tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144599362012-01-24T09:46:53.652+05:30news & views in limerick form - a slightly different flavour!Aparna Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12358533291130408425noreply@blogger.comBlogger10661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14459936.post-2800527234689804542011-11-27T11:42:00.003+05:302011-11-27T19:50:39.695+05:30

There once lived a young Indian chap, Whose nerves, one November, went 'snap'. The outcome? As hitter, He trended on Twitter; The talk of town -- His Pawar slap! India: Youth Slaps Minister Over Price Rise & Corruption

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There lived a young man who talked straight, And his words pushed me to reinstate My daily news rhyme. He said, "It is time You realized - NEWS cannot wait!" Yes, we are back! Thank you Rezwan for tipping the scale :-)

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Cried an Apple fan, "Lord, it's appalling, That it's Jobs, whom you ended up calling". Said the Lord, "My dear lad, I need him pretty bad-- You see, my iPad needs overhauling!"

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It dawned on me, this afternoon, My last newsmerick was in June! Chief Inkspot took stock, And declared, "writer's block -- But don't worry, we'll be back soon!"

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An UPA leader praying at Rajghat: ------------------------------------- "Dear Gandhiji, see how your massesAre up in arms, fighting the brassesThis business of fasting,(Which you started) is castingMore trouble in our paths as time passes". And Gandhiji replied: -------------------------------------- "I must admit, even as we speak,That I can't see a thing - vision's weak.Let me go get my

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An SMS poet was found telling Readers why his poetry is selling. Smiling (with a dimple) He said, “It is simple, Who the hell today knows the real spelling?” :-D

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A comrade asked, wiping his tears, "We've been ruling for 34years; From whence came this strange Bong craving for change -- That landed this kick in our rears?" His friend answered him with a shrug, His arrogance intact, looking smug. "When people want clean, They somehow think GREEN -- I'm sure it's that 'climate change' bug!" ----------------------------xxx-----------------------------------

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Collage created by Flickr user Eustaquio Santimano, used under CC BY 2.0 Our men in blue came, showed their grit,They refused to be cowed down, or quit.They chased a neat scoreOf 274*--Emerged champions-- and history was writ! (*Two-seventy-four)

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There once lived a model who kissed   A boa. It tried to resist, Then to show it's disgust, Sunk it's teeth in her bust, "Oh God, I am dead - silicone!" it hissed. TOI 16/03/2011: Snake dies after biting model's bust. Get the story here **Link via Annie Zaidi

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A queen asked her king, "How come sire, These protestors don't seem to tire?" The king, sounding bitter, Blamed Facebook and Twitter, Then ordered his men -- "Open fire!"

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There once lived a Bong didi, who, Had long dreamt of staging a coup. Said she, "it's a pity, No Tahrir in our city. Our Brigade Maidan will not do!" :-))

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Inkspot: The land of the Nile is on fire, Burning under people's ire. With winds of change blowing (They show no signs of slowing) Sir, why don't you step down, retire? HM: See, I simply cannot up and go For my bosses have told me, "Go slow. For there's none like you, able To keep Egypt stable, But take some steps -- end this road show." So now I am exploring new angle, As to how these protests

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The taxmen couldn't believe their eyes. When they raided to spring a surprise, They found themselves staring, Not at Piggy Chops baring, But at Shahid Kapoor's muscled thighs! Recently when IT sleuths barged into the home of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra (nick-named Piggy Chops), they were in for a surprise as they were met not by Priyanka but by Shahid Kapoor who opened the door wearing a

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Today, Inkspot has decided to post an all-time favourite. Enjoy :-) Said an ape as he swung by his tail, To his children both female and male, 'From your offspring, my dears, In a couple of years, May evolve a professor at Yale.’                                          -Bennett Cerf (1898-1971), "Out on a Limerick"

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"Our leaders are free to use clout, And evey rule in the book flout. They may threaten, cajole" (Thus spoke Mr. Pol) "But none of those talks should get out!" TOI 07/01/2011: MUMBAI: Don't put in writing what you hear, Maharashtra's home department has advised police stations in a recent circular. Get the story here

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Everyone worth their onions in India is well aware of the sky-high prices of onions in the market. So much so, that the road-side eateries are no longer serving them as part of the freebie salad that generally accompanies a meal. In such a scenario, it seems a pity that imported onions have been left to rot at the port. If the complaint is that the consignments coming in from Pakistan were partly

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This New Year, may each of you find, Your every day with goodness lined. Do feel yourself blessed, With play, work and rest-- May the people around you be kind. Newsmericks wishes all its readers a Very Happy and Prosperous 2011.

