The cost of inequality Discrimination is more covert these days and the burden of proof in most cases initially lies on the claimant to show wrongdoing - a high hurdle to overcome.
A check on population China might have restricted its population growth, but this has not always helped solve wider problems, as was envisaged when the policy was first introduced in 1979.
Chalta hai attitude Bangalore boasts of one of the largest concentration of designers of large scale integrated circuits in the world. But try getting hold of an electrician who will be able to neatly wire up your home without any incipient loose contacts. Most probably your search will be fruitless.
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The new French revolution Sarkozy has taken the untrodden path in the French presidency by deviating away from the French tradition.
Food, only for thought... A woman looks at a display of stones, which resemble various kinds of food, at a stone festival
held in Beijing on Tuesday. Hundreds of thousands of tourists are expected in the Chinese capital during the week long
national holidays.AP
Champions in sports other than cricket complain that Indian cricketers get disproportionate rewards as compared to them. Are they justified in complaining? Is the recognition of achievements related to the popularity of the game? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Most readers feel that cricket is over-glorified and its players are pampered at the cost of other sports. Others contend that cricket is the nation’s religion and the players certainly deserve the booty.
