Imagine a diverse and representative gathering of Indian friends overseas, after a grand festive meal, sitting down around in a large circle, chatting happily. Old friends, many of them, with their spouses and families and a scattering of 'foreigner' friends who were really the locals.
A Dhotiwala was happy after reading the news article about a new Indian government policy. He said something about it referring to a notorious politician Ghotalawala.
"You are now speaking like a Nikkarwala," said a Pagdiwala who did not agree with the policy.
Dhotiwala looked surprised. His wife Sariwali furrowed her brows.
"Hey, So what? Perhaps it is just because he agrees with it," said a Topiwala.
"I am surprised you say that being a Topiwala - that is being on the side of Nikkarwalas," said a Lungiwala gettting testy.
"I think it is OK if we agree on issues," said a Burqewali rising to his defence.
"I don't think there is anything wrong with that said," a Salwaarwala.
"Kyaa-ji! How could you even think that way?!!," asked a Kameezwali, surprised.
"Hey, Folks! Let us all calm down first," said Daadiwala.
Moochwala decided to call a time out,"Who wants another round of coffee?"
A few asked for it and there was a break in the discussion. However, soon it heated up.
A couple of Skirtwalis, Patloonwale and Khadiwale came around and served coffee and desert to break the tension.
The Suit-Bootwalas looked on quietly initially not understanding what was going on. As someone helpfully provided a translation commentary they smiled to themselves.
TRANSLATION KEY FOR ENGLISH:
Dhotiwala - wearer of Dhoti - usually a white cotton sarong-like garment worn around the waist by men.
Ghotalawala - Fraudster
Nikkarwala - wearer of Nikkar (shorts)
Pagdiwala - wearer of Pagdi (turban)
Sariwali - wearer of Sari (a traditional dress worn by Indian women)
Topiwala - wearer of Topi (cap)
Lungiwala - wearer of Lungi (a dhoti-like garment that is usually colourful and with patterns)
Burqewali - wearer of Burqa
Salwaarwala - wearer of Salwaar (a traditional pantaloon)
Kameezwali - wearer of Kameez (a traditional shirt like top)
Daadiwala - one who sports a beard
Moochwala - one who sports a moustache
Skirtwali - wearer of skirts
Patloonwala - wearer of pantaloons or pants
Khadiwale - wearer of traditional Indian coarse spun cotton dress
A Dhotiwala was happy after reading the news article about a new Indian government policy. He said something about it referring to a notorious politician Ghotalawala.
"You are now speaking like a Nikkarwala," said a Pagdiwala who did not agree with the policy.
Dhotiwala looked surprised. His wife Sariwali furrowed her brows.
"Hey, So what? Perhaps it is just because he agrees with it," said a Topiwala.
"I am surprised you say that being a Topiwala - that is being on the side of Nikkarwalas," said a Lungiwala gettting testy.
"I think it is OK if we agree on issues," said a Burqewali rising to his defence.
"I don't think there is anything wrong with that said," a Salwaarwala.
"Kyaa-ji! How could you even think that way?!!," asked a Kameezwali, surprised.
"Hey, Folks! Let us all calm down first," said Daadiwala.
Moochwala decided to call a time out,"Who wants another round of coffee?"
A few asked for it and there was a break in the discussion. However, soon it heated up.
A couple of Skirtwalis, Patloonwale and Khadiwale came around and served coffee and desert to break the tension.
The Suit-Bootwalas looked on quietly initially not understanding what was going on. As someone helpfully provided a translation commentary they smiled to themselves.
TRANSLATION KEY FOR ENGLISH:
Dhotiwala - wearer of Dhoti - usually a white cotton sarong-like garment worn around the waist by men.
Ghotalawala - Fraudster
Nikkarwala - wearer of Nikkar (shorts)
Pagdiwala - wearer of Pagdi (turban)
Sariwali - wearer of Sari (a traditional dress worn by Indian women)
Topiwala - wearer of Topi (cap)
Lungiwala - wearer of Lungi (a dhoti-like garment that is usually colourful and with patterns)
Burqewali - wearer of Burqa
Salwaarwala - wearer of Salwaar (a traditional pantaloon)
Kameezwali - wearer of Kameez (a traditional shirt like top)
Daadiwala - one who sports a beard
Moochwala - one who sports a moustache
Skirtwali - wearer of skirts
Patloonwala - wearer of pantaloons or pants
Khadiwale - wearer of traditional Indian coarse spun cotton dress
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