Special Reports
C Pradeep Kumar India recently scored a diplomatic victory by securing the long-awaited extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana—a Pakistani-origin Canadian-American accused of being a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. As justice inches closer for the victims of that horrific night, an entirely unrelated—but suspiciously timed—event is unfolding across parts of the country:…
MS Shanker As I continued my deep dive into the revival of Hyderabad cricket, I had the privilege of meeting yet another remarkable former Ranji star—Maheshwar Singh. A dynamic and aggressive batsman, Singh played in an era before the likes of Krisnamachari Srikanth, Virender Sehwag, or even Rohit Sharma brought their attacking flair to Indian…
MS Shanker In a shocking show of defiance, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has openly declared that her government will not implement the Waqf Amendment Act, 2024 — a law duly passed by both Houses of the Indian Parliament. Her remarks are not only constitutionally untenable but strike at the very heart of India’s…
C Pradeep Kumar The Inside Story Still Haunts On November 26, 2008, ten heavily armed terrorists from across the border unleashed unprecedented horror on Mumbai. But long before the first bullet was fired, the nation had already been betrayed — not just by foreign enemies but perhaps by its gatekeepers. The wounds of that night…
Dr.Lalitha Pidaparthi On this World Parkinson’s Day, Renova Century Hospitals joins the global effort to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease (PD)—a progressive neurological disorder that often begins with something as subtle as a hand tremor but can eventually affect movement, balance, speech, and even memory. To help demystify the condition and offer valuable insights, we…
In the course of public administration, it is not uncommon to encounter resistance, disagreement, or even bureaucratic obstacles. But every once in a while, one is faced with a situation so steeped in manipulation, personal agendas, and blatant misuse of institutional processes that it demands to be documented, if only to expose the dark underbelly…
C Pradeep Kumar We often boast that we have the world’s lengthiest Constitution. But what is the worth of a voluminous document that demands constant correction? It brings to mind an old adage: “The more you write, the more mistakes you make.” Our Constitution has been amended over a hundred times — and yet it…
MS Shanker India is gearing up to formalize its presence in the final frontier—with a military space doctrine expected to be unveiled in the coming months. This strategic shift, confirmed by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, is not just a reactionary move to China’s growing dominance in space warfare—it’s a long-overdue assertion of…
Girja Shankar Dixit Buddhi Kunderan, born on October 2, 1939, was a cricketing pioneer who revolutionized the role of the wicket-keeper, blending aggressive batting with sharp glovesmanship. He was one of the first to bring flair to the wicket-keeper position, blending boldness and brilliance, much like his West Indian counterparts. Kunderan’s unique approach set him…
I, Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally, shared that on October 19, 2020, I wrote to Ms. S. Aparna, IAS, the then Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, requesting her to stall the process of hiring six consultants at NIPER Mohali. These appointments were being processed under Dr. SJS Flora, with interviews scheduled for November 10, 2020….
