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Till we get a substitute for Masoodi Sahab or he himself back let us try to enjoy the Majlis postings - I find them great.

It is strange feeling that whenever I read English from South Africa I get a feeling that I know the source. There is a reason for that - it is the presence of the British in the background who had introduced their language in innumerable places in the world. I had got the same feeling when I heard the English spoken from a cantonment area in Maharashtra, India. The reason is the same. Though the languages at various places, I mean the versions of English, have developed in their own way but one can still smell the old source.
Of course this is nostalgia, that is bad in itself, but there is more unflattering side to it - this reminds us of the former British rule at various places. Even then I'll try to keep the seat warm for the future occupant.

I hope this keeps both Nun and Zahid happy for the time being.