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Chief Inkspot was partying like crazy, His memories of Newsmericks hazy. Then on a fine day, He heard himself say, "Come write a new post - don't be lazy!" So Inkspot went out, looked around. Was shocked to see scandals abound, Saw people in scams, Like flies stuck in jams, And crores of rupees run aground! Now Inkspot was jolted awake. "What's happening here, for goodness sake? A li'l scam or

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"Where's Inkspot?" The readers grow restive. "Been long since his verse was tempestive." Well he's gone offline Till November 9-- Can't blame him - the season's too festive! Newsmericks wishes everyone Shubho Bijoya and Happy Diwali (in advance). Blogging will resume after November 9th.

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These Oedilfers have a great drive. Go, check them out, see how they strive, English words to compile, Using limerick style-- Date for completion? 2035!

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There once lived a young man, my dear, Who did not quite grow up, I fear. But to stamp out such doubt Had a milk tooth pulled out On entering his 25th year! :-))

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"Such a shame!" The official was dissing An OC* staff, "Common sense is missing. Why go piss in that section, Where they'd come for inspection? There are so many other spots for pissing!" "Your biggest, mistake, you poor fool, Was breaking the cardinal rule: That says, you cannot Afford to get caught. Couldn't you quietly have pissed in the pool?" CWG 2010 - Where your clean differs from ours

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In the monsoons, it would be a folly, Stepping out-of-doors minus your brolly. Getting drenched in the rain, Soaking wet — that's a pain, Though the child in you might find it jolly.

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What's Obama's religion? Who cares? But seeing their state of affairs, What should matter to his nation. Is his supplication, Seems the country's in dire need of prayers! 30/8/2010: A recent poll says that nearly 1 out of 4 Americans believe that US President Barack Obama is a Muslim."I can’t spend all of my time with my birth certificate plastered on my forehead," the president joked in an

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"Pray, what is a draught?" if you ask, I'll simply say, "beer from a cask". But it's also quite fair, If I say, "blast of air" — Hell, these definitions are a task! :-))

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There once lived a tippler named Jake, Who said one day, "I have headache". "A hangover, it's not," Said the doc, "you've been shot! There's a bullet in your skull, for Pete's sake!" "Since you mention it, now I believe, It was 5years back, on New Year's eve. A blow to my head, Had felt like hard lead - But naught that some pegs couldn't relieve!" 24/8/2010: Reuters: A Polish man living in

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He's a Grandmaster, champion of chess,You thought, we should honor him, yes? But the government said, "Banish The thought, he is Spanish - So no honors for him". What a mess! Now the Minister's saying, "Throughout, Of his Indianness, we had no doubt. But some procedural errors, By my dumb office bearers, Caused this mishap." - Go figure that out! 26th August, 2010: Claiming that he is Spanish,

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It is easy, I learned, if you try, To get MPs to see eye to eye. Get an issue they like, Such as - salary hike, And voila! Watch differences die! Get the story here. Though they say now that there is quite a bit of dissent here too - dissenters  feel that a hike of more than 300% is not quite enough. They want a 500% hike. 

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No time for your aerobics? Best Go look for a well-endowed chest. Then have a good stare, At those boobs and I swear, Long life will be yours - ain't no jest! A study by German researchers indicate that staring at female breasts is good for men's health and increases their life expectancy. Honest! Get the story here Link via zigzackly

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Well this news for sure takes the cake. She's lettuce-wrapped? For goodness sake! Pray ma'am, by all means, Go, enjoy your greens, But leave me in peace with my steak! July 25th, 2010: An animal rights activist has caused a stir in Jordan's capital Amman by covering herself in lettuce in a quirky attempt to persuade Middle Eastern meat lovers to go vegetarian. Get the story here

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There once lived an octopus Paul, Who loved a good game of football. And when asked to choose, Who would win, who would lose, He was oft right, as you would recall. Then one day when he wouldn't flatter The Germans, who lost, there was chatter Among fans that the dude Octopus Paul be stewed And then served up as seafood platter! So many people want to cook the poor chap, too bad!

