Kumaraswamy decides to step down
Home Minister M P Prakash said Mr Kumaraswamy would submit his resignation to Governor Rameshwar Thakur around 1830 hrs. Trouble in JD(S) over power transfer?
Claiming that the decision of JD(S) was taken by 'a few and selected leaders' and was 'imposed' on the party, Mr Patel said, ''It is highly unethical on the part of Chief Minister not to honour the commitment...''
In Hubli, former Lok Sabha Member and JD(S) Leader Vijay Sankeshwar resigned from the party in protest. In his resignation letter sent to Party President H D Deve Gowda, he accused the former Prime Minister of 'indulging' in caste and family politics...
Helicopter escorting Musharraf crashes, 4 dead The President and his team were leaving Muzaffarabad when a fire broke out in one of the three helicopters carrying officials accompanying Musharraf, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing. Troops of Pakistan army surround the wreckage of crashed helicopter in Mujhoi, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Muzaffarabad , capital of Pakistan's Kashmir on Monday.
Vodafone to set up a Foundation in India Vodafone Group Plc will establish a Foundation in India with an investment of 10 million dollars to strengthen its presence in the country. The aim is to contribute to the society by providing direct grants to locally registered charities and global NGOs with social investment aims and objectives.
TERRORISTS UNDER THREAT US developing automated systems to detect terrorists
Computer and behavioural scientists at the University of Buffalo are developing automated systems that track faces, voices, bodies and other biometrics against scientifically tested behavioural indicators to provide...
Nationalising Royal property Nepal Govt approves report
Nepal's interim government on Monday approved a high-level ministerial report seeking to nationalise the properties of King Gyanendra and his family.
You can't replace seniors, says Dhoni
Dhoni insisted the ageing trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid was an indispensable part of the side. "Frankly, you can't replace the seniors, given the amount of talent they have. They have proved themselves in this match as well," Dhoni said.
Ponting mocks Indians
"As soon as any words were said at all on the field, Dhoni went and complained to the umpires, so they have gone from one extreme to the other in a matter of two days," Ponting said referring to the third ODI.
Suryakiran jets fly in formation as they leave a smoke trail in the colors of the Indian flag, during the Air Force Day parade 2007 at the Air Force Station in Hindan, on the outskirts of New Delhi, on Monday. Indian Airforce is celebrating its 75th year in 2007. AP Photo
Dodi bought Diana 'engagement ring': Jeweller
A jeweller has claimed that Dodi Al-Fayed bought the Princess of Wales an "engagement ring" from his showroom days before their death in a Paris car crash ten years back. The Italian jeweller has also alleged that the British police had urged him to lie about the 130,000 pounds ring.
India defeat Aussies by eight runs, keep series alive
India held their nerve in the nail-biting final moments to snatch a dramatic eight-run victory in the fourth cricket one-dayer against Australia at the Sector 16 stadium in Chandigarh.
The Indian batting line-up came good as they rattled up 291 for four and then stopped the mighty Australians at 283 for seven to reduce the margin to 2-1 and stay afloat in the seven match ODI series. Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan(L) celebrates with temmates after taking the wicket of Australian captain Ricky Ponting (C)
Tendulkar sets a slew of records
Playing his 399th match, the master blaster surpassed former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq's 83 fifties from 378 matches when he took two runs off the second delivery of the 32nd over bowled by Andrew Symonds.
The 1997 Wisden Cricketer of the Year also became the highest run-getter against Aussies in one-dayers with 2321 runs from 51 matches. He also became the Indian batsman with most number of 1000-plus runs in a calendar year when he reached 53. Sachin Tendulkar (C) and Australian Andrew Symonds (L) exchange words as Indian captain Mahendra Dhoni (R) looks on.
TRAGEDY AT CHICAGO MARATHON
Runner dies; 250 hospitalised Chad Schieber, 35, collapsed while running on the South Side and was pronounced dead shortly before 1 p.m. at a Veteran's Affairs hospital Sunday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Workers clear the way for an ambulance as a runner is transported to an aid station near the finish of the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. Organizers officially shut down the race four hours after the start because of 88-degree Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) heat, sweltering humidity and water shortages along the course. Kenya's Patrick Ivuti won the race.
Left: Picture shot before pigeon could land on the 02 floor, 1252 feet, 381 meter high Empire State Building in New York, US. Right: A bear in the Mysore Zoo , climbed up a coconut tree to get the coconut.
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.
BJP awaits Governor's decision on Assembly dissolution
Vodafone Group Plc will establish a Foundation in India with an investment of 10 million dollars to strengthen its presence in the country. The aim is to contribute to the society by providing direct grants to locally registered charities and global NGOs with social investment aims and objectives. 
Nationalising Royal property
victory in the fourth cricket one-dayer against Australia at the Sector 16 stadium in Chandigarh. 
