Special Reports
I, Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally, took action against Mr. PJP Singh Waraich, then Registrar of NIPER Mohali, for various acts of omission and commission. Following due process, Mr. Waraich was suspended. However, within a few hours, Dr. V.M. Katoch, then Chairman of the Board of Governors, unilaterally revoked the suspension. This hasty move followed my…
Dr Sandhyaa Bombay In today’s tech-driven world, communication has become a vibrant tapestry woven with words and nonverbal signals. These subtle cues are essential in expressing our complex emotions, whether in everyday chats, high-stakes business presentations, or delicate cross-cultural interactions. As we navigate these diverse contexts, the richness of our conversations becomes ever more evident,…
Few figures in football history embody sheer intensity, resilience, and leadership quite like Oliver Kahn. Nicknamed “Der Titan,” Kahn became a symbol of fearless goalkeeping, emotional fortitude, and an almost ruthless will to win. His story is not just one of sporting greatness but of a relentless mindset that continues to inspire generations. Born on…
MS Shanker In conversation with Khalid Abdul Qayyum, one of Hyderabad’s cricketing greats I’ve been on a mission lately—one that’s deeply personal and driven by passion: speaking to former Hyderabad cricketers who’ve donned the whites for the state and, in many cases, for the country. Their insights, their memories, and their vision for the game’s…
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…
