Special Reports
In a country where merit-based academic pursuits are touted as the cornerstone of excellence, the recently released information brochure of the NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2025 by NIPER Mohali raises troubling questions about transparency, planning, and institutional responsibility. The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali — the designated Organizing Institute for…
U Lakshman Rao The Varaha Avatar is the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This divine manifestation holds immense significance, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the restoration of cosmic balance. In ancient times, Sage Marichi, one of the mind-born sons of Lord Brahma (a Brahma Manasa Putra), and his wife Kala gave birth…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi A Veteran’s Anguished Wake-Up Call After Pahalgam I write this not just as a soldier who gave 34 years of my life to the Indian Army — having fought in all four wars — but as a heartbroken Indian. An old man who has seen war, death, betrayal, and sacrifice. And…
Girja Shankar Dixit Mohammad Nissar, born on August 1, 1910, in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, British India, stands as a towering figure in the early history of Indian cricket. Revered as India’s first genuine fast bowler and arguably the fastest the subcontinent has ever produced, Nissar’s fiery pace and imposing physique left an indelible mark on the…
One would assume that sheer pace is the ultimate weapon in a format dominated by power-hitters, high strike rates, and fast-paced drama. Yet, time and again, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has flipped that script, with leg-spinners emerging not just as containment options but as genuine match-winners. Their ability to disrupt rhythm, deceive with flight,…
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and the first Latin American pontiff to lead the Roman Catholic Church, passed away in Vatican City at the age of 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he ascended to the papacy in 2013 and spent more than a decade transforming the Church’s relationship with the modern…
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is currently at the receiving end of some intense social media trolling—and this time, it’s not just political mudslinging. It’s history coming full circle. An old video of Revanth, from his days as an aggressive Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA, has resurfaced and is going viral. In it, he…
In the annals of institutional inertia, few stories stand out quite like the one that unfolded at NIPER Mohali during my tenure as Director. I, Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally, tried to sow the seeds of innovation, specifically through various Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing academic and healthcare infrastructure. What followed was a masterclass…
The Enduring Legacy of Florence Griffith Joyner Florence Dolorez Griffith Joyner, affectionately known as “Flo-Jo”, remains an iconic figure in the world of track and field. Her electrifying speed, coupled with a dazzling sense of style, captivated audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark sports and popular culture. Even decades after her untimely passing, Flo-Jo is…
MS Shanker Hyderabad’s cricketing legacy is rich, but its current state tells a different story. The decline of Hyderabad cricket has been a matter of concern for players, administrators, and fans alike. In this fourth part of our series on reviving Hyderabad cricket, we speak with Kanwaljit Singh, a stalwart who defied odds to carve…
