'Me too! How to be a journalist?'

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(Author's Note: This post has been written in gross violation of one of the cardinal rules of journalism - the Inverted Pyramid. Those of you who know what I mean are requested to remain patient and read it in its entirety, and those unaware of the snobbish jargon are urged to read what is written, nonetheless.While you will realise the end is certainly more important - literally so in this case - the means isn't wasted either.) I am sure most of my colleagues will identify with the experience I am about to narrate. I say this with an unapologetic confidence because I'm also sure they, and most others in this profession, have been confronted with similar situations at some point in the course of their careers. And may be, still continue to face. The situation is such: Every year....