Entries from February 2008

February 29, 2008

Humour

Mullah Naseeruddin is known for his wit and sense of humour all over Asia. I read  this story long time back -
Mullah Naseeruddin was informed one day that his mother-in-law had drowned. He rushed to the river and asked to be shown the spot where she had drowned. He  started walking upstream. Surprised, his friends said [...]

February 28, 2008

You are all working overtime to finish democracy

All of us who have faith in the parliamentary system of democracy agreed with Somnath Chatterjee when he said- “You are all working overtime to finish democracy in this country. It is a matter of great sorrow.” The Lok Sabha witnessed unruly scenes forcing the Speaker of the house to adjourn proceedings. Opposition [...]

February 27, 2008

Indications of Early General Elections

Is the Congress ready to wait till ’09 for the general elections?

President Pratibha Patil’s address to the parliament indicates the contrary. She instigated the Left by mentioning the nuclear deal. Reports suggest a poor kharif crop is a possibility which may lead to price rise. Inflation is already high and Congress will not be able [...]