Abusing women: Is there an end? It is sickening to read about fathers sexually abusing their own minor daughters, brothers or husbands turning villains or pimps, friends taking advantage of intimate friendships and innocent infants also being raped!
S Korea revamps science education South Korea's top science and technology university is adopting steps to make it much more competitive on a world scale.
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Stockings can relieve ankle swelling A study of pilots and passengers has found that wearing tight stockings on long-haul flights is the best way to relieve ankle swelling and to help ward off post-flight fatigue.
New deity... A Sherpa woman places silk scarves on a portrait of Mount Everest conqueror Edmund Hillary in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday. The state funeral of Hillary, who died on January 11, was held in Auckland, New Zealand, the same day. AP
There are reports that suggest extension of the President's Rule in Karnataka. Is that a right move or should the elections be held sooner?
Readers were invited to express their opinion. Most felt that the polls should be held preferably in April or May, in the interest of democracy so that the BJP may be given a chance to form the government. Some readers said that the elections should be deferred as no party has a majority and another coalition government would be a big mistake.