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There once lived a young guy named Shaun, Who met a young lady, was drawn, His hormones a-swell, To ring her door bell, She answered, he let out a yawn. "You poor little darling", she said, Then took his hand and gently led The chap down the hall; With no qualms at all, She undressed and put him to bed. She turned off the lights, "I'll be scoring". He told himself, his heart a-soaring . Then

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A Penguin StoryThe man calls it consensual flirting. Nope, harassment - she's been asserting. What once was a dream, Of cookies and cream, Is a scandal now - how disconcerting! And now it has been announced that Andrew Phillips has replaced David Davidar as President of Penguin International. Over the last few weeks the publishing world has been rocked by scandal as charges of sexual

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A Saudi lass cried, "What to do? How to handle this, don't have a clue. Since the fatwa got round, Went to office and found, My male colleagues, standing in queue!"               ===**=== A Saudi guy rued, "What the f**k, No dames in my office, bad luck! Surely men of my ilk, Could do with some milk, And to get it, what better than suck!" 5/6/2010: 2 senior Saudi clerics have issued a fatwa

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Dear Sir, here's my application Seeking pay rise for helping the nation. By refusing to mingle, And hence staying single, I'm helping control population. And dear Sir, please note - I am dreading, That if my this letter you are shredding With utter disregard, I'll have to print card And invite you, Sir, to my wedding! Single/unmarried teachers from government-aided educational institutions in

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Chief Inkspot is visiting South America and is generally offline until the end of the month. However, this post is a request by reader Raju Bist so the chief got online and wrote it specially for those who have been missing Newsmericks. We'll be back soon from Maccha Picchu. Said Dharam paaji, ice in glass clinking, "For some time now, I have been thinking That perhaps it's now time To sip on

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A well-rounded woman said, "Dear, To you I may look like a sphere, But ere you say that You think I look fat, Please know it may cost you your ear!" CBS News 29/04/2010: When a 24-year-old Lincoln man called Anna Godrey "fat" at a party, police say Godfrey decided to settle the score the Mike Tyson way. No, not with uppercuts and jabs. They say she bit off a chunk of the man's ear. Get the story

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There once lived a Lalooji, who, Took bodyguards to the zoo. Their weapons struck fear, In the hearts of the deer, And frightened a young kangaroo. "Please lock them away", cried a steed. Or else, am sure they'll steal my feed. I don't believe they Are here just to pray, They're just saying that to mislead!". PTI 09/04/2010: RJD leader Lalu Prasad's recent visit to Patna Zoo with securitymen

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We know that molesters harass the kids in their parish, alas We can't punish any, Cried the Church, they're too many If we defrock them, who'll conduct mass? The New York Times 26/3/2010: Pope May Be at Crossroads on Abuse, Forced to Reconcile Policy and Words. Even as Pope Benedict XVI, faced with a sexual abuse scandal spreading across Europe, has called on victims to come forward and urged

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The goddess asked Husain, "My dear, You're moving to Qatar, I hear?" The painter said, "Ma'am, You've heard right --I am. I could not refuse their Emir." The goddess said, "That's fine, but dude, We know you love painting us nude. But if you are keen, On painting their queen, Pray keep the clothes on - don't be rude!" 27/2/2010: According to news sources, noted Indian painter M.F. Husain,

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For frolic and fun, they now say, It's the rural youth that's holding sway. Now ain't it a pity, That youth in the city Have less scope to roll in the hay? Rural youth in India have more premarital sex than their urban counterparts, reveals a new study. The findings indicate that 17% of men in rural areas engaged in premarital sex compared to 10% in cities while four percent women in rural

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"I'm tired," announced farmer Bill. "I'll quit farming, surely I will. And then I shall laze, Away all my days, In the virtual world - playing Farmville!"

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It is with a deep, heartfelt sigh, That we wish you, Salinger, goodbye. And let it be written, That you left the world smitten, With your novel ---The Catcher in the Rye.

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Love story.mp3 You told us that true love means never Having to 'pologize ever. The teaching found use, As a handy excuse, Among love-birds that goofed -- rather clever! Erich Segal (June 16, 1937 – January 17, 2010) --- we will remember you best for Love Story and the super-cool line that came in handy on many an occasion: "Love means never having to say you're sorry."

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The man who is lying in state, Is now well beyond love, beyond hate. He let our hopes rust, Watched our dreams turn to dust. His legacy? Bengal out-of-date.

