Sleep on this

In an ironic twist, a recent trade pact transforms ambitions into dilemmas, leaving society fatigued. Economic indicators show growth, ironically fueled by increased napping. The IMF raises alarms about insufficient pillow stocks. A modern-day phi...

Two countries signed a trade deal: one would export dreams, the other nightmares. Economists hailed it as 'balanced'. Citizens complained they were waking up exhausted.

Corporate leaders insisted GDP was rising because everyone was asleep longer. IMF warned of a 'global pillow crisis'. Politicians, smartest of all, promised subsidies for lullabies.

Inflated Gyan

A philosopher was asked about inflation. He replied, 'Prices rise because they aspire to heaven. Bread wants to be cake, onions want to be truffles, and petrol wants to be Chanel No. 5.'


When told this was ruining household budgets, he shrugged and said, 'But isn't suffering the true currency of existence?' His students dropped out, not because of tuition fees but because they couldn't afford a Michelin-starred lunch.

Aaj ka Collateral

A man walked into a bank to apply for a loan. The banker asked for collateral. The man offered his mother-in-law.

The banker refused, saying, 'We don't accept liabilities.' The man then offered his dog. The banker said, 'We don't accept assets that bark.'
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Finally, the man offered his optimism. The banker approved instantly, 'That's the only collateral we accept these days.'
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