Looking at people looking at you 

It happens with all of us and many times. You steal a glance at someone at the precise moment that someone is stealing a glance at you too. It happens. Some do it as they just can’t help it- a quick glance at the approaching morning walker in the opposite direction. Those with balding heads compete with the stylish ones in track suits and sports shoes in giving a quick visual examination more so if the persons happens o be a woman. It works both ways- I mean the brief phenomenon- of getting caught for an unsolicited glance (I won’t call it an ogle).  More men try to be quick before being caught by an angry equally quick response as they hasten ahead at faster pace.

The attire the morning walkers sport is one reason. In most cases the attire is ill fitting- either too tight or too loose. The clothes worn vary widely- from believe me- Lungi, yes Lungi!! and Dhoti to shorts that are a bit too short (tennis shorts- even the tennis players don’t wear tennis shorts these days) for  the skinny males legs that strut. Then there are those wearing cargos, boxer shorts. Some are too decently dressed- shirts tucked-in neatly as if after the walk they are ready to head for office.  Same case with the fairer sex. Saris, tights, salwar kurtas, tees- some tight fitting, some loose. There is a group of village women (yes there’s a village nearby) who have got the fancy of morning walk in the park. They walk with their faces neatly covered by their pallus.

Blame the movie ‘Khamoshi’. There is a scene of lunatic asylum- inmates throwing their hands in the air, some jumping. Most doing erratic things. The park wears similar look. Different versions Ramdev’s teachings in action are seen. People shake their legs, laugh for nothing, alone. Some have their legs up, some hold their nostrils and breathe.

With winter round the corner- there will be additional accessory- caps. That makes a different fashion show.