Friday, November 10

Quatrain CLV -- MOONING

We are going to the moon
But is it too soon?
Remember its crust is broken, dry
Wonder why Vidharba’s farmers die?

BJP to meet Prez over farmer suicide
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bjp-to-meet-prez-over-farmer-suicide/23637-4.html
Govindacharya lashes at govt for farmer suicides
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1839657,000900040001.htm
Destination Moon: ISRO to draw blueprint today
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=106253
ISRO Plans for Manned Space Mission - Is the Price Tag Justified ?
http://www.bloggernews.net/11896

Tuesday, November 7

Quatrain CLIV -- THIS BYTE IS SPONSORED BY...

On matters trivial, trite
The Hero breaks his quiet
Sycophancy is certainly as Indian
As Sachin

Sachin, former cricketers slam Aussies for nudging Sharad Pawar
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1062491
Aussies' behaviour irks Tendulkar
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200611061740.htm
Who is Shobhan Mehta?
http://www.rediff.com/news/2005/jun/03spec.htm
Bookie Shobhan Mehta had links with Azhar, Jadeja, Mongia
http://www.indiaexpress.com/news/sports/cricket/20050611-2.html
Sachin felt let down by Dravid's declaration
http://cricket.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1832688.cms
Tendulkar examined by Madhavan over 1999 Ahmedabad Test
http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/101037.html
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1001212/sports.htm#head2
http://www.publicintegrity.org/report.aspx?aid=448

Sunday, November 5

Quatrain CLIII -- 'RAM'BLING ON

When an aged sage
Bursts into a rage
There’s no call for outrage or pity
Just give him a while to comprehend senility

Manu will walk free: Jethmalani
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/manu-will-walk-free-jethmalani/25389-3.html
Manu Sharma is a Innocent boy:Ram Jethmalani
http://www.newasiatimes.com/news/reports/?report=11901
Jessica murder: Jethmalani firm on defending prime accused
http://www.newasiatimes.com/news/reports/?report=11901