The Reason Bengal Can Never Progress: A Vignette

"Aaj ke share agaro taye lunch khaye neben." ("Today have lunch at 11: 30 a.m.")

This is what the caretaker of the guest house said while I was having my breakfast at 9 a.m. The reason? A very nonchalant "kaal theke pujo shuro hochche toh..aar guest house toh kaal theke bondo thakbe" ("from tomorrow puja starts and all..also the guest house will be closed from tomorrow").

If the bloody puja starts from tomorrow, what's it got to with today? Also, the guest house closes tomorrow, NOT today. Today happens to be a FULL working day!

How in hell can Bengal progress with this attitude?