Telegram comes to a full stop in India 160-year-old service to be discontinued from July 14 The postman is shown cycling in a hurry to convey the news. He knocks at the door and the hero comes out. Anxiously, he takes the telegram (taar, the common Indian term) from the postman, and reads: MOTHER SERIOUS STOP START IMMEDIATELY STOP. A telegram’s arrival was the foundation stone of many a cinematic moment. As in reel life, so also in real life, a telegram’s arrival brought in varied emotions. A telegram was a pink or white rectangular sheet folded and sealed. The message was in a few words, in ALL CAPS. For a start, the recipient would almost always open the telegram with trembling hands. Not only was there an element of urgency about a telegram, but also a lingering fear, expecting the worst. Though for over 160 years, it brought news of joy and success as well. And now, come mid-July — it will be a FULL STOP for the telegram. With the advent of technology and newer means of communication via smart phones, the telegram will soon only be found in history books, school curriculum and museums.. very sad....
Posted on: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 06:22:46 +0000
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