Defiant Musharraf refuses to lift emergency
The 64-year-old military ruler, who has been under pressure from Washington to restore democracy, said he disagreed with the appeal by US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice to end the emergency. Imran Khan arrested
Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan was on Wednesday arrested in Lahore after he emerged from hiding and reached Punjab University to lead students' movement.
'Benazir cannot serve as PM a third time'
Musharraf, 64, had earlier passed a law barring a prime minister serving more than two terms. "Constitutionally today she (Bhutto) has been prime minister twice, what about the third time?...'' PPP's Qureshi arrested for leading the 'long march'
KARNATAKA
JDS to join ministry on November 21
The JDS on Wednesday decided to join the BJP-led coalition ministry in Karnataka headed by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on November 21, a top JDS leader said. Yeddy freezes decisions as JDS cries foul
"I have read in the media that there is dissatisfaction in the JDS over the decisions. Now, I have decided to take decisions only after winning the vote of confidence on November 19", Chief Minister Yeddyurappa said.
Nation pays homage to Chacha Nehru
The nation fondly remembered the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 118th birth anniversary, with President Pratibha Patil leading the countrymen in paying rich tributes to the architect of modern India. School children paying tributes to Pt. Nehru on Wednesday.
India, Russia for joint lunar mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Russia's Federal Space Agency Roskosmos have signed an agreement for Chandrayaan-2, a joint lunar research and exploration mission...
Sensex registers record single day gain
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) sensitive index notched a record single day gain of 893.58 points to close at 19,929.06 on strong Global cues...
Derby to offer Rs 1.1 crore in prize money
The 2007-08 seasons McDowell Indian Derby, the blue riband of the racing calendar, is offering a staggering Rs 1.1 crore in prize money and will be the richest horse race ever run in the country.
14-MEMBER TEAM FOR FIRST TWO TESTS AGAINST PAK Harbhajan, Murali Kartik in; Gambhir left out
The major change is the inclusion of Harbhajan Singh, who will be playing his first Test since the tour of West Indies in 2006. Gautam Gambhir, despite his fine showing in the one-dayers, was left out... Anil Kumble, Indian Test captain and Chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar at Sports Center, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
India look to wrap-up series against Pak India will be looking to wrap up the ODI series when they take on Pakistan in the fourth match of the Indian Oil Cup in Gwalior. Indians appear to be in high spirits.
Eminent film maker and actress Aparna Sen shows off a poster as she along with other Bengali intellectuals takes part in a silent protest march in Kolkata, on Wednesday. AFP
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Seven Indian firms among worlds 1,250 top R&D investors
Tata Motors, Indias most valued automobile firm, and drugmaker Ranbaxy are among the seven Indian firms in the worlds top 1,250 companies ranked on the basis of investments in research and development.
Israel to quench Cherapunjee's thirst
Though Sohra (Cherapunjee) receives 12,000-mm rainfall every year, and is known as the place with the heaviest rainfall in the world, it faces acute water scarcity during post-monsoon months.
I wasn't ready for the ODI series, says Shoaib
I wanted to play three-four games before playing in the series," said Shoaib Akhtar. "I also needed to train more in the gym and get into the shape before the series," said the bowler.
Simple changes in diet can control juvenile diabetes
With the cases of juvenile diabetes on rise in metros, cutting down on junk food and following a healthy diet chart with more protein and fibre-rich food, is crucial to children's diet to keep them hale and hearty. Scientists discover two more new gene clues
In research published in the British journal Nature, experts pointed the finger at variants in two genes, HLA-DQB1 and HLA-DRB1.... What do I do if I have diabetes?
Public education is the key to control the epidemic of diabetes. Dr Arpandev Bhattacharyya answers some frequently asked questions by people with diabetes and their families. Got GIT?
GIT or Glucose Intolerance is a pre-diabetes state where the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough as in diabetics.
AS A MUM, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING; YOU GET INNER STRENGTH, EXTRA BALANCE Sporting Supermums turn science on its head to prove a point
Paula Radcliffe's sensational NY marathon win after having her first child in January, followed Jana Rawlinson's return from childbirth to win world 400m hurdles gold in Osaka in August, Japan's judo champ Ryoko Tani winning her seventh under-48 kg world crown - and her first as a mum, proves a point.
Will the political turmoil in Pakistan make democracy a distant dream for the people of that nation? How will it impact the peace process and India’s own security? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send their opinions. Readers assert that democracy cannot prevail in Pakistan when the military is in rule and India will have to step up its security to brave the repercussions. A few optimists however predict that Pakistan will stabilise and India need not fear.
Nation pays homage to Chacha Nehru
India will be looking to wrap up the ODI series when they take on Pakistan in the fourth match of the Indian Oil Cup in Gwalior.
Simple changes in diet can control juvenile diabetes
