Pranab meets Karat to push N-deal
Pranab Mukherjee had a one-hour talk with Karat during which he reiterated the government's request to allow them to finalise the safeguards agreement...
DECCAN HERALD 60 AND GOING STRONG On this day, exactly 60 years ago, Karnataka, then known as Mysore State, discovered a powerful “voice” with the birth of Deccan Herald. It was founded by a nationalist-minded businessman and philanthropist K N Guruswamy, a visionary who thought ahead of his times.
GJM bandh: Life paralysed in Darjeeling hills
Life in Darjeeling came to a standstill as Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) enforced a second spell of indefinite bandh in the area to press for its demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland.
Gujjar leaders, Raje govt hold further talks
Claiming "forward movement" in their parleys, the Gujjar leadership and the Rajasthan government on Tuesdayeld further talks to end the 26-day-old agitation for ST status.
ASSAM FLOOD Situation critical, 385,000 people hit
With two more deaths and another 185,000 being uprooted from their homes, 27 people have been killed by flash floods and landslides in the northeast and 385,000 displaced so far this season, officials said on Tuesday.
PPP will soon replace Musharraf: Zardari
"The day is not far off when someone like Salman Taseer will be in the Presidency. The PPP will soon appoint the next President," Zardari said addressing a gathering of PPP workers...
Indian-American jailed for export of technology to India
An Indian-American was ordered jailed for 35 months for illegally exporting electronic components to Indian government entities involved in development of ballistic missiles, space launch vehicles, and fighter jets.
Obama mocks McCain's pursuit of female voters
"I think John McCain is going to have trouble making the case, when on almost every single issue that's important to women, he's been on the wrong side," Barack Obama said.
Bush, Musharraf least trusted leaders: Poll
Sixteen of the 20 countries surveyed say they lack confidence in the US President. Only Musharraf is rated negatively in more nations. Bush also got the highest average percentage of negative ratings.
A hand rikshaw puller wades through a water logged street, in Kolkata on Tuesday. The city received a heavy downpour. PTI
Kamat invokes ESMA in Goa; strike called off
The strike by government employees in Goa was called off after the Essential Services Management Act (ESMA) was invoked in the state by Chief Minister Digamber Kamat.
Gulf becoming less attractive for expats
The rising cost of living is making Gulf countries less attractive for expatriate workers, which could potentially undermine governments' efforts to develop their non-oil sectors, according to a Moody's report.
Despite Pak protest, Army plans civilian trek to Siachen
Indian Army will organise a civilian mountaineering and trekking expedition to the forbidding Siachen Glacier for the second year in a row in October-November this year.
Exiled Tibetans enact a street play depicting the alleged torture of Tibetans by the Chinese government, in Dharmsala on Tuesday. Hundreds of Tibetans took to the streets with banners to oppose the Beijing Olympic Torch relay which reaches Lhasa on June 21. AP
CET forum in DH Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter.
Amarnath Yatra begins
The annual Amarnath Yatra began with the first batch of 2,837 pilgrims starting their journey from Jammu to the cave shrine in south Kashmir, protected by a three-tier security ring.
SPORTSCAPSULE: EURO 2008
Greece, Spain clash for last quarter-final slot
Spain is lookng for a perfect fnish the group stage, while 2004 champion Greece wants to have some pride and avoid a scoreess and pointless exit. Greece is in danger of being the first defending champion to exit the European Championship without scoring. From right: Spain's Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, David Villa and Fernando Torres during a training session in Neustift in Stubaital, Austria, on Monday Klasnic takes Croatia into Euro quarters
The 28-year-old striker became the first kidney transplant recipient to play at the European Championship, and in the 53rd minute he swept in a left-footed shot from a cross by stand-in captain Danijel Pranjic at Worthersee Stadium for his ninth goal in 30 internationals. Right: Croatia's head coach Slaven Bilic, left, celebrates with team staffers after their side's 1-0 win over Poland in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Above: Germany's Michael Ballack being congratulated by his teammate Arne Friedrich. Left:Germany's Michael Ballack, foreground centre, shoots a free kick to score the opening goal against Austria. Germany scrape through to quarters on Ballack's goal
Germany finished Group B as runner-up to Croatia and will now face 2004 runner-up Portugal in the quarterfinals on Thursday. "While we didn't play as well as we would have wanted, I'm convinced this victory gave us the necessary push to play even better against Portugal," Ballack said. Left: Austrian Finance Minister Wilhelm Molterer, German chancellor Angela Merkel and German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung, stand in the tribune prior to the match between Austria and Germany. Above: Germany's head coach Joachim Loew, middle row centre, watches the match form the grandstand.Loew was banned from the pitch after arguing with the fourth referee. To his right is player Bastian Schweinsteiger and to his left is Germany's team manager Oliver Bierhoff. Top row center is German tennis legend Boris Becker.
Why did Bangalore’s Royal Challengers fail to make an impact at the Indian Premier League matches? What should Mallya and Dravid do to improve the team’s performance next year? DH had invited readers’ opinion on the issue. While many of our readers believe that all that is required is better team spirit and more practise, others opined that the team was only fit to play test cricket. They felt that revamping the team with young players and adopting a new stratergy was the way forward.
On this day, exactly 60 years ago, Karnataka, then known as Mysore State, discovered a powerful “voice” with the birth of Deccan Herald. It was founded by a nationalist-minded businessman and philanthropist K N Guruswamy, a visionary who thought ahead of his times. 
Obama mocks McCain's pursuit of female voters
Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter. 
striker became the first kidney transplant recipient to play at the European Championship, and in the 53rd minute he swept in a left-footed shot from a cross by stand-in captain Danijel Pranjic at Worthersee Stadium for his ninth goal in 30 internationals. 
