(touched) Tum karte kya ho actually?

Tumhe machines ka itna shauk kyun hai?

Chotu fixes the drain pipe with a jugaad – a piece of plastic bottle and tape.

(without turning) Washing machine ke peeche likh diya – "Bindas Service, 24 7, dil ke liye free."*

Silence. Mrs. Sharma wipes a tear. The machine starts again – smoothly. Mr. Sharma is amazed.

2022

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