A high-profile Indian Minister, Mr. Mosmea, widely known in international diplomatic circles, is travelling to an international summit via a transit point in Europe. He is flying economy class - "Cattle Class", in case you don't remember the common term!. After a tiring 8 hour flight he disembarks in his transit airport where he bumps into Mr.Magric, Minister of a European nation, who is very well known to the former.
An excerpt from the conversation that ensues:
Mr.Magric: "Mr.Minister, why don't we have a drink together at the lounge. We can use this opportunity to see how our countries can work together".
Mr.Mosmea: "Sorry Mr.Ambassador, I'd love to but I cannot join you there. I am flying economy so I don't access to the lounge".
What is more important? Superficial austerity? Or living up to the impression that India is one of the fastest growing economy where foreign companies are welcome to do business with and make money?
[Note: This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any person living or dead or any incident, also living or dead, is purely coincidental]
