These are three stories, a supposedly true events, which are often repeated separately with pride by many Scholars as a proof of virtues of women and the kindness of the Messenger of God. Linking of the stories, pardon me, is my handiwork. A young woman approached Prophet Mohammed and confessed to him that she had … Continue reading THE MERCIFUL GOD AND HIS PROPHET
Category: SPOOF
LORD SHIVA’S QUANTUM RIDDLE
If I were a true Hindu, I would worship many gods and goddesses, whose images I could find under trees, in beautifully carved granite temples, in huge caves, on the roadsides, and on pictures printed on calendars. Yet I would also believe that there is only one God, a Supreme Being who is formless, blameless, … Continue reading LORD SHIVA’S QUANTUM RIDDLE
EDISON LOVED BIBLE SO MUCH, SAYS SUPERSTAR RAJNIKANT
Actually Superstar Rajnikant was only retelling a story first told by another Tamil superstar of rhetoric, New Age Guru TT Rangarajan. I heard Rajnikant’s rendition on YouTube proudly uploaded by a devout Christian who calls him/herself “Our Daddy Jesus” possibly in the hope that all doubts and reservations about the Bible and its version of … Continue reading EDISON LOVED BIBLE SO MUCH, SAYS SUPERSTAR RAJNIKANT
A Fairy Tale My Grandmother Didn’t Tell
While looking up the archives of my e-mail, I discovered this story that I e-mailed to my cousin in the United States. Whether I wrote it, or read something like it elsewhere, I cannot vouch for. If it has another author, and the story was told in a different way or language, please let me know. Any way, … Continue reading A Fairy Tale My Grandmother Didn’t Tell
WHY MONKEYS HAVE TO HANG – A SAM D’CRUZ TALE
Sam D’Cruz (sorry, not his real name) was a friend and neighbour. He lived by, among other things, arranging fake degrees for youngsters who wanted to go abroad, and moonlighting as a police informer. Among the many true stories about police cases he told me was this one about a bear and a monkey. Mangat … Continue reading WHY MONKEYS HAVE TO HANG – A SAM D’CRUZ TALE
LADDOOS FOR SATHYA SAI BABA
It is not nice to tell true stories about dead men. With Gods, it is different. They do not die even when they appear dead. And it is an old story
MODI-JI VISITS INDIA
Part of Ring Road blocked; Dhaula Kuan to International airport teeming with policemen; men and women being kicked out beyond the side-lanes. My taxi was stopped at Munirka, some eight kilometers from the airport. The driver sweated and cursed in solid Punjabi. The airline assured me over the phone not to worry, my flight would be … Continue reading MODI-JI VISITS INDIA
MY NEW YEAR WISH
A pipe dream of one who doesn't smoke pipe.
SCREEN PLAY FOR A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE
suggested name : OBOLA, GOD ALMIGHTY (With apologies to victims of cruel religious bigotry and political connivance) Script Abstract Americans are a worried lot. Aerial bombing hasn’t stopped the holy warriors of Islamic State. Obama, John Kerry and John Brennan meet secretly in the oval office with occasional interruptions from the First Lady. They (Americans) … Continue reading SCREEN PLAY FOR A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE
WE’RE IN IT TOGETHER, PAKISTAN
You caught a couple, stoned the woman to death With a baby in her belly, but gave the man some breadth. We don’t wear bangles either, you men of Pakistan, We can do just as bad or worse in our secular Hindustan. Two girls, fourteen and sixteen, walked out in the dark ‘Cause gov’ment … Continue reading WE’RE IN IT TOGETHER, PAKISTAN
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