I had exams scheduled on this 1st and 4th Feb, but these were postponed due to some unavoidable reasons, and new dates were fixed on 6th and 8th Feb. But unfortunately, I had problems on 6th. So, I found myself in a great trouble. It was hard for me to believe that the new date was really on 6th. Anyway, with much trouble, I contacted with our head dean and told him about my problem. He acknowledged it, but officially just told me that I must try to attend the exam.

Well, I was very much depressed. But on 5th I had to go out of town, as settled before. But it was not all that bad; I had surprises waiting for me…

That evening I heard in the news that a 24 hours ‘Bengal bandh’ is called on Wednesday, that very 6th Feb. To me, it was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise (those who hate strike don’t curse me; I myself don’t like it always…!). Because the exams had to be called off… and I was very happy with it, indeed. This is what, I think, the true experience of the proverb “Nero fiddles while Rome burns”.

Now, all my friends who new about my problem, are amazed. They all believe that I was ‘Lucky’. Someone also reminded me that it is not the first time that such things happened to me.

So, “All’s well that ends well”. But what do YOU think???