Podcast - Bus Kahani Hai

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T his post is dedicated to introducing my Podcast - Bus Kahani Hai . I have made this podcast with an intention to connect to people through my voice. This is not only a means of sharing my views and stories with the world but is also a medium to talk to myself.   A podcast is a good medium to connect with people as it does not demand the attention of your eyes; all it wants from you is to lend your ears. Often when you are commuting on a bus or in a metro, listening to a podcast can be a great idea: All you need is an earphone and bingo! My Podcast - Bus Kahani Hai has a Trailer as an introduction and episodes that are published from time to time. All the episodes so far have been archived below with dedicated links for one-click listening. Also, it is my humble request to leave your valuable feedback and comments on this post or on my  Instagram page   https://www.instagram.com/neoimaginations/     Twitter handle  Bus Kahani Hai              Latest Episodes Episode 4 : Khidki Ke Baa

The Executive Beggar

              
         Bangalore was just 20 miles away and train stopped at an unknown Railway station near Whitefield area. He an unknown man, who was watching and observing me for quite some time now came to me. Without wasting a second he asked me the time and started the conversation that follows.

He : This train will not start in another 15 mins also.
Me:  (Just nodded) Guess so!
He: Where are you coming from ?
Me: New Delhi.
He: Very far indeed. Must be really tired.
Me: Hmm...
He: What is your name ? Are you from Bangalore ?
Me: (Lied) I am Peter Parker. 
He: Oh ! A Christian. Me too. James 
Me: (with a smile ) Good. 
       ( I know if i had told him my name as Ehsaan, he would have told me he is Qureshi and a Muslim.)

He: I was on my way to Mumbai and damn lost my purse. My cell phone also got stolen.
      If you don't mind please help me with Rs 100/- please.

Me: (with a smile) Sorry but i have been fooled enough with this same trick before. Even some of my close friends too. So i cant be your your victim today.
He: ( with a smile) Oh ho... Oh ho ..Then it is ok. Sorry. 

            He stepped ahead looking for a new prey on the same platform and feeling sorry for the time that he had invested upon me for no gain. I kept watching him and as the train pushed off from the platform, I saw in his eyes the despair. And with his easy body language, he conveyed a "no business" signal to me. 

         I dint feel sorry for him, but for all those real genuine people who are faced by such situations in actuality. How many would have been denied help ?  May be by me too. After all, executive beggars emote better than the genuine needy people who have really lost their belongings during journey and have to beg for need. But the world is polluted now, he who deserves help doesn't get it and for cheaters it is a smart trick with no investments. 


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