Yesterday ,we were returning from Madurai.I was wearing my I'd, wid a tag Govt. of India.A gentleman interrupted me and asked if I can help him board a flight in Chennai . I was amused . And i replied , i am not an airport official.But was curious to know what his problem was 1/n
He said,he had come for his convocation. As the convocation was delayed , he had taken a late flight but he also had a connecting international flight at Chennai.He had 90 minutes after arrival in Chennai airport.2/n
It was next to impossible to deboard the plane and reach the international terminal,get screened , security check done and board the international flight all in 90 minutes. 3/n.
His situation warranted some extraordinary help.And I tried to locate airport officers who could help. And there are good Samaritans everywhere. Someone had to pick him immediately after deboarding and guide him through all the procedures exclusively.4/n.
And the good Samaritans intervened on behalf of the scholar and did all that was needed. And he did board on time. #Randomactsofkindness matter . The world doesn't function on quid pro quo.Cycle of goodness starts when one helps another and he is touched to give back.
Solidarity is the only trait that has made humankind progress this far . Solidarity in the midst of a cut throat competitive world we have created for ourselves. Sharing inspite of a world where we have made private ownership of everything the only norm of one's success in life.
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