Split verdict on death penalty The bench comprising Justice VG Sabhahit and Justice RB Naik upheld Umeshs conviction in the case of rape-robbery-murder of a city woman during 1998. It also upheld the sentences of seven years and ten years rigorous imrisonment for rape and robbery.
Tools for effective literacy drive Linking livelihood with literacy, the participants at the ICT for literacy workshop for E-9 countries felt, would lead to better productivity paving way for greater economic development.
Ignorance is root of extremism The fundamentalist belief that another religion is wrong is based on his ignorance about the other religion and also about his own religion, Justice K T Thomas, former judge of the Supreme Court said in Bangalore on Thursday.
Deshpande gets stay in assets case The High Court on Thursday stayed an order of the Karnataka Information Commission dismissing Congress MLA and former minister RV Deshpandes appeal against grant of details of his assets and liabilities filed to Lokayukta to an applicant under Right To Information (RTI) Act.
Mangled remains of the Tata Sumo, which collided with a lorry at Saladoddi Gate on Kanakapura Main Road in the early hours of
Thursday. The luggage van, which was also involved in the accident, is seen.DH photo
Champions in sports other than cricket complain that Indian cricketers get disproportionate rewards as compared to them. Are they justified in complaining? Is the recognition of achievements related to the popularity of the game? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Most readers feel that cricket is over-glorified and its players are pampered at the cost of other sports. Others contend that cricket is the nation’s religion and the players certainly deserve the booty.
