The other day, I got into a bus and unfortunately the only vacant seat was one next to a saree clad lady who seemed to be in her 40s. Not that I have a problem sharing a seat with any woman, but never in my life would I choose to sit next to a woman, especially one who is a stranger to me. Now this lady I sat with, shifted closer to the window as soon as I tried to place myself on the seat of a bus which was already very shaky. I found the gesture sweet and accommodating, for I was happy that she was adjusting for me. The moment I sat down, she stared at me. “What? Was there a bit of the roti I had still on my face?” Pulling out my spotless white kerchief I quickly wiped my face. Whew, now I was so clean my mom would be proud of her beta . Curse the driver, he hit the brakes so suddenly I couldn’t get a grip over myself and my shoulder grazed my co-passenger’s shoulder. I bet Maa Kali couldn’t look as furious as this female, oops this lady, they say calli...