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    • K. Rajbir Deswal Tags : Posted: Thursday , Jul 24, 2008 at 0241 hrs

    A final word on the various nuances of the term barsati: it has connotations of temporariness. In the army, a barsati major is promoted because of the vacancy of another officer, and will return to the post of captain. And there are barsati mendhaks — opportunist frogs — who show their presence only when it suits them.

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