SAKRAMA 07: Will the objective be fulfilled? Call it a revenue tempest of sorts-Sakrama has been in the news for 'all' the reasons ever since it was announced. But can this greatly publicised one-time regularization scheme launched by the (then) Government of Karnataka, meet its objective, asks B S Srinivas.
Perpetual 'loan term' dilemma Taking a home loan is besieged with uncertainty about interest rates and repayment. Harsh Roongta explains some options.
Space management Why should spring-cleaning only be a prelude to festivals? Hema Anand explains how to make the most of limited space at all times.
Aesthetic investment vehicle Do you like collecting paintings for a hobby? Did you know Indian art is today being recognised at the global platform and the market has a stunning growth rate of 30 to 35 percent? Bindu Gopal Rao tells us more.
INTERNATIONAL GLIMPSES
'Women Core' for research The Women-Core project has a budget of two million euros and is being funded by the European Commission's Research Directorate General under the sixth EU framework programme for research and technological development...
Two teenagers peeved over bullying, gunned down their classmate in a Gurgaon public school. Is it symptomatic of the breakdown of discipline in schools or growing Western influence or ill-effects of sudden affluence in society? What are the remedies? We invite our readers to express their opinions in 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.
