Drop project, say writers Sounding a warning that they will not allow setting up of the thermal power plant at Chamalapura, near here, leaders of various political parties, DSS and Raitha Sangha, writers, thinkers, theatre persons and members of progressive associations demanded that the government immediately drop the project.
Quake triggers tsunami scare A massive 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesias Sumatra island on Wednesday, toppling buildings and briefly triggering a tsunami alert across the Indian Ocean region. A Sri Lankan family sits at a seaside church in Colombo seeking refuge after the authorities sounded a tsunami alert on Wednesday.
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Russia tests Father of all Bombs Russias military on Tuesday announced that it had successfully tested a lethal new air-delivered bomb, which it described as the worlds most powerful non-nuclear weapon.
Zimbabwe stun Australia
Zimbabwe scored the first upset of the Twenty20 World Cup, stunning Australia by five wickets here on Wednesday night. Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor en route to his match-winning 60 against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Rain story... A tsunami may not have struck Bangalore but it looked like it had. Many cars were seen stuck on Wednesday night following flash floods as rain came down in bucketsful. The Shivananda Circle subway bore testimony to the fury. DH photo/Anantha Subramanyam K
The power game in Karnataka is headed for a climax. In October, the credibility of JD(S) will be put to test when it has to hand over power to BJP. Will the JD(S) do so? If yes, will B S Yediyurappa become the chief minister?
Deccan Herald invited readers to send in their predictions. Many argued that JD(S) would hand over the baton to BJP, but it would still be advantageous to JD(S) in the new dispensation.
Others were sure that BJP won’t gain power but will win public sympathy.