Advaya Anant

I). Welcome cup of Tea... ( a touching true story...) A group of 15 soldiers led by a Major were on their way to the post in Himalayas where they would be deployed for the next 3 months. The batch who would  be relieved waited anxiously. It was cold winter & intermittent snowfall made the treacherous climb more difficult. If someone could offer a cup of tea. . the Major thought, knowing it was a futile wish.. They continued for an hour before they came across a dilapidated structure, which looked like a tea shop but locked. It was late in the night. "No tea boys, bad luck", said the Major. But he suggested all take some rest there as they have been walking for 3 hours. "Sir, this is a tea shop and we can make tea... We will have to break the lock", suggested one soldier. The officer was in great dilemma to the unethical suggestion but the thought of a steaming cup of tea for the tired solders made him to give the permission. They were in luck, the pla