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The Sicilian was looking pale. "Arrest me sir, throw me in jail. I'd prefer the can, To my wife and the clan-- This New Year Eve, let peace prevail!" Yahoo News 1/1/10: A Sicilian man stole sweets and a packet of chewing gum so he could get arrested and spend New Year's Eve in a jail cell rather than be with his wife and relatives, Italian media reported. Get the story here

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Newsmericks and Inkspot wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We are currently travelling and will be back with a fresh series of Newsmericks in Jan 2010. Till then, au revoir :-))

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A DNA News report states that "a top health expert has tagged Tiger Woods a "sex addict" who needs immediate help". (link via @greatbong). Our intrepid reporter Inkspot promptly dreamt of calling up this expert to get a first hand account of his diagnosis. Here below is an excerpt from the interview that did not take place. "If Tiger Woods knows what is good For him", said the doctor, Smallwood,

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"Dear 911, I can smell gas!" The firefighters rushed in, en masse. To find that the leak, Was not from a weak Piping, but from a sow's ass! :D 26/11/09: SYDNEY (AFP) – A flatulent pig sparked a gas emergency in southern Australia when a farmer mistook its odours for a leaking pipe, according to officials. Get the story here

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A Board member: "We have no clue Why no one sought our men in blue." Could it be that the price Simply failed to cut ice With the sponsors? "We'll have to review"! 24/11/09: It seems that not a single bid has come in for being the official sponsor for cricket Team India. What went wrong? Read about it here

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Sir, how come your garden's so lush? The gardener replied, (with a blush). I'm watering, you see, The plants with my pee Am relieved - there's now no need to flush! Men peeing in the open/ outdoors, a familiar sight in India, has recently received a boost with the UK based charity, the National Trust urging menfolk to pee outdoors on 'pee bales' or compost heaps in order to save the planet.

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Recently, SCB sent me a cheque book adding Mr. (instead of Ms.) before my name. When I called up their PhoneBanking to point out the error, an extremely cheerful, young voice at the other end of the call-center line asked me to drop into the nearest branch for 'correction'. "They would also need some proof", the helpful voice offered. Now surely, this one is just crying out loud for a Newsmerick

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"Our little boy has gone a-flying," The parents of Falcon said crying. A world watched aghast, The balloon flying past, But then there were claims they were lying! As TV shows pander to voyeurs, And show contents become destroyers, Of ethics, for fame, Folks like these make a game, Out of everything - Winners? Their lawyers! If you haven't got enough of this story already, get the latest

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Well everyone has had something to say about it. We have dissected it, debated it, explored the motives behind it and almost dug up Mr. Nobel himself to ask what he would have thought about it. In the midst of all this, our intrepid Inkspot appears to have dug into the recipient's heart and come up with the 'true story' of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Enjoy! Asked Inkspot, "Obama, pray tell

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When I told them, "boys, get some action," Said Kirsten, with dissatisfaction,  "I meant, practice cricket, Not, go forth and stick it -- Am hurt by such vulgar reaction!" Crickinfo India 25/09/09:  Gary Kirsten, India's coach, has said he was not involved in the preparing a controversial document that encouraged cricketers to have sex before matches.Get the story here Further reads 1, 2 

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A grandmaster, who had been slated,To play, dozed off inebriated.Though much did they shake him,Yet no one could wake him,So they had to declare him -- checkmated.Reuters 04/09/09: A leading French chess player turned up drunk and dozed off after just 11 moves in an international tournament in Kolkata, losing the round on technical grounds, domestic media reported Friday. Get the details here

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A worker bee had this to tellHis queen who was giving him hell."Dear madam, till date,I've never been late,But nowadays, things are not well.O great queen, I have to confess,My sense of direction's a mess.These tall mobile towers,Have killed homing powers --To get back home, need GPS!"AFP: 01/09/09: NEW DELHI — The electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phone towers and cellphones can pose a

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A clearly rattled BJP worker tells Inkspot why Mr. Jaswant Singh's Ku Klux Klan analogy was absolutely unacceptable."He can finger our RSS souls,And can blame us for having no goals.But all this Klan talking,Is simply too shocking--For we never wear white sheets with holes!"TOI 27/08/09: Jaswant Singh's reference to the BJP, of which he was member for 30-odd years, as a KKK-type outfit came in

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"Religion", said Santa, forlorn,"These days is of Godliness shorn.So priests spend their hours,Filming ladies in showers,And, believe it or not, watching porn!"TOI 16/08/09: Sikh priest films woman taking bath. Get the story here

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Did you hear of the minister whoWent and entered a cage in the zoo?It seems he was cheeredOn by those who appearedTo have mistaken him for a gnu!--------------000------------------Did you hear of the minister whoWent and entered a cage in the zoo?Well he wanted to patWhat he thought was a catAnd now all that remains, is his shoe!Inspired by this news item in the TOI, 17th August, 2009: Minister

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Inkspot will be on holiday till 14th August, 2009. Regular blogging will resume post 15th. Be good everyone, see you soon!

