Hooch tolls rises to 35 in Karnataka
Illicit liquor has claimed more than 35 lives in Karnataka during the last 24 hours. Twenty people were undergoing treatment in Bowring Hospital here and in other hospitals.
'NDA mooted federal agency to fight terror'
The idea of tackling terrorism through a federal agency was first floated by National Democratic Alliance (NDA), BJP Leader L K Advani said ...
Raje sought deportation of Bangla migrants Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said her government had written numerous letters to the Centre on the issue of deportation of Bangladeshi nationals who were finding their way into Rajasthan.
Kannadigas observe Kengal centenary
In the meeting organised by Dehali Kannadiga, a monthly, to commemorate former Karnataka Chief Minister K Hanumanthaiah's birth centenary in Delhi, Kannadigas paid rich tributes him and recalled his contribution to the freedom struggle and in providing good governance to the state and to the Railway Ministry...
Security beefed up at LIC headquarters
Security has been beefed up at the Life Insurance Corporation of India headquarters near the business district of Nariman Point here, after receiving a threatening letter allegedly from the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).
Lalu, Maya and Jaya probables for PM's post: Book Leader of the opposition, L.K.Advani, Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad , UP Chief Minister Mayawati, and Jayalalitha have been listed as the probable future PMs in a book, Janata Enigma 30 out of 60.
Noted author Vijay Tendulkar passes away
Noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar, whose experimentation with socially controversial themes jolted the orthodox Marathi theatre, died here today after a protracted illness. OBIT: He dissected human nature, social ills mercilessly
His ceaseless experimentation with theatre and unconventional portrayal of characters in the plays he wrote created storms not only in literary circles but also saw strong social reactions... President condoles death
Md Naeem's family celebrates his release
Mumbai-born Naeem and his Nepalese colleague, were abducted by militants in the western Adraskan district bordering Iran.
McCain campaign advisor quits over lobbying ties
A top advisor overseeing finances for Republican Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign has quit over his ties with lobbying, a McCain campaign official confirmed...
Portugal to host sand sculpture exhibition from May 22
More than 60 sculptors used 35,000 tonnes of sand on an area of 15.000 square metres to build a park with sculptures of well-known Hollywood films and characters. A replica of Mount Rushmore's four US presidents will be one of the major attractions.
Natural laser show?... Sun rays peep out of dark clouds over the Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bangalore on Sunday evening. Some
parts of the City received light showers bringing the temperatures down. DH photo/ Anantha Subramanyam K
Veteran lyricist RN Jayagopal no more
Widely acclaimed Kannada lyricist R N Jayagopal died in Chennai Monday morning after a prolonged illness. Known for his simple wordings and rhyme, RNJ is fondly remembered for the popular songs like "Banna olavina banna', "Gaganavu ello...''
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.
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IPL clears deck, SRK can cheer from dug-out
Following Shah Rukh Khan's statement that he had been barred entry to his team's dressing room, the IPL authorities issued fresh guidelines which will allow franchise owners acces to the teams during the matches. The more I bowl, the healthier I am: Zaheer
The medium pacer was instrumental in India winning the series against England for the first time after a gap of six years that too in their home town. Bangalore Royal Challengers Captain Rahul Dravid coming out of the ground after the IPL-T20 match against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. Knight Riders sign on Lanka's budding spinner Mendis
Kolkata Knight Riders have signed on Sri Lanka's new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis to play for them in the ongoing lucrative Indian Premier League cricket tournament...
We have given hundred per cent: Dhoni
Dhoni said all the five bowlers put up a praiseworthy performance and I am happy with the team's show. Chennai Super Kings players Muttiah Muralitharan (left) with Makhaya Ntini at Eden Garden in Kolkata. Ntini got a hat-trick against KKR on Sunday. IPL salary cap should stay, says Ponting
"I have certainly heard there may be no salary cap next year but I'm not sure if that will be good for the IPL," Ponting was quoted as saying in 'The Australian.'
Election Commission has been very strong and stubborn this time. It has dealt politicians with the severest norms...the staff with iron hand and suspended/dismissed employers at will. But what about those people who could not vote as their names were not in the voters list, due to someone's negligence? I am one among them and for the first time, I could not vote. Who should be punished for this? Read More... Dr. M.N. Shesha Prakash
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Portugal to host sand sculpture exhibition from May 22
Chennai Monday morning after a prolonged illness. Known for his simple wordings and rhyme, RNJ is fondly remembered for the popular songs like "Banna olavina banna', "Gaganavu ello...''
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. 
praiseworthy performance and I am happy with the team's show. 
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