Blow the conch and sound the horns
For a new leader is about to be born
Formally anointed to lead the saffrons
braving critics, barbs and affronts Read more

The entire nation says “Khisko, Khisko”
The man at the helm says “Chipko, Chipko!”
The bottle’s open, and out comes the genie
But he won’t budge an inch, our dear Srini Read more

In a land famous for powerful generals
It’s time now for political funerals
And rebirths perhaps, as rebirths are
When polling gives rise to new stars Read more

One group is in trouble over huge deposits
In comes another in the mess on lost chits
Poor savers languish in a web of fancy
In the land visited by the likes of Ponzi Read more

The Prince is rising, with a magic wand
In election times they call it The Hand
Oh, the Saviour is here for the nation,
though his critics yell he is an aberration Read more

George Bush got one at him
Chidambaram got one too
Now it’s General Mush’s turn
Such is the glory of the shoe! Read more

Send them back! Send them back!
Oh! This simply is not fair
The marines must return
We must try them here, not there Read more

The finance minister holds the nation’s purse
But ask him in secret, and he may call it a curse
Everyone wants from him a piece of the cake
No one wants to give, and each wants a take! Read more

The reasons may change, but the game will not
Be it the winter session or one in a summer hot
To adjourn is our MPs’ ultimate aim
and currently their principal claim to fame Read more

We’ve heard this story Bofors
We’ve cried about this hoarse
But when all is said and done
The middleman has all the fun Read more