I have posted my problem in a thread under applications forum, i.e. because the problem is specific to KDE 4.1. So I am linking this thread to that one.
http://forums.opensuse.org/applications/408515-urgent-help-needed.html
I have also posted the detailed experience at http://forums.opensuse.org/applications/408515-urgent-help-needed.html.
Looking forward to your response.