Kumaraswamy banks on friends in enemy camps Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, whose Cabinet has decided to convene the State legislature on October 18, will seek a "conscience vote" to remain in power.
Congress treads gingerly The general mood in the Congress high command is to opt for a fresh mandate in Karnataka as the BJP announced termination of its tie-up with the JD(S) on Saturday.
'Allegations are BJP's only gifts' Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, on Saturday, alleged the BJP had betrayed him a number of times during his 20-month term.
Army chief rules out troops cut Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor on Saturday ruled out any immediate troop reduction in Kashmir.
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.
