Special Reports
As a former cricketer and still as a coach, it’s a special thrill to spot young talent before they hit the national radar. This IPL season, amidst the dazzling performances and billion-rupee bids, two emerging players have stamped their authority with such force that it’s impossible to ignore their potential. Meet Mayank Yadav, the Lucknow…
After months of contemplative silence (read: sulking at his farmhouse), former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) supremo K. Chandrashekar Rao has finally emerged from political hibernation. At a grand rally in Warangal — heavy on crowd mobilization, light on reality checks — KCR declared, with admirable optimism, that BRS would “bounce back”…
The brutal terrorist attack recently in Pahalgam, where innocent pilgrims and civilians were targeted by religion-based terror outfits operating from across the border, has once again exposed the ugly face of radical extremism emanating from Pakistan’s soil. The heart-wrenching violence has sent shockwaves throughout India, igniting not just sorrow but a determined and uncompromising public…
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…
