Exact Exchange

Once upon a time in a village, there was a young boy called Amrit; a simple, obedient and helpful boy. He loved flying kites and had agreed to take part in a kite flying competition with his friends. So, he wanted to buy a new kite, a big one with brilliant colors and a flamboyant tail. He broke open his piggy bank, put all the coins in his pocket and went out to the market. As he walked, he was thinking of techniques and tricks to win the competition. His engrossed mind was suddenly assaulted by a powerful aroma…..the aroma from Bittu’s sweet shop. Bittu was the best Halwai (sweet maker) of their village, the aroma of his sweets spread all over the market; and his fame had spread even farther to the nearby cities from where people come to the village specially to buy his sweets. He was an ambitious man who was happy and proud of his achievement. Amrit resisted the temptation to buy and eat the sweets because he did not have extra m...