JOKER PANDE ON INDIAN TECHNOLOGY AND SKILL

A.K.RAMAN

Once it so happened, that Joker Pande has to be sent to UN to participate in world Technology and Skill conference. You don’t know Joker Pande? He is the sole competitor for our famous Mr.Santa of popular Santa and Banta duo. Readers must have understood Joker Pande’s IQ level. Since all other capable persons to represent India were on leave, there was no other choice. However another person holding entry level post was asked to accompany Joker Pande to assist him and guide him whenever he goes astray.
Representatives from almost all the countries assembled in the conference hall and the conference was called to order. Representatives were seated in alphabetical order of their respective country. Representatives started their speech and were informing the world about technologies available in their country and other capabilities. Joker Pande started floating in his mind (Dozing off) and within minutes sunk deep in sleep. When his turn was about to come, his assistant awoke him and Joker Pande heard somebody speaking on nanotechnology. Presently his turn came. He cleared his throat and spoke thus.
“India is the pioneer in nanotechnology. Even advanced countries like USA, Japan, UK, etc were left behind……..”
On hearing these words all the participants gasped and sat up attentively to hear things unknown to the world.
“I was always suspecting that the Indians were up to something big. In spite of all the cooperation, they are not at all open.” murmured the American. Paying least attention to the reaction of the house, Joker Pande went on.
“When TATAs developed with indigenous technology and launched Nano in the market, it took the whole world by surprise. The technology of the world’s cheapest car is ours…..”
A loud peel of laughter suppressed Joker Pande’s words. The assistant pulled Joker Pande to his seat before the commotion could die down. Representatives of other countries delivered their speech and shortly the house broke for lunch.
After lunch the second round started. The American boasted of his country’s ability to manufacture the thinnest needle in the world. The Japanese roared that his country has the ability to drill a hole on that needle.
Joker Pande stood up. “India has the ability to print the words ‘MADE IN INDIA’ on the needle. A wave of laughter engulfed the house and the assistant pulled Joker Pande to his seat. He resisted his effort, remained standing, and thundered
“The world always took India lightly. Your laughter affirms that attitude. Those who are laughing should first say whether their country has the ability to print such words on nanometer thick needle with a hole in it without damaging it”
The silence that followed was so deep that ticking of the clock could be heard clearly by persons sitting at distant corners. The applause that followed was equally loud and persisted for a long time.
“Please remember that we have risen to great heights in spite of looting and suppression by foreign countries for about thousand years.” Joker Pande sat down, his face gleaming with pride. He was smiling from ear to ear. After all he had the last laugh.