A One Way Street It’s all one way traffic these days. With the Mussalmans and some Green types thinking of doing a high jump. No, not to give the Boys in Blue the two third to change the rules of the game, but because the grass is so much greener on the blue side. One [...]
To The Rescue! Sin no for Merv the Perv. Now not only has he lost his Deputy Minister post, but having to leave the session early! No more jumping about and interrupting proceedings. But all is not lost. For the Buddhist clergy types in Gum-Pa-Ha are coming to the rescue! Holding meetings in Colombo, apparently, [...]
Can’t see the Wood for the Trees! Ah! So our beloved Merv the Perv is at it again. Now his latest thing, as everyone and his uncle would know, is to tie the Samurdhi types to trees. Look like we’ve found a new disciplinary method. What need for a naughty corner, no? Anyway, Merv the [...]
Love your enemies, indeed! Remember the time when war heroes were praised and the war prisoners were punished? Well, gone are those times, because in the times of the great king, enemies are now our friends. Once a ferocious tiger has now turned into a purring pussycat and is the King’s latest pet. This is [...]
Just Passing Through! And did you hear? The former Indian Finance Minister had to give a talk on globalisation (and us). And who should come swanning in than our beloved CBK. Of course the Indian one was most delighted and went to say hello. But then who should walk in but our Minister of all [...]
No fun, no? So a recent trip to the media centre for the Green Team was most edifying. A reporter from this ole rag was ushered into a room for an interview and noticed this here sign in admonishing capitals. “NO GOSSIP HERE” it said sternly. And the reporter was most disappointed. After all, this [...]
Epa! Aiyo, poor Wee-Flower. On Wednesday Die-A-Siri was talking of leaders having orange juice and ice cream in front of the UN. So the fellow to prove himself has gone on a fast until death. “Epa!” he is shrieking from his comfy bed to doctors and sundry. Problem is, as lots of the commenters on [...]
Are You Ready? So Salmon Can was ‘Ready’ to come Lanka’s way to film his latest Bollywoodian offering. And there was an unholy hue and cry as people flocked adoringly. A group of us rag-writers made our way to a press briefing all of a flutter. As usual, we chose seats right in front (must [...]
Salmon Struck Salmon Khan started shooting his movie in Sri Lanka this Thursday at a spicy lakeside hotel and who should descend but Anar-kelle and her dear mater. After many “Helloos” and air kisses, mummy dearest revealed that the apple of her eye was here to see Salmon. This is hot on the heels of [...]
Rani Soap Or what eh? And so corner tree and his attractive better half were all smiles at a poruwa where mahindeer was also in attendance. The mrs meanwhile was in for an ego boost. Cause no sooner the prez spotted her he exclaimed at her beauty. She thanked him gracefully. The prez however was [...]
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