Davos-stating

So it's time again to discuss global economic crises over some raclette and rivella.

Davos-stating

"So it's time again to discuss global economic crises over some raclette and rivella."

"I beg your pardon!"

"Well, the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum begins in Davos on the 26 January. Boy, I am really excited!"

"What! Are you telling me you're going?"

"No. I am just curious to find out whether they discuss the onion crisis at all."

"I am sure they will, once they get done deliberating over China's growing influence in politics and business, rising inflation, fears of trade and currency wars and anxieties over the European debt situation."

"So can anyone be a Davos man?"

"Pretty much; If you are willing to spend about 68 lakh rupees that is."

"Whoa! So who's going?"

"Chidambaram is. So are Montek, Kamal Nath and Praful Patel. Pranabda isn't."

"Howaat a shame! I heard Rahman will be there too."

"Yeah. He will get the Crystal Award for his achievements in the world of art and music."

"Meaning Slumdog?"

"Don't know. Well, I guess any award right before the Oscars can only help."

"Since all these people would be in Switzerland, do you think the black money issue would be raised?"

"Well, since the BJP has chosen a different mountain resort as the destination of its 'flagship' programme, I think the chances have taken a beating."

"What do you think about their strategy?"

"Both Centre and state have played into their hands, but I don't think anyone will gain much from this situation. Obviously the BJP's actions have little to do with patriotic fervour. If the party does believe in the strength of India's sovereignty then the step is needless. In case it doesn't, then the move is fruitless. I think only the separatists will benefit a bit."

"Quite the expert! How many times have you been to J&K?"

"I am cold enough in Delhi. Besides, I have vertigo."

"But it's basically a valley, right? Anyway, so you want to go out and grab a bite? I know a place where they serve raclette."

"Really? Could you spell that for me?"

"R ufffda ufffdyou know what, I think I'll have a cheese pizza instead."