October 6. “Button, there’s a district in Haryana called Panchkula where donkeys earn more than hardworking employees!”

‘What are you saying?”

“Trust me. Donkeys in this region earn Rs 250 daily as compared to a nurse who earns Rs 210  or Rs 200 which is what a watchman or a gardener earns. A computer operator earns Rs 200.”

“I am happy for donkeys. Animal activists will be thrilled.”

“I am also thrilled.”

“Where did you read about this?”

“In today’s TOI.”

“Any more such news in your repertoire?”

“Look at the October page of the desk calendar. Do you see anything unusual?”

“Not really.”

“Friday, Saturday and Sunday have five days each. This happens only once in 823 years!”

“How cool is that?