The ancient search for life out there is still on There is a lot of excitement surrounding the 55 Cancri discovery because astronomers realise that one of the planets lies in the so-called habitable zone.
Finances: Share, but not alike Nowadays, most couples would say that they want to be equal partners. And most would say that fair sharing with their partner is central to such equality. And yet a new report published by the Fawcett Society shows that wide financial disparities exist between heterosexual couples, both married and cohabitating.
Youngsters must drive the change they desire Watching an inspiring young cadre in a senior-heavy opposition party is certainly a rare thing. At 34, Krishna Byre Gowda has his task cut out. As the new president of the Karnataka Youth Congress, the weight of expectation and hope on his young shoulders is indeed heavy.
Death knell for domestic cricket Australias coach says the ICC has to loosen its nationality rules and allow free movement of players that would enable some of the competent Australian players to represent other countries.
Roadblocks on superhighway The internet giant Yahoo has finally apologised for its role in the locking up two Chinese journalists.
High hopes to defend the country... Kashmiri youth jump as part of physical fitness test during an Indian army recruitment rally in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday. More than thousand
candidates attended the rally organised by the Army. AP
A new government has been installed in Karnataka. What should be the priorities of the Yeddyurappa-led government? Transparency, focus on power sector and infrastructure, curbing graft and warding off terror threats to Bangalore... the list of priorities set by Deccan Herald readers for the government is endless. Some of them have also insisted that the Bharatiya Janata Party should prove that it indeed is a party with difference.