The Boy who Broke the Bank

A rumour is an unverified story

A rumour is an unverified story that spreads from person to person. In this story, the rumour that the bank had gone bankrupt begins from Nathu’s comp

Nathu

Nathu, the sweeper-boy, has not received his pay for two months. Sitaram hears his complaint and casually mentions it to Mrs Prakash, which starts the

Mrs Prakash tells Mrs Bhushan

Mrs Prakash tells Mrs Bhushan, Mrs Bhushan exaggerates it, and then the news moves through the bazaar from one person to another until many people bel

People react quickly and emotionally when

People react quickly and emotionally when they hear that the bank may collapse. Some rush to withdraw money, others speculate, and the crowd becomes v

Seth Govind Ram is not missing

Seth Govind Ram is not missing and has not fled. He is holidaying in Kashmir, and the clerk explains that clerks have been paid and the delay is only