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Owing to a sudden power cut, the plump housewife was so badly disturbed that she seriously thought about how she could make a kebab for the afternoon lunch.  So long as the power supply does not restore, how would the mixie work? No power supply strictly meant the power-driven mixi would not run in any possible way.  She had no other direct way than to painfully wait for the immediate restoration of the electricity supply.  How could it be possible at the critical time? She knew very well there would not be an immediate power supply in her locality.  She started mumbling bizarre words against the authorities about the long electricity failure. After all, she could do nothing more than give this particular vague reaction. In the meantime, her neighbour, a close relative, sent a plateful of kebabs. This indeed brought joy to her desolate face as she no longer needed to curse the unexpected power failure. Her big problem of the long wait for electricity restoration no l...

Do they want to watch everything oddly?

The podgy man, being the oldest of the five individuals enjoying the fresh air along the footpath of the Jajmau wide road, finished with the pointed discussion fully about the pressing need of a seating setup like it used to be during the British rule in India. 

Their general talks were clear to understand  the instant need of the fixed chairs on quite spacious spot in width. It appeared to be just like elegantly placed long chairs on different important roads.  These were long heavier metal chairs on Allahabad's Civil Lines Road and also at Lucknow's well-known spacious Hazratganj road as well. 

All of them were feeling more relaxed at the open, freshly paved footpath on Kanpur's Jajmau wide road, just to inhale some fresh whip of air. Without a bit of doubt, the very installation of the robust, colourful tiles has altered the road's broad look. They were always appearing there with a little more reversion of spirit.

There was a lightness and frivolity to the tension persisting in their disturbed minds. But, remarkably, it was not sufficient tension covering them, with no bearing on clearly the pervading  situation.

Near the end of rainy days we can merely realise that intense humidity has slowly been fading away, and cloudy days have also been waning now. Truly, a jam-packed line-up of vehicles catches glimpses of political leaders heading towards Circuit House by this well-divided road, no doubt. This brings the whole changing scenario a varied look.

So, certainly, they only liked to turn things up when the situation called for it, whether it was a very grand laugh or an intriguing statement that got developed dramatically. However, their particular mannerisms reflected their maximalist tastes.

It was not backstabbing or gossip, but their general conversation. While the busy broad road has long been a favourite for them, they have been made to realise a bit more about the completion of the hot summer days, with higher rainfall in the area. 

They were basically waiting at that time for the restoration of the power supply. They said they needed a bench or chair to sit and chat. Who can listen to them? 

Although they expressed the peculiar need for a seating arrangement, they did not try to approach the authority? They have always known this point, but did not approach the area's elected representative even.  Did they want to watch everything peculiarly? 


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