Dal, flies and cricket

June 20,2009
Obama can cook keema, dal; is a big cricket fan (Link)

US President Barack H Obama can cook kheema and dal. He is a fan of cricket but terrible with bats. These little known secrets about Obama were revealed during his interview to Dawn television of Pakistan where he reflected upon his acquaintance with the South Asian culture.


As a student , Dal, he learned to cook,
But in cricket, could never master the hook,
But he proudly said, "I,
"Can now murder a fly",
Getting to the White House was all it took....

A twist in the tale...

Pranab Loses Cool, Twists Photo Journalist's Ear (Link)



Grandfather ministers, simply have no fear,
They brook no interference , thats clear,
If your camera is a pest,
And a photo you request,
They just frown and come twist your ear.....


Some members in parliament act juvenile,
Keep interrupting the Speaker, all the while..
So as they disturb and shout,
This minister has enough clout,
And should drag and twist their long ears in style

More Tobacco day ?

In his infinite wisdom, the Health Minister chooses World NO Tobacco Day, to say, that showing people puffing cigarettes in movies is fine, and need not be banned.... (link)





The combined knowledge of a ministerial mind,
May possibly leave some empty space behind,
For despite United Nations,
And "anti tobacco" declarations,
The election euphoria has made them so blind





So while heroes in movies inhale a poison puff,
Kill a kidnapped child, and then say " how tough!,
That's entertainment,dance and song,
We show kids everything that's wrong,
Its you who allows them to watch all that stuff..".

So just like reel life , real life teaches,
No one's impressed by ministerial speeches,
They're busy checking "offers",
Its always time to fill the coffers,
And then suck the common man dry, like parasitic leeches...

How to be a minister....

Ten days after the election results are out, and the formation of the cabinet is delayed due to various parties and folks cashing on on IOU's , family avarice, and religion.....

Elected Children of MP's vying for a post,
Some folks in Delhi, favoring their dost,
Chief ministers in a huff,
We feel enough is enough,
Passing an exam must be compulsory for most

Choosing on religion, and merit unseen,
Votes , the final consideration has been,
Next come the states,
Wide open the floodgates,
This is bigger than any cabinet we've seen

Would you like to be a minister, tell me now,
No need to study, just learn how to bow,
No exams , no results,
Just follow political cults,
But stay away from those who follow Chairman Mao.....

Handful of Love

This is what Shilpa Shetty says about her African Safari experience on her blog ....
"Fed ostriches and got pecked by one! And also fed a giraffe, they have the longest purple tongues, wrapped it around my hand, leaving its saliva all over it, eeow! But what fun" [Link to her Blog]


The tallest animal, the African Giraffe
Said 'Yaron, Mera dil to hai saaf'
He used his long purple tongue
Licked Shilpa's hands and sung
'My job just begun, not done even half'

Vivek

Blogging at 97 : RIP

Spanish granny dubbed 'world's oldest blogger' dies (link)

Maria Amelia Lopez, who died on Wednesday, began blogging from her home in Galicia two years ago, winning a raft of fans with her eclectic mix of commentary and nostalgia infused with a sharp wit. She said ,""On December 23rd 2006, my grandson gave me a present, this blog when I was 95 years old ... and my life changed ... now, I can communicate and interact with the world.".......





Her grandson gifted her a blog in 2006,
And she picked up the techniques and tricks,
As 95 years og age,
Blogging page after page,
And the numerous comments gave her the kicks....




The worlds oldest, Maria Amelia Lopez,
And she Blogged for a total of 888 days,
She woke up the world,
Her opinions unfurled,
Set an example for us in so many ways...

At the age of 97, she is, no more, now
Her regular readers miss her and how!
So incisive her writing,
The wit was so biting,
All I can say, is simply, Oh Wow !......

Pardon me, Say it again please....

Dr. Manmohan Singh [76] has chosen old ministers for his cabinet, with average age of 65!

He was waiting, he had got elected
PM called him up, and he said
'Rush to Delhi, Get ready
For swearing in, Old Buddy',
He shouted 'where is my hearing aid'!

Vivek