The government never ceases to amaze me. I participated in a state-run Doordarshan TV show in Leh, Ladakh a couple years ago when a friend organised a music festival there. Recently, I got a cheque for Rs 800 which I wasn't expecting and had to think hard about why I got it. Then I realised I was 'talent' and the government must have a policy about paying people. So I deposited it only to get a call some days later that it had bounced and get this cheque couriered back to me!
