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Getting 'Even' in an 'Odd' Way - The Delhi-Belly Syndrome

How does the Delhi government tackle rising pollution and toxicity in the air? Well! it comes out with a odd-even formula, asking motorist to drive their vehicles on alternate days depending on whether their registration plates display an odd number or an even number. What a brilliant brain wave from the Delhi administration! Could not have come out with a better solution! The only problem is that people's offices, schools, businesses do not open and close alternately on odd and even days... So Delhiites are expected to walk to their engagements on the other day? Or may be Delhi government is suggesting that you have two cars - one with an even registration number plate and the other with an odd number. Problem solved! Car manufacturers are happy,. Government is happy and people - well! even if they are not happy atleast they can drive everyday. Learn to be contented! Even better, government may consider giving free bullock carts to Delhiites. That will eliminate pollution f...