Crucial EC meeting underway
The Election Commission, headed by Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswamy, on Tuesday began crucial meetings at the Vidhana Soudha, the State Secretariat, amidst rumours of early elections to the Karnataka Assembly.
Hyde act has bearing on N-deal: Boucher The comment came amid concerns voiced by the Left parties and BJP over the Hyde Act despite the government's insistence that it will have no bearing on the nuclear deal with the US. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Richard A. Boucher, talks to media after a meeting with foreign ministry officials, in New Delhi. Lost N-deal would be a shame: US
The US has reiterated its desire to see the "important and historic" India-US nuclear deal concluded as quickly as possible, saying it would be a shame if this opportunity was lost for any reason.
'Kidney kingpin picked up nuances of surgery from CDs'
Amit Kumar, the alleged kingpin of a global kidney racket, had not only picked up the "fine art of surgery" from CDs but had also taught his brother and aide Jeewan Raut some of the procedures, says a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official.
UP recommends 16 OBCs for SC list
The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday sent a proposal to the Centre recommending inclusion of 16 OBC communities in the SC category and demanded an increase in the SC quota.
AMID FRESH TENSION... Buddhadeb heads for Nandigram
Hoping to dissipate tensions and win over the people, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will on Tuesday visit troubled Nandigram to distribute land rights to about 2,200 farmers.
India's national bird peacock strolls in a garden, in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI
American tennis stars Venus Williams and Serena williams in action during their doubles match against Thailand's Tamaraine and Andrea Ehritt-Vanc of Romania at WTA Bangalore Open-2008, in Bangalore on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Singapore best city for Asian expats to live
UK-headquartered ECA International's annual location ranking found that Singapore is an ideal place for Asians to live in because of the quality of its infrastructure and health facilities.
Anand stretches lead after playing draw with Radjabov
Anand took his tally to seven points out of a possible 11 and was benefited by the loss suffered by young Magnus Carlsen, who was outdone by Peter Leko of Hungary in a masterly crafted endgame...
With Shivaratri round the corner, I would like to share the pictures of Lord Shiva. I have made the Shivalinga out of snow and decorated them with hand-made flowers and garlands made by me. Photos and text by Chitrashree, Minneapolis, USA.
Who’s to be blamed the most for Karnataka’s failure to get enough railway projects and funds during the last four years. Lalu Prasad, State MPs or the UPA government.Deccan Herald had invited readers’ opinion on the issue. Most of our readers blamed the State MPs for the failure and have asked them to unite , barring party lines, to work for the welfare of the State.
and Australia and then beating them to win convincingly in two successive finals," said Dhoni.
The comment came amid concerns voiced by the Left parties and BJP over the Hyde Act despite the government's insistence that it will have no bearing on the nuclear deal with the US. 
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
