Shortcuts in serving the divine are cutting us short

At a staff meeting, employees nodded dutifully when asked if the canteen food had improved. However, days later, a junior executive was rushed to intensive care. The complaint reached

Shakti, the director, who firmly declared: “Enough talk! Chatur must go.” He cancelled the contract and called for fresh tenders. Enter Laabhesh, a soft-spoken man who opened the canteen

with a complimentary lunch. The fresh and delicious meals restored hope. However, two months later, Kailash, an employee, noticed that the rice and dal from the previous day were being

reheated. Others dismissed the issue when he raised it, yet complaints steadily grew. One Sunday, Savera, the office accountant, noticed something eye-opening while dining at a restaurant in

Paharganj. Behind the counter, Laabhesh and Chatur were laughing together; they co-owned the eatery as brothers. The “new contractor” was merely a smokescreen. Word spread. Days later,

Sajag, an administrative officer, spotted the brothers again—this time catering a grand garden party for Varchasv, Prabhutva and Shakti. For the powerful, gourmet meals; for the rest,

neglect. Savera and Sajag decided to act. On a Sunday, they visited the chairman’s residence and disclosed everything: illnesses, pardons, parties and betrayals. The chairman listened

attentively and summoned Chatur and Laabhesh the following morning.