That Night.. I saw, I Learnt.
The relentless winters of North India was at its pinnacle. I was somewhere crossing MP region to reach New Delhi Railway Station the following morning. A berth in 3AC class of Bangalore Express was the least i wanted for a comfortable sleep at night in the train. But my unplanned journey at short notice only landed me in a non-AC Sleeper class compartment. The windows of the train never closed completely to their capacities making room for the cruel cold waves to run inside and make the coach a freezer. The opening of doors at frequent stations only added to my woes. It was the coldest journey i was ever making. At an unknown small station i got down off the train to find a hot cup of tea to warm my palms at the least. I could nt find the name of the railway Station because it was too foggy and the night was jet dark. With Gods grace i found the usual Chaiwala ( Tea vendor ) and comforted myself with the h