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5th graders walking the beat,To ensure that cops do not cheat,May tantamount to,Embarrassment, true,But as a ploy, it sure is neat!Yahoo News 31/07/09: BEIJING – Police officers contemplating cheating on promotion exams met their match this week in northwestern China — 18 serious-faced fifth-graders walking the beat. Get the story here

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We hope that the gods find alarming,The sight of those naked girls farming,And embarrassed powers,Send us monsoon showers--But what if they find the sight charming?Reuters 23/07/09: Naked girls plough fields in India for rain. Get the story here

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This limerick is in response to Mad Kane's recent Limerick-Off where one is supposed to write a limerick using the first line "A very strange fellow named Frank". Caution - a naughty limerick!A very strange fellow named FrankOnce sought to be Master of wank.He worked on his member,Till it smoldered like ember--Then horror of horrors, it shrank!:-D

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A badger in Berlin, named JerryOne fine day hogged many a cherryIt left him so fuddledOn the road he lay huddledAs the traffic whizzed past him - how scary!His head feeling heavy like lead,He lay on the road as if dead.The cops used a broomAnd saved him from doom--"I've been swept off my feet", Jerry said.Yahoo News 09/07/09: Drunk badger disrupts traffic in Germany. Get the story here

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As a man who lived life off the wall,Michael Jackson, King of Pop, had it all.Unmatched voice and that dance,Held the world in a trance,But then after the rise, came the fall.Sucked him down, to the depths, like quicksand,The man-boy, from his perch, Neverland.Yet he hoped to prevail,Over life's tragic trail--So his 'curtain call' comeback was planned.But the Gods denied him a fresh lease,And

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The President swatted a fly,Thus causing a huge hue and cry.Some folks called it slaying,But others are saying,"Great swipe!He's athletic, this guy!"June 18th, 2009: PETA miffed at President Obama's fly "execution". Get the story here.In West Bengal, it has been said many a time by great Bengali men and women, that we generally sit around swatting flies when we either have nothing to do or are

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The judge said, "Sir, I am appalled.Your dastardly act was uncalledFor. Now you may not digYour law-maker's wig,But you'd no right to expose his bald!"Reuters 9th June, 2009: A man who tore the wig off a telegenic Taiwan legislator last year was sentenced to five months in jail for depriving the MP of his freedom to look good. Get the story hereInkspot's been just been a wee bit busy and hence

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The CM's about to arrive;So we must have a cleanliness drive.Let's clear out the yard,Keep those aid workers barred,And relief work? Can go take a dive!May 31/09: The Telegraph Calcutta - Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee today tasted the fury of Sunderbans’ relief-deprived cyclone victims, who riddled him with accusations during his visit and then chased and beat up the block development

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An MP in Briton sought bucksFor building an 'island' for ducksThe ducks said, "You fool,You're doing up our poolWith tax payers' money? That sucks!"Yahoo News, 23rd May, 2009: A British MP said on Saturday he felt "ashamed and humiliated" over claiming expenses for a "duck island" to put in his garden pond -- and admitted that the ducks didn't like it anyway. Conservative MP Peter Viggers was

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The Gods in the heavens said, "HailO Mamtadi, minister of Rail.It is Lalooji's sighs,That, in cyclonic guise,Is ravaging Bengal as gale!"

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From the tiger's den, new news arrives,Seems the tiger's not dead, he survives.Did the lion then fail,To pay heed to the taleThat the tiger, indeed, has nine lives?Could this be true?

