What is the difference between a 'patient' and a 'sympathizer'? (Shivani Mehta, Ahmedabad) Such 'rhymes' and 'joins'! 'Bole ene bor velachay' to 'Nine points for not speaking'! What to do in this? (Dr. Mitesh Jani, Palanpur) – Just look…! Do you have other ten thousand year old sayings? Wife's right arm is fractured. what to do (Jitendra Kela, Morbi) – What is the use of repenting now? Should be careful first? Why roads are repaired only when Modi comes to Rajkot? (Ria Dhokai, Surjakaradi-Mithapur) – Repairing roads is less dangerous than repairing Modi! What happens if the 'Sad' of the 'Var' falls in the house like rain? (Prakash Hathi, Rajkot) If anyone is listening? Why would dogs be running behind cars? (Apeksha Hathi, Porbandar) They have the knowledge of 'whom to run after and who not to run after'. See a dog running after a paver road roller? A mobile is needed to 'uncover' every morning! (Himanshu Vyas, Ahmedabad) – OK. Got an identity to reveal yourself? Solution to reach Mumbai fast? (Sunil Verma, Ahmedabad) – Take a rickshaw. Thought it didn't matter if someone left… But when the lights go out? (Prophecy Jani, Vasai-Dabhla) – In error (!) there is a chance to break into the neighbor's house! What is the difference between Navratri and wedding garba? (Yogesh Shanti Patel, Vadodara) – Married people don't last nine days! Who names hurricanes? (Pankajagiri Goswami, Luniwav-Gondal) – Don't cast doubt on me! Why is 'Lalo' the most lovable name? (Sagar Khorsiya, Palitana) – 'Lal' (i.e., son) from 'Lal' in Lad. Apart from that, did you hear 'Kaalo Ke Bhalo' anywhere? What to do if the girlfriend is gone? (Kiran Mowdia, Mansa) – Now in the market you can find halardanas for lovers. Names of cities in other states vary. When will Ahmedabad's 'Karnavati' happen? (Vinayak Shukal, Godhra) – Never. That question is confused. Why don't most heroines wear shoes while singing in films? (Vasantkumar Sindhav, Ahmedabad) To run the hero. Forgot about meeting an old girlfriend? (Firozali Surani, Vadodara) I have even forgotten my old sweethearts. Govt says, Indian Railways is running at a loss. what do you say (Riya Rana, Ranpur) – After the government said nothing to me! Why would people be happy to speak ill of others? (Darshan Seth, Disa) – I think, I have to stop 'encounters' and start Bhagwat-lectures! Does your wife appreciate your work? (Mahasukh Darji, Ahmedabad) Appreciation comes after threat! I want to learn to write haiku. (Dr. Sanket Sheth, Karamsad) – Have these doctors come? I never said, 'I want to learn to inject?' Why is it that even the neighbors who have lived in your society for years do not know you? (Shashikant Mashroo, Jamnagar) – I will not lie. I don't know any of them. 'Encounter' Readers can send questions for 'Encounter' on a simple postcard or e-mail. Name, address and mobile number should be written along with the question. Address: 'Frontpage Insights' Magazine Division, Bhaskar House, SG Highway, Near YMCA Club, Ahmedabad – 380015 E-mail: ashokdave52@gmail.com
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