NASA was getting ready to launch a very important space shuttle. The scientists
and engineers checked and double checked everything to make sure that things are
fine.
However, on the day of our launch, something seemed to be wrong. The rocket gave
all sorts of noise but never took off even an inch from the ground. The engineers
were puzzled because they could not figure out the problem.
Finally, there was an Indian scientist who offered to help. The NASA people were
desperate by that time and agreed to do anything.
"Tilt the rocket 45 degrees to the right" said the Indian scientist. The engineers
were puzzled but did it anyway.
"Bring it back to vertical position" the Indian said. The engineers did.
"Now start the engines" he said. And surprise, the rocket took off and flew into
outer space!
Everybody congratulated him and asked him how he knew what to do. He replied -
"It is very simple. This is what we always do with our scooters in India".