, pink.Some studies of the colour pink suggest that male weightlifters seem to lose strength in pink rooms, while women weightlifters tend to become stronger around the colour.Isn’t that fascinating ? Here’s some interestinginformation for the foodies :Pastries taste better when they come out of pink boxes or are served on pink plates (it only works with sweets). Pink makes us crave sugar.it is said. For those interested in branded garments,here is a nugget :* Thomas Pink’ : With a wonderful reputation for the finest luxury shirts and accessories,Pink has become an international success story with stores in the UK, US, Europe and Far East. Other examples are also there: Victoria’s Secret, Pepto-Bismol,
Mary Kay, T-Mobile: The Magenta “T” is easily recognized as the symbol for T-Mobile.8.Pink in the Garden :
9.The Scent Of Pink :
Grapefruit: A tart citrus Grapefruit scent. A great refreshing summer scent. Aromatherapy benefits: Balancing, refreshing, cheering.
Peony: A scent as sweet and fragrant as the flower itself. A great spring, summer scent. Aromatherapy benefits: Soothing, Romantic, calming, uplifting.
Bubblegum was the original scent of the pink colored Magic Scents Crayons from Binney & Smith Inc. introduced in 1994 with mostly food scents. There were numerous reports that children were eating the food-scented crayons, so the food scents were retired and replaced with non-food scents. The scent for the colour pink became “shampoo”.
10. A Taste Of Pink :
(a) Grapefruit : A tropical citrus fruit, named because it grows in grapelike clusters.It is a cross between a sweet orange and a pummelo,and was introduced to Florida from the Bahamas in 1823. There are two main varieties: seeded and seedless. They are also split into color classifications white (yellowish-white flesh)and pink (flesh ranges from pale yellow-pink to bright ruby red).Pink grapefruit has a higher amount of vitamin A. The skins of all varieties are yellow, some with a pink blush.
(b) Cotton Candy (“Bhoodi Key Baal ” which we all must have enjoyed in our childhood ) was invented in 1897 by William Morrison and John C. Wharton, candymakers from Nashville,Tennessee, USA. They invented a device that heated sugar in a spinning bowl that had tiny holes in it. It formed a treat that they originally called “Fairy Floss.” As the bowl spun around, the caramelized sugar was forced through the tiny holes, making feathery candy that melts in the mouth.I recall having stood around a candy floss making machine in a “mela” (fair) in Gujarat for an hour and saw the magic being spun before my eyes.
11.Songs with Pink in the title ;
12.More,still more,on Pink :
Combining the purity of white and the the passion of red gives us pink – the colour of gentle love and desire. Pink is the colour associated with baby girls, and is the colour of many newborn animals. Pink signifies gentleness, and new birth.
The rose, as the archetypal flower has endured in its beauty and significance for hundreds of years. What is it about a rose, irrespective of colour and size that makes it so special, so touching? In addition to its beauty, the rose is perhaps the only flower that has so many diverse meanings. The meaning of a pink rose is as beautiful and as graceful as the delicate blossom.
Pink is not just for girls, and it is not just a pretty colour.Pink roses have deep significance when it comes to affections given and received. The most widely accepted interpretation of pink roses is grace and gentility. An admiration for beauty, refinement and enduring grace is what the pink rose connotes. The receiver of the pink rose can rest assured that he or she is admired for possessing a certain respectability and decorum not commonly found in others. The meaning of pink roses, as expressed by their lovely colour, is happiness and joy. Being themselves a joy to behold, pink roses express fun and happiness. The pink rose denotes that the receiver is a pleasure to behold, a pleasure to have in company. Thus, it is an indication of deep joy. They indicate happiness or pride, a heart-felt appreciation. The pink rose, because of its happy connotation is very popular in bouquets that decorate the bridal bower. Symbolic of joy, pride and deep affection, they make wonderful tokens while celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or significant achievements. Its visual appeal and delicate appearance gives off a sense of harmony and warmth. Like the becoming blush on a bride’s face, the pink rose expresses happiness and enthusiasm.
Where there are no overtones of love, pink rose seeks to communicate gratitude – a very beautiful and touching way to say a simple “Thank you”! The pink rose when used to express gratitude, appreciation and recognition is a source of joy and delight.
The pink rose, though beautiful to behold and wonderful to receive also has its share of unfavorable overtones. This negative meaning of the pink rose found it’s beginning in the ancient Roman Mythology. Apollo turned Rhoanthe into a pink rose when she unfairly tried to become the protectress of women. In this scheme of events, pink roses depict pain, long standing suffering and death.But the pink rose is generally looked upon as the flower of sweet thoughts and gentle emotions. It indicates an affection that may turn into deeper love. Innocent love that has not yet blossomed into passion, a deep affection that has not yet reached its pinnacle is what the pink rose expresses.Pink roses please all our senses. They look beautiful, smell great and have a depth of meaning in their gentle blooms. The next time you need to express joy, affection, pride, gratitude, a gentle romance or even good luck, use a pink rose. This glorious flower in its beauty and delicate shade expresses innocence, and a simple joy in that innocence. As opposed to red roses that speak of deep passion, the pink roses are a gentle reminder of affections not yet awakened, the gentle beginning of a wonderful relationship.
Dear Readers,I began this piece with “Pink Chuddies” and after a long but enjoyable journey of discovery about Pink,I ended up with “Pink Roses” which is a befitting end,as Valentine’s Day is near. I’ll end here.
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Kya Inglis Hai ?
Author: Jatinder Pal Singh Broca Feb 27KYA INGLIS HAI!
Here is a delightful piece from Hindustan Times, which I just loved for its implied and direct humour, so I am sharing it with readers:
When you gotta go, where do you go?
PULL CHAIN IN EMERGENCY.
There is a letter written in 1900 by one Okhil Chandra Sen that is in the Indian Railways archives today. It went on to compel the British Government to introduce a landmark service in Indian trains. Here’s the full text of the letter, dodgy English and all:
“Dear Sir,
I am arrive by passenger train at Ahmedpore station and my belly is too much swelling with jackfruit. I am therefore went to privy. Just I doing the nuisance, that guard making whistle blow for train to go off and I am running with lotah in one hand and dhotie in the next when I am fall over and expose all my shookings to man, female,women on platform. I am get leaved at Ahmedpore station.
This is too much bad, if passenger go to make dung, that dam guard no wait five minutes for him. I am therefore pray your honour to make big fine on that guard for public sake.Otherwise I am making big reports to papers.
Yours faithful servant,
Okhil Chandra Sen.”
Yes, the Indian Railways had been running without toilets for about five decades. Sen’s ordeal ultimately led the British Indiaauthorities to act fast and install lavatories in trains.
So do remember Okhil Chandra Sen every time you pull the chain on a train.