Two women and a bride Bhopal, the City of Begums, recently witnessed a 'nikah' ceremony that took many by surprise and broke some myths, says Shuriah Niazi
An act that falls short The sexual harassment at workplace bill is ready. But thats no reason to rejoice for women activists who are up in arms against the loosely worded and ambiguous draft, says Aditi Bhaduri
Wonder doc! At an age when most people believe their twilight years are beginning, Dr Shamanthakamani obtained a Ph D in Yoga sciences, an MA in Kannada and a diploma in Journalism! Bharathi Prabhu chats with the well-known paediatrician about what keeps her going...
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government move justified? We invite our readers to express their opinion in 100 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.
