Special Reports
Rot, Reform, and the Rare Idealist In my ongoing conversations with those who once brought pride to the Hyderabad Ranji team, I met a man whose story is both inspiring and maddening, for what it says about personal integrity and the institutional rot that now surrounds it. Meet Rayapeth Arjun Swaroop, a forgotten gem of…
Temple lands across India are under serious threat. These lands, which hold spiritual, historical, and social value, are increasingly falling victim to encroachments, political exploitation, and administrative neglect. Unlike defence or forest lands—both protected by robust central legislation—temple lands are governed by inconsistent state-level laws, making them easy targets for land grabbers and vote-bank politics….
The untold story of how Rajneesh Tingal, a former Joint Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, dismantled parliamentary oversight, misrepresented court directives, and concentrated unchecked power in India’s premier pharmaceutical institutions. In a shocking saga of bureaucratic overreach, manipulation, and institutional subversion, Rajneesh Tingal, former Joint Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, stands accused of…
The article addresses a critical issue in today’s society: the urgent need for media literacy in an age dominated by misinformation, particularly through social media. As global dynamics shift rapidly, nations are compelled to prioritize their security and prosperity. Meanwhile, individuals across professions engage with current events, often interpreting them through personal lenses. Social media…
Dr. Sandhyaa Bombay The idea that human understanding has limits is a recurring motif across the vast landscape of spiritual literature, transcending traditions and cultures. The universality of this theme, found in diverse sacred texts, reveals the wide spectrum of human perception regarding the Divine. Rooted in personal experiences of faith, cultural backgrounds, and traditional…
Girja Shankar Dixit Hockey, long regarded as India’s national sport, has a storied legacy filled with iconic players who have etched their names in the annals of history. Among these legends stands Prithipal Singh, a name that commands respect and reverence in Indian hockey circles. Known for his powerful drag flicks and fierce determination, Prithipal…
Shubman Gill inherits a legacy, not just a team Maheshwar Singh A new World Test Championship cycle is upon us, and with it, Indian cricket is entering uncharted waters. The retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — two modern-day stalwarts who carried Indian cricket through a transformative era — has created a leadership vacuum….
U Lakshman Rao In the age of Dwapara, when the weight of unrighteousness pressed heavily upon the earth and the tyrant Kamsa ruled Mathura with fear and blood, a prophecy resounded through the heavens—that the eighth child of Devaki would be his doom. In terror, Kamsa chained his sister and slew her newborns, one after…
By all appearances, a quiet storm is brewing at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali — and it deserves immediate public scrutiny. Nearly two dozen faculty appointments, long overdue in a premier institution battling talent gaps, have now raised eyebrows not for their merit, but for how they were pushed through….
N. Nagarajan Whenever I hear about the death of a good human being, young or old, it leaves a deep ache in my heart. I often wonder why God calls such souls away, and at times, in such cruel and senseless ways. This week brought one such heartbreaking moment from Trichy, where we lost a…
