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Theoretically speaking
Jaspal Bhatti 

Till now we believed Albert Einstein’s conclusion that nothing could move faster than light. Although I have always had a doubt, I believe that rumours can travel faster than light. Of course, the speed at which a rumour travels is directly proportionate to its scandalising power. If a rumour was to be spread that Einstein had one more secret wife, who helped him in formulating the Theory of Relativity, the rumour will certainly travel faster in the world of physics, at least.

CERN, the largest physics laboratory, now says it has sub-atomic particle known as neutrinos, travelling faster than the speed of light. CERN probably hasn’t heard of Aaya Rams Gaya Rams, our ultra high-speed politico particles, who can cross floors and shift loyalties at a faster speed than even the neutrinos.

Scientists feel if the findings by CERN are correct, then it will force a major rethink on the fundamental laws of nature. I was just wondering how could all those students, for whom remembering the laws of physics had been equal to punishment, will get compensation from their teachers. Or what should happen to those who had secured jobs by confidently saying during job interviews that light travelled faster than anything. Should they be sacked?

A child was fooling around in the house. His father shouted, "Why don’t you study science?" The child said, "Let the teachers first certify what they teach will hold good for next 10 years, at least."

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