Sachin says no to Test captaincy
The veteran batsman, who had initially agreed to take over the mantle after Rahul Dravid stepped down, has informed the Board President Sharad Pawar and national selectors that he does not want his name to be considered for Test captiancy. Dhoni not experienced enough: Chappell
Former India coach Greg Chappell believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni should gain another year's experience as captain in one-day and Twenty20 cricket before taking on the role at Test level. Don't burden Dhoni, Shastri advises BCCI
KARNATAKA
Thakur briefs Shivraj Patil
Karnataka Governor Rameshwar briefed Home Minister Shivraj Patil on the political developments in the state where BJP-JDS have staked claim to form a government. Vatal threatens to approach SC
G V Sriramareddy (CPM), S Rajendran (RPI) and K Jayaprakash Hegde (Ind), who are also petitioners along with Nagaraj, said they will take the issue to the Supreme Court if the BJP-led coalition assumed office. Lokayukta arrests motor vehicle inspector
Sleuths of the state Lokayukta arrested a motor vehicle inspector at Bellary on charges of disproportionate assets.
NEWSALERT Ambulance sets off serial collision with five other vehicles in Nayandalli, Bangalore, six seriously injured.
Google now enters Mobile phone market with Android
The world's leading Internet company said it would start next week by allowing independent designers to tinker with its software, known as "Android."
Pakistan to hold elections by January
Pakistan succumbs to US pressure and says it would hold elections in January after Musharraf declared emergency for the second time on Sunday. Blacked out Pak TV channels turn to Internet
Blocked by the government and facing harsh curbs, Pakistan's private television channels have turned to the Internet to reach viewers starved of news about the state of emergency in the country. A police officer chases and beats a local journalist outside the Karachi Press Club on Tuesday. AP
Dravid replies with double hundred
Rahul Dravid reminded the national selectors of his value as the middle order rock with a double century which ensured Karnataka an honourable draw and one point against Mumbai in their Elite Division Group A Ranji Trophy match. He scored 214 (437 minutes)in Karnakata's second innings tally of 397 for six declared.
Indian Captian Mahendra Singh Dhoni poses with pistols during his visit to the Assam police shooting range complex at the 4th Assam police battalion in Guwahati on Tuesday. AP
High prices may spoil Dhan-teras shopping
Prices are moving in such a manner that buyers are in a Catch-22 situation. Investors going for huge investment are playing safe...
Wear black, miss the match at Green Park Stadium
In an effort to ensure that Chief Minister Mayawati, chief guest of the match, does not face protest from political rivalsis not greeted with black flags, the administration has decided not to allow anyone wearing black...
India-Pakistan cricket on UAE mobiles
UAE's leading telecom provider, Etisalat, has tied up with BCCI to bring 20 days of live cricket to its mobile TV customers in the Emirates.
Series against Australia made us tougher: Dhoni
"We came here playing Australia, who are the best in the world. When you come to a series after playing Australia , things do look easier," Dhoni told reporters. Indian and Pakistani cricket players shake hands after the 1st One Day International match of the Indo-Pak series at Guwahati.
Should Governor Rameshwar Thakur invite the BJP-JD(S) coalition to form the government? Or would he be justified in recommending dissolution of the Assembly?
We invite our readers to send in their responses in about 200 words Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday.
A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
shopping
