The Heart of Kalinga

The average Oriya is a very emotional guy. To delve into his heart, we asked Mr. Kalinga (not a cousin of Malinga, but a typical Oriya Joe)a set of probing questions.

Interviewer: What makes you tick, Mr. Kalinga?

Kalinga: My state, my village, and Jagannath. Mostly, Jagannath.

I: What are your views about Posco, the Korean steel company?

K: Steel is good for man. But factories are bad for tribes. Factory should be in a city.

I: Why do Oriyas love to eat pan?

K: It is proved that pan is good for health, and digestion.

I: Why are so many Oriyas living in Delhi?

K: It is a silent revolution. We want to change the system in the country, by writing the IAS exam.

I: People are of the view that progress of a civilization needs technology and industry. What do you think?

K: As long as rice and fish are available in the world, technology will not change anything.

I: What is your definition of luxury?

K: An afternoon nap, or a Mercedes. Or, best of all, an afternoon nap in a Mercedes.