Contrapunto is a new feature where you get to read actual news headlines accompanied by “what they didn’t say”. Here are the headlines for the week that ends August 28.
“Fly to Dubai, Bangkok for Rs 10,000″. The Indian political scene doesn’t anyway look too stable for a future.
“IIT entrance test fee waiver for girls.” Now you can get demotivated for free.
“Mamata Banerjee nods for talks with Naxals.” How about a few walks with Naxals?
“Lokpal debate: All eyes on Parliament today.” This house believes being stared at is impolite.
“Hazare asks people not to elect useless lawmakers.” Useless lawmakers respond in furious outrage.
“Steve Jobs announces retirement.” Apple stores flooded with people wanting to pre-order retirement.
“China to try 3 monks for homicide.” Yet to find any volunteers.
“Mayawati seeks reservation for SC, ST in Lokpal body.” And the downfall of the whole idea already begins.
“China offers $10 trillion imports for world friendship.” After mobiles and electronics, a cheaper Chinese version of friendship to flock gray markets across India.
“Shiney Ahuja can sing too.” Great. Another art for him to screw up.
“Kareena Kapoor to get Rs 8 crore for Heroine.” An average person would get a sentence.
By Siddhartha Mukherjee
[28 Aug] Contrapunto | All That The Headlines Didn’t Say
– August 28, 2011Posted in: Contrapunto
