Special Reports
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….
U Lakshman Rao Sri Rama Navami is not merely a festival of celebration but a solemn remembrance of divine virtues and an enduring legacy. It marks the birth of Sri Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, on the ninth day of the Chaitra month. This sacred occasion embodies righteousness, truth, and devotion, reaffirming the…
Nadia Comăneci – A Young Juggernaut Forged in Montreal (1976) In the history of the Olympic Games, gymnastics is a discipline where each competition builds on the brilliance of those before. The 1976 Montreal Olympics became the defining stage for a remarkable 14-year-old Romanian prodigy, Nadia Comăneci. With an effortless grace and precision that defied…
Congress’s Young CM Slips on Land Mine — Literally and Politically It seems Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has hit the ground, stumbling. Not long ago, he rode a wave of youthful charisma and rhetorical fire into the Chief Minister’s chair, pledging transparency, reform, and a break from dynastic decay. But just a few…
MS Shanker In the previous segment, we explored insights from former Hyderabad Ranji star Jyothi Prasad, who emphasized the need for a stronger league structure to identify and nurture talent. Echoing similar sentiments, former Indian cricketer, Hyderabad team captain, and ex-Director and Chief Coach of the Cricket Academy, MV Narasimha Rao, shares his vision for…
C Pradeep Kumar In a nation built on the ideals of justice, accountability, and Dharma, it is both unwise and unjust to extend public welfare benefits to individuals who disrupt peace and endanger lives. It is a disturbing reality that those involved in violence, arson, harassment of women, and attacks on police or armed forces…
NIPER Mohali has long struggled with staffing the right individuals in key positions. When Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally took charge, he recognized the urgent need to fill faculty positions. However, he was restricted from making faculty recruitments. Instead, the institute saw a surge in consultant appointments. A public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Punjab…
When former U.S. President Donald Trump, standing beside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declared, “We leave Bangladesh in Modi’s hands,” it was no mere diplomatic pleasantry. It was a calculated strategic endorsement — one that continues to resonate across South Asia today. That single sentence underscored deep trust in India’s maturity, responsibility, and regional leadership….
