Battler Kumble blasts Aussies The ICC's Code of Conduct forbids players from commenting on umpiring decisions, as also prevents them from making remarks on controversial incidents on the field. Without contravening the Code, Anil Kumble made his displeasure clear at not merely ...
Happy Ponting brushes aside umpiring fiasco Ricky Ponting chose to play down 'little' umpiring errors that helped his side get through to a record-equalling 16 straight Test wins, asking instead for the focus to remain on a 'great game of cricket.'
TENNIS / Chennai Open
Youzhny routs listless Nadal for title If Super Saturday was beyond compare, the Sunday finale bordered on mediocrity. Having risen from the dead like the proverbial Phoenix in his semifinal clash against Carlos Moya the previous evening,much was ...
HOCKEY / Premier League
Hi-Fliers face tough test from Dynamos Hi-Fliers' skipper Tushar Khandekar felt it does not matter whether goals were from the field or through penalty corners. Bangalore Hi-Fliers coach Ashish Ballal exuded confidence
TRAVAILS OF STATE ATHLETES
Journey most forgettable A terrible 36-hour train journey in unreserved general compartments, which the under-17 and under-14 contingents of Karnataka had to endure, could affect the state's performance in the five-day National School Games athletics meet beginning here on Monday.
Russian Mikhail Youzhny poses with the trophy after beating his Spanish rival Rafael Nadal in the final of the Chennai Open on Sunday.DH photo/ Prashanth HG
Of late, many bureaucrats and senior officials are quitting service and taking the plunge into politics. Is it a welcome trend? Deccan Herald had invited readers’ opinion on the issue.
Many of our readers believe that bureaucrats, with their knowledge and experience in governance, have the potential to be effective lawmakers. However, some others opine that the services of the bureaucrats and senior officials are required in day-to-day administration.
