Poetry in 'stone' An epitaph is a commemorative inscription on a tomb or mortuary monument about the person buried at that site. S Raghunath tells us about some funny ones.
'Brush'ing up Brushing one's teeth has long been considered an important part of daily hygiene.
THE PATH TO FREEDOM On the 60th anniversary of our Independence, Radhika D Shyam pays tribute to those who were fortunate to serve their nation by participating in the struggle to gain freedom from the British regime. The lives of 10 such heroes are highlighted below.
India’s nuclear deal with the United States has generated a lot of heat and dust.
Who is the principal beneficiary of this “historic” deal -- India or the US?
We invite our readers to give their opinion in about 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday.
A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
