Special Reports
Athletic Champion and Hollywood Icon Johnny Weissmuller was celebrated as one of the greatest athletes in U.S. history and an Olympic champion. In 1932, the “King of Swimming” became the “King of the Jungle” when he took on the iconic role of Tarzan. Weissmuller was not the only Olympic medalist to transition from sports to…
Swaranjit Sen India has taken a significant leap in defence technology with the latest breakthrough from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Researchers from the prestigious institute have developed an advanced framework to bolster the ballistic resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) panels used in military bunkers, nuclear facilities, bridges, and other vital infrastructure….
U Lakshman Rao Sanātana Dharma, the Eternal Truth, forms the ancient spiritual foundation of India. It is a way of life described in the Ramayana, meant to be followed with unwavering devotion. The continuous practice of Dharma ensures protection, upholding righteousness, truth, and cosmic order. It encompasses a vast spectrum of philosophy, spiritual discipline, moral…
Dr. Buragadda Srinadh The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has long been associated with a distinct ideological stance that frequently positions it against certain aspects of Hindu culture and identity. This has fuelled the perception that the party harbours an anti-Hindu mindset—an allegation that raises critical questions about its motivations and broader implications for India’s cultural…
With the announcement of the MLC election schedule, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy faces a critical political challenge. The elections, slated for March 20, will determine five MLC seats under the Legislative Assembly quota, while an additional seat from the Hyderabad Local Authorities constituency will be contested in May 2025. Given the prevailing political…
U Lakshman Rao The sacred fasting and night-long vigil concluded with deep devotion as 66.39 crore devotees took a holy dip in the waters of Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela—an event of unparalleled spiritual significance that occurs once every 144 years. This grand confluence of faith, tradition, and culture once again reaffirmed its status…
In 2022, former Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana highlighted that nearly 50% of all pending cases involved government litigation. More than a decade ago, the National Litigation Policy was introduced to reduce the burden of cases involving the Central and State Governments and Public Sector Undertakings. However, by September 2023, the National Judicial…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first five years were a period of learning and adaptation—understanding the complex machinery of governance and establishing India’s presence on the global stage. The people saw his sincerity, admired his work ethic, and rewarded him with a resounding mandate for a second term. His second term saw bolder moves. The abrogation…
Dr. Buragadda Srinadh The narrative surrounding India’s struggle for independence often highlights Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence, or ahimsa, as the decisive force that compelled the British to relinquish their hold on India. The Congress party has played a significant role in promoting this view, suggesting that Gandhi’s teachings were the cornerstone of the freedom…
MS Shanker As promised, we are taking a tougher stand against corruption in HCA and the apathy of both state police and the Enforcement Directorate. Their inaction has emboldened wrongdoers, worsening the situation over time. Though corruption in HCA was traced as early as 2003, it gained traction only when former committee member Babu Rao…