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Well a tiger like him there was none.His ambition, to rule like the sun.But the lion king roared,Rose and brandished his sword,Overpowered, the tiger was done.They say that when a lion and a tiger fight each other, advantage most often lies with the tiger. But that is not a hard and fast rule, as we have recently learned.Learn more about the original big cats here

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The voters said, we understand -Our country needs stable command.So they flung a few shoes,Then when time came to choose,Then went out and high-fived the hand!What a day it turned out to be! The Indian voters finally put an end to all speculations regarding the rise of regionalism, fragmented franchise, need for severe horse-trading, holding government to ransom and what not, by delivering a

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Today, I would just like to pauseAnd blog for my favorite causeThe project "Advox"Is brilliant, it rocks!It's work deserves heartfelt applause! Global Voices Advocacy (also referred to as 'Advox'), is a wonderful initiative that seeks to build a global anti-censorship network of bloggers and online activists, dedicated to protecting freedom of expression and free access to information online. The

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"The fowl's pure and juicy to taste."The waiter said, bowing to the waist."What makes you so sureThat the bird served is pure?""It's a virgin, undoubtedly chaste!"Yahoo News 10.05.09: A restaurant in China is doing brisk business after it claimed that it serves only virgin chickens. Get the story hereAnd in other news, Newsmericks is glad to announce that today we complete 1000 posts on this blog

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"My memory", he said, "maybe hazy,But to date unknown actors like Daisy?If you really must know,I will never stoop so low,As to propose to a struggler - that's crazy!"6th May, 2009: Indian Cricketer Sreesanth denies rumors of romancing a little-known actress, Daisy Bopanna. Get the story here

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The US, has now indicated,That Free trade is way over-rated.With threats of enforcing,A curb on outsourcing,Protection is being reinstated!Washington, May 5 (PTI) 'Say no to Bangalore and yes to Buffalo,' seems to be the latest mantra of US President Barack Obama as he struggles to bring the ailing American economy back on track. Get the story here

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Old porker was feeling quite blue.Asked why, he said, "Don't have a clueWhy they're making such fussAnd going around blaming us,When none of us have this 'swine flu'!"Is the term swine flu somewhat a misnomer for this current strain of this novel H1N1 virus that currently people are falling prey to? Read about it hereAlso,ROME, April 29 (Reuters) - Egypt's order on Wednesday to cull all the

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You thought you had mastered the trickOf shirking work, calling in sick.But the boss took a look,At your page on Facebook,And pink-slipped you, real nice and quick!Reuters UK 24.04.09: ZURICH - A Swiss insurance worker lost her job after surfing popular social network site Facebook while off sick. Get the story here

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Said the judge to the woman, "Old maid,It's good to know you're getting laid.But screaming in passion,Is now out of fashion--So it's jail for you dear, am afraid!"BBC News 27.4.09:A woman has been remanded in custody accused of breaching an Asbo banning her from being noisy during sex. Get the story here

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Is kissing in public, offense?If unmarried, yes, and so hence-forth for your capers,Please carry your papersThat prove that you're married - make sense?:DMSN News 22/04/09: New Delhi: Kissing by married couple is not obscenity, says Court. Taking serious note of the growing trend of moral policing, the Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the Delhi police commissioner to hold an inquiry against a

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When you're baking, in heat, like a bun,A power cut's surely no fun.I think powers that beWill finally seeWhy we must harness power of the sun!Well, the last few days have been terrible in Kolkata, weather-wise. A sweltering temperature of 40/41degrees, high humidity and frequent bouts of power failure (coupled with Dada's ouster as captain of the KKR) - the lethal combination is seeping the life

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In India now, if you're a bookie(It matters not, whiz or a rookie)You're on safer wicketWhile betting on cricketFor election's one hell of a cookie!TOI 20/04/09: According to the betting meter, the Indian National Congress (INC) is likely to get somewhere between 135-137 seats, the price for which is 65 paise return on every Rs 1 betted. The BJP is likely to get about 125-127 seats, where the

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At the workplace, you've oft come acrossThose who constantly butter the boss.You may turn up your nose,But a new study shows,It's a matter of profit and loss.Reuters 14/04/09: Workers "sucking up" is bad for business, says experts - By Ellen Wulfhorst. Get the story hereIn case you now would like to learn this skill, here are some pointers: 1, 2 & 3. Happy buttering!

