Despots Get a Warning, by Sankar Chatterjee

He callously avoided the historic cemetery where a century ago hundreds of his fellow countrymen were laid to rest. Those heroes had sacrificed their lives to end the world’s first major conflict. However, the strongman had ducked his own patriotic duty due to an alleged bone-spur.

Now on stage with world leaders to commemorate the event, he heard a giggle. He looked upwards. It was that yellow little baby-blimp of his likeness who trolled him in London months ago. Last night, the daring baby flew over stormy English Channel carrying a stern message: “Humanity always takes care of its despots.”