The Magic Show.

The new equipment has been erected and was to be commissioned by a “who is who”. Lots of preparatory works were diligently carried out. The D-day approached. Then realization dawned that the control systems will not be ready in time.

 At the stroke of midnight a bright idea was thought up. Like in festival celebrations, colored festoons were arranged. The moment came and so also the VIP. Unaware of the hood-winking, the VIP switched ON the equipment to the accompaniment of thunderous applause. The beaming VIP saw the colorful festoons flying madly in the induced air draft.

The gentlemen surrounding the VIP explained the features and functions of the equipment just declared commissioned. It was a great photo opportunity for one and all. The man who thought up the idea could be seen sporting a smile. 

This is not the end of the story. Three decades later history repeated itself for another - equipment but in a different location. Except for the fresher from the 1st commissioning drama, the man “sporting a smile” has happily retired. The situation was well managed by a different set of people.