Priceless wisdom

While addressing a conference hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri), its director general RK Pachauri said that Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh would give Teri Rs 1 crore for a campaign to spread awareness about protecting the environment. He then said, “I now request Mr Ramesh to share his wisdom with all of us.” To which , Ramesh replied, “I can only share my wisdom but cannot give you Rs 1 crore.” Before Ramesh could say anything further, Pachauri remarked, “This means now we’ll get Rs 2 crore from the minister. Three cheers for Jairam Ramesh!”