Digging to Arabia This book, perhaps for the first time, looks at the Arab world like a Saudi would.
BROWSER'S NOOK
Inside King Khan's head This book about Shahrukh Khan is a decent read, though Indian readers will find explanations about things we already know somewhat annoying.
Ode on unbridled rage Namdeo Dhasal's poetry is an outpouring of lava that lashes out at- what he sees as- an unjust and uncaring world.
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'The Road' to glory American author Cormac McCarthy has won the James Tait Black memorial prize, UKs oldest and most literary of book awards.
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.
