Special Reports
I, Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally, initiated disciplinary action against Mr. P.J.P. Singh Waraich, who is presently serving as the Registrar. However, no inquiry was conducted into the issues that were listed in his charge sheet, despite being supported by documentary evidence. Dr. V. M. Katoch, as the Chairman, and Mr. Rajneesh Tingal, Joint Secretary, Department…
C Pradeep Kumar Late Wednesday night, in a precise and targeted military operation, Indian forces struck nine terrorist launch pads in Pakistan-occupied territories. This was not an act of provocation, but one of preemptive self-defence — a justified and necessary response to the persistent threat of cross-border terrorism. According to official sources, the strikes hit…
MS Shanker As the Indian Premier League 2025 hurtles toward its high-voltage knockout phase, the nation finds itself caught in a different kind of tension — one not on the cricket field, but across its western borders. In a bold pre-emptive strike, Indian security forces have reportedly targeted terror camps deep inside Pakistani territory, sending…
Even at 70-plus, my love affair with cricket shows no signs of slowing down. The whites still feel like a second skin, and the familiar smell of the leather ball on grass still stirs something deep within. I spend most of my days at a modest coaching camp, guiding young hopefuls in the art of…
As India braces for potential military retaliation against Pakistan following the brutal massacre of 26 tourists in Pahalgam, the Telangana government is rolling out the red carpet for the Miss World 2024 pageant. Slated for May 31 in Hyderabad, the 72nd edition of the global beauty contest is being projected as a grand showcase of…
Girja Shankar Dixit Colonel Hemchandra Ramachandra Adhikari, popularly known as Hemu Adhikari, was a distinguished figure in Indian cricket and the armed forces. Born on July 31, 1919, in Pune, Maharashtra, he became a symbol of resilience and dedication both on the cricket field and in military service. His journey through cricket is marked by…
U Lakshman Rao Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is a brilliant expression of divine intellect woven into the rich tapestry of mythology. Unlike the grand and powerful avatars before him, Vamana marks a shift from the colossal to the minuscule — from mighty weapons to a simple staff and water pot, from swift…
On August 20, 2018, Mr. Siya Ram Chaubay, Section Officer (NIPER), Department of Pharmaceuticals, sent an email to the Directors of all NIPERs, including me, regarding the formation of a Common Purchase Committee (CPC) for all NIPERs. The stated objective was to ensure uniform application of Government Rules and purchase procedures across NIPERs, and to…
Madabhushi Sridhar Acharyulu Saint Tyagaraju is widely regarded as one of three major composers praised as the Trinity of Carnatic Music from Thanjavur in the early 19th century. Other two are Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri. Our history is full of musical legends who devoted their entire life to “Bhakti” (devotion) and spirituality, including Saint…
Is India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shifting away from the ideals of its tallest BJP leader of the past, who once led a similar NDA government, and his philosophy of “we can’t change our neighbors” to a new strategic assertion: “change them, if we must”? This marks a seismic doctrinal shift from the era…
