The stars of the night sky have always amused me. These heavenly bodies have not only inspired philosophers, but have provided direction to weary travellers navigating long journeys from time immemorial. Recently, I went out with friends to the desert on a cold and chilly night. It was cloudy, and the moon was playing hide and seek with the blushing bright stars around. Then suddenly, it appeared through the clouds, peeping through the window of a broken building that looked like Aladdin lamp.