HC stalls KIADB move to displace villagers The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to a group of petitioners who challenged the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Boards notification to acquire nearly 100 acres of their land in different villages in Hospet taluk.
Loss of biodiversity a grave issue There could be a loss of 50 per cent of species by the end of the century. Fortunately, Karnataka is one of the nine states that has a bio-diversity board.
The term of A P J Abdul Kalam is coming to an end. Should India go in for a woman President? If so, who should be the first woman President?
Most of Deccan Herald readers are of the opinion that the idea of ‘Woman as President’ is as exciting as old wine in a new bottle. While some feel that the time is ripe, most are unanimous in their opinion that only a non-political nominee would fit the bill for the highest office in the country.