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Text messaging, faster and fasterOn your cell phones, they say is disasterFor your thumbs, 'cause the strain,Can cause blisters and pain,So much so, that you may need a plaster!TOI 14/04/09: Communicating via text messages can damage your thumb, according to a study. Get the story here

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There are those that will stab you (I swear)For leaving a stink in the air.So if you wanna gas,My advice, move your ass,To a place where there's nobody there!Yahoo News/ AP: 08/04/09: Texas - A man was stabbed after causing a stink — literally — in a motel room while eating with a friend, police said. Five men from the Houston area were sharing a Waco motel room Tuesday night, and two were inside

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"This Jen will get my Brad to stray"Thought Jolie with shock and dismay."And I have a hunchThat it's more than mere lunch--"What goes around, comes around, ay?Entertainmentwise 07/04/09: Angelina Jolie Furious Over Jennifer Aniston And Brad Pitt's Cosy Lunch? Get the story here

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Thought CBI, "We'll bury in quiet,The '84's anti-Sikh' riot.Got Tytler absolved,So our case is now solved--Wonder why the Sikhs don't want to buy it?"The Hindu 03/04/09: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday submitted in a trial court here that it did not have sufficient evidence to prosecute the former Union Minister, Jagdish Tytler, in a 1984 anti-Sikh riot case...The CBI counsel

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Environmental activists have claimed Earth Hour to be a huge success. When asked whether he had done his bit to contribute to the success of the campaign, our intrepid reporter InkSpot, who generally is an active supporter of all causes, had this to say:It's true, warming's heating up ourPlanet Earth. 'Switch off lights for an hour'-I thought I'd promote,This cause with my vote,But couldn't. Why?

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Where there is a will, there is way,So when water froze on a cold day,The priest said, "I think,A lemony drinkCan help save the baptism day!"Reuters 31/03/09: A Norwegian church used lemon-flavoured cola instead of water in a baptism ceremony after its taps were temporarily turned off because of freezing temperatures, daily Vaart Land said on Tuesday. Priest Paal Dale from the town of Stord,

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The election's approaching, take note.Your opinion now matters, please vote.But be careful, dear readers,Elect ONLY those leaders --That know how to rudder the boat.

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A campaign that seeks to provideSanitation for all, nationwide,Has now found a creedFor their drive to succeed --No toilet yet? Sorry, no bride.The Total Sanitation Campaign run by the Ministry of Rural Development, aims to provide full sanitation coverage to all the rural areas across India by 2010. That gradually this campaign is making inroads into people's consciousness and making them aware

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Yahoo News: 18/03/09: Hiring firm looking for butt naked waiters. Now surely, this calls for a Newsmerick:In these times of recession, dear Sire,If you have a butt, others admire,Wear that apron and tie(Go ahead, don't be shy)Be a butt naked waiter on hire!:D

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A man was reporting a theftTo the cop, he seemed truly bereft."My pants have been stolen,"He wept, his eyes swollen,"From the park, someone took it and left!""My mistress and I, Sir, I swearHad gone to the park for fresh airAnd I thought it'd be best,To be somewhat undressed,So I lay down in my underwear!""But as I lay there with my chick,My pants did a vanishing trick.Sir, please heed my cries,

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Said Pepsi to Coke, with a hiss,"These Indians say something's amissWith our cola formulation;So this cow-loving nation,Will now bottle and drink bovine piss!"Indian Express: The RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh), a Hindu nationalist organization in India, has found something to give the popular colas and cold drinks a run for their money: bovine urine. The Sangh's Cow Protection Department is

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Domestic abuse -- it is hell.It's violence that we have to quell*.Help bring to a halt,This in-home assault -Just go ahead, ring that door bell!Here is a message from Breakthrough asking everyone, both men and women, to get involved in their Bell Bajao campaign.We're writing to call on you to get involved in our campaign, Bell Bajao (Ring the Bell), calling on men and boys to join women in

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As mentioned in an earlier post, will be away at the Info-activism camp outside Bangalore. Thus this blog will be on holiday till 26th Feb.Hope you are having a good Valentine's day :-)

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A spinster real eager to wedWas depressed and losing her head.So a crook thought, "What luck!Let me make a quick buck,By having this maiden misled.""How to get you a groom sis, I know.All you have to do - kill a rhino.At 3 lakhs, a steal,For a sure marriage deal."- Imagine, had it been a dino?Dear ladies, the search for a mate,May well make you stop thinking straight.But if you're so dumb,To such

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The old barber was over the moonWhen he heard the news this afternoon."We, who trim hair and beard,Will be henceforth revered,By those who visit our saloon!""Our razor-sharp voice did the trick.It forced them to rename their flick.And now I expectYou to show some respect --Else your face will be sporting a nick!"The Bollywood film "Billu Barber" has been renamed "Billu", after the film faced

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