Misleading headline redux

Scientists give birth to a blackbuck, claims the Deccan Herald. Now, either they're handing out degrees to endangered species, or Mommy's been upto some mischief.

Misleading headline #2

The Indian news media is on a roll. I wonder how many 14 year-olds clicked on this, only to be sorely disappointed? For the record, I'm not 14, but I sure as hell am curious. Needless to say, I was sorely disappointed.

And another thing - how come most Indians in the Guinness Book of Records are only there because no one else is stupid enough to never cut their fingernails, stand on one foot for a month (or whatever), or eat fiery red chillies? Kapil Dev was a beacon of hope, until Courtney Walsh decided to burst THAT bubble.

Misleading headlines

Mohun Bagan take on Manchester United! screams HT Sport. Now before you get all excited, it's Mohun Bagan's U15 side competing in the Manchester United Premier Cup. The groups are yet to be drawn, so just how this journalist concluded that the Mariners will be playing United is anyone's guess. They are just as likely to face Bulleen Lions as they are the Red Devils U15s. Anyhow, this tournament will be a great opportunity for the youngsters to show their skills on a major stage and perhaps be earmarked by big European clubs. Of course, their actual chances of winning anything are close to none, but qualification in itself is a major achievement. All the best to Mohun Bagan, and I hope they don't end up being drawn against United, because I might find myself rooting against my beloved Reds for the first time (hey, national pride over all).