Fighting communalism with a mightier pen Davidar got the spark for his second novel during the 1993 Mumbai riots, and as his research gave him information about Karnataka's potential communal powder keg Bababudangiri, it ultimately led him to develop the fictional town of Meham in his novel.
In black and white It looks as if the Republican Party is about to start paying a price for its history of exploiting racial antagonism. If that happens, it will be deeply ironic. But it will also be poetic justice.
Enter the dragon... South Korean special army soldiers demonstrate their martial arts skills during a ceremony marking the 59th anniversary of armed forces day at Daejeon near Seoul on Monday.AP
Is Sonia Gandhi trying to promote dynastic rule by appointing her son Rahul as general secretary of the Congress? Will Rahul be able to revive the fortunes of the party in the next Parliament elections? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Rahul has been hailed as a young and promising leader by several readers who have appreciated Sonia’s move. However, there are several others who have questioned the credibility of the Congress party in appointing Rahul, who they say is a novice.
