...the Catla Catla ( Species : catla , Genus : catla) frm Bangladesh was irresistible , as a trip post Morn clinic to one of the Outlets turned out to be ....riverine Fish : Bangladesh is the sole supplier , though in limited amts as Sea fish Mkt here is huge nd thriving .....hence the Riverine produce frm Bangladesh is a Lifeline very much appreciated by people like me born & brought up in riverine "Fish".....homeland is one arena whr U r the King of wht u survey nd wht ur serviced for , including Fish , which is duly cleaned dressed nd packaged to ur convenience .....in tht also , as it turned out recently my dear brother in law was dictating the vendor in Gurgaon as how he shud formulate the shapes nd sizes of the Cut fish .....he took me the very day I landed this December ....his clout in the shop was evident as the vendor untiringly fished out frm hidden recesses a variety of Fish to be selected ....This is India whr U r really the King ....U really hv a choice ....!!!...On the Contrary the Catla Catla here weighed 2 kg nd I was too eager to take it home lest thr be any other claimant , I hurried ....thr is no chance for any one to dress the fish , leave alone clean it , as it will be sold like hot cake nd the Vendor is least bothered .....Friday the holiday was thus the designated day for me to don the garb of the fisherman and clean & Dress the Fish with lots of patience over a cup of tea , provided by Archana...who will turn a blind eye , though temporarily , to the mess created by me in her balcony ....!!!...Little Arnav , a fine gentleman & a frnd with taste buds for River fish wud repeatedly enquire nd express his happiness, encouraging me ....Doel the bird , is least bothered , Complaining tht local Tuna is far better thn this Catla catla brought frm Bangladesh ......nonethe less , the thought tht a River produce frm our ancestor'
s land is sustaining us is heartening & Comforting .....Foreign Land sojourn has taught us mighty lessons of Contentment ......!!!!
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