After a 16-hour-long flight back home, and never mind the finger licking airline food and great Oscar nominated films playlist, the last thing one needs is an assault on the senses, courtesy our immigration officials.

This journalist was witness to not just one but several rude officials who scared the living daylights of a few unsuspecting international tourists who were on their maiden Indian visit. Their crimes varied from asking for a pen (to fill the immigration form) to cross-checking a question on the same form.