Dr. Suresh Kumar Mishra ‘Uratript’
Dr. Suresh Kumar Mishra, widely known in the world of satire by his pen name ‘Uratipt’, expresses his emotions and thoughts with profound honesty and depth. His multifaceted talent is evident in his contributions across various literary genres. He is not only a renowned satirist but also a poet and a children’s author.
His satirical writings have earned him a special place in the literary world. His satire, ‘Shikshak Ki Mout’, went massively viral on the Sahitya Aajtak channel, garnering over a million views and reads—a monumental achievement in the history of Hindi satire. His collection of satires, ‘Ek Tinka Ikyavan Aankhen’ (A Straw and Fifty-One Eyes), is also highly acclaimed and includes his timeless work, ‘Kitabon Ki Antim Yatra’ (The Last Journey of Books). Other celebrated collections include ‘Mayaan Ek, Talwar Anek’ (One Sheath, Many Swords), ‘Gapodi Adda’ (The Gossiper’s Den), and ‘Sab Rang Mein Mere Rang’ (My Colors in Every Hue). His satirical novel, ‘Idhar-Udhar Ke Beech Mein’ (In Between Here and There), is a unique and groundbreaking work focused on the third world.
His significant contributions to literature have been widely recognized. He was honored with the Best Young Creator Award, 2021 by the Telangana Hindi Academy and the Government of Telangana, an award presented by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The Rajasthan Children’s Literature Academy also honored him for his children’s book, ‘Nanhon Ka Srijan Aasmaan’ (The Creative Sky of Little Ones). Additionally, he has received the Vyanga Yatra Ravindranath Tyagi Sopaan Samman and the Sahitya Srijan Samman from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dr. Uratript has also played a pivotal role in writing, editing, and coordinating a total of 55 books for the Government of Telangana for primary school, college, and university levels. His work is included in university textbooks in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, where his satirical creations are part of the curriculum. This recognition underscores that young readers can identify and appreciate quality and impactful writing.
Key Accolades and Works
- Viral Satire: ‘Teacher’s Death’ (over 1 million views)
- Satire Collections: ‘Ek Tinka Ikyavan Aankhen’, ‘Mayaan Ek, Talwar Anek’, ‘Gapodi Adda’
- Unique Satirical Novel: ‘Idhar-Udar Ke Beech Mein’
- Awards: Shreshtha Navyuva Samman (Telangana), Sahitya Srijan Samman (PM Modi), and more.
- Educational Contribution: Authored and edited 55 books for the Telangana government.
Some precious moments of life
- Honoured with ‘Shrestha Navayuvva Rachnakar Samman’ by former Chief Minister of Telangana Government, Shri K. Chandrasekhar Rao.
- Honoured with Oscar, Grammy, Jnanpith, Sahitya Akademi, Dadasaheb Phalke, Padma Bhushan and many other awards by the most revered Gulzar sahab (Sampurn Singh Kalra), the lighthouse of the world of literature and cinema, during the Sahitya Suman Samman held in Mumbai.
- Meeting the famous litterateur Shri Vinod Kumar Shukla Ji, honoured with Jnanpith Award.
- Got the privilege of meeting Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood, actor Aamir Khan.
- Meeting the powerful actor Vicky Kaushal on the occasion of being honoured by Vishva Katha Rangmanch.
Today we present his satire The Appraisal Secret.
☆ Witful Warmth# 105 ☆
☆ Satire ☆ The Appraisal Secret… ☆ Dr. Suresh Kumar Mishra ‘Uratript’ ☆
In the quiet universe of MindTree Consultancy, the annual performance appraisal was less of a corporate review and more of a high-stakes psychological drama. Employees walked into Room 404 looking like confident gladiators and emerged twenty minutes later looking like damp umbrellas left out in a monsoon downpour.
Rohan had played his cards with mathematical precision all year. He was the first to enter the office, the last to leave, and the only one who voluntarily brought homemade samosas for the manager, Mr. Deshmukh, every single Wednesday. His colleague, Nitin, on the other hand, was the king of subtle procrastination. Nitin spent half his day staring thoughtfully at empty Excel sheets and the other half giving eloquent speeches about work-life balance near the coffee machine.
When final appraisal day arrived, Rohan was supremely confident. He had calculated his key performance indicators down to the third decimal point. As he sat across from Mr. Deshmukh, the manager adjusted his glasses and looked at Rohan with profound, almost theatrical melancholy.
“Rohan,” Mr. Deshmukh sighed, tapping his pen against a thick paper folder. “Your technical output is unmatched. You work like a machine. But in today’s corporate world, being a machine isn’t enough. You lack… spiritual visibility.”
Rohan’s jaw dropped. “Spiritual visibility, sir? I worked sixty hours a week!”
“Yes,” Mr. Deshmukh nodded slowly. “Look at Nitin. Whenever upper management walks down the floor, Nitin is always standing near the whiteboard, marker in hand, looking deeply stressed and intensely reflective. That projects leadership! You, on the other hand, are always silently typing away at your desk. People think you’re just playing Solitaire.”
Rohan felt a knot tighten in his stomach. The top-tier rating and the elusive thirty percent hike felt like a dream vanishing into thin air. Mr. Deshmukh opened the folder, signed the bottom page with a flourish, and handed the letter to Rohan. “I have made my final decision. Read it outside.”
Rohan walked out with heavy steps, his heart sinking into his shoes. Nitin smirked from the coffee machine, waving his coffee cup like a victorious trophy. With trembling hands, Rohan opened the envelope in the elevator, preparing himself for disappointment.
To his utter astonishment, the letter confirmed the highest performance rating possible, accompanied by a staggering forty percent raise and a promotion to Team Lead. Attached was a small yellow sticky note in Mr. Deshmukh’s handwriting:
“Rohan, management buys performance, not whiteboard drama. I gave Nitin a five percent raise so he has plenty of free time to keep looking deeply reflective near the coffee machine. Congratulations, Team Lead.”
Rohan let out a loud laugh as the elevator doors clicked open, and the entire floor erupted into spontaneous applause for their new boss.
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