Thrashing it out Corporal punishment and public humiliation at the hands of the teacher can have a
long-term negative affect on the psyche of the child.
Left-handed and written off? There is no reason why a left-handed child should be at a disadvantage at school, or at home. Left-handed pupils excel in the same way that right-handed pupils excel. All that is required is guidance, relevant to left-handers, when learning to write.
Bridging technology and service IBM researches are proposing to create a newer field of expertise called Service Sciences, Marketing and Engineering, or SSME. The new area will pool in the salient features of the three disciplines to create experts who may offer more than mere watertight engineering or marketing solution.
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.
