Since editors are known for offering gratuitous advice, I recommend to Mr Vajpayee that he begin his auspicious 'bari' on the assumption that his prime ministership will not last more than 10 to 12 months. He can, therefore, spend all his time either trying to keep the coalition together, or he can say to himself: I know this job is temporary, so I will take each day as a gift and set out a bold and creative agenda. Here are some of the things he could usefully do even if his government lasts just 90 days: