Special Reports
Dr. V. M. Katoch served as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali for six years (2011-2014 and October 2, 2016, to October 1, 2019). His tenure was marked by controversies, including questionable administrative decisions, irregular hiring practices, and conflicts within the institution. During his tenure, Dr. Katoch justified the hiring of…
Today, February 5, marks the fifth anniversary of the inauguration of the Statue of Equality, dedicated to the 11th-century saint and philosopher Sri Ramanujacharya. Located at the Chinna Jeeyar Trust in Muchintal, Ranga Reddy district, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, it is the second-tallest sitting statue in the world. Renowned poet Gaddar penned a poem…
The Telangana Congress government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to table a caste census, a move that raises questions about its sincerity given the party’s historical stance on the issue. In my personal view, though the Congress tries to position itself now as a champion of caste-based enumeration, its past actions…
From near death to ultimate glory When the 1984 Summer Olympics began in Los Angeles, Greg Louganis was already an Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion diver. He was the favorite to win gold in the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform at the Seoul Olympics, and yet he felt he had something to prove,…
B Sandhya If Lord Venkateswara is known to the world, it is largely due to the contributions of two remarkable individuals—Saint Annamayya and MS Subbulakshmi—who played a pivotal role in introducing and popularizing his divine presence. Through their devotion and unwavering commitment, they spread the teachings and significance of Lord Venkateswara across the spiritual and…
A medical professional has written to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, urging an immediate ban on Google Reviews. He alleges that the review system is being misused for blackmail and extortion, harming Indian entrepreneurs and professionals. Given his regular contributions to our publication, we are reproducing his letter in full. – Editor …
The Constitution of India will help a student who cannot afford to pay. Can we believe it? Article 142 is a unique provision that grants the Supreme Court the power to pass any necessary order to secure ‘complete justice’. Its draft, Article 118, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly without any debate. This meant that…
Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch served as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali for two separate three-year terms (2011–2014 and 2016–2019), accumulating six years in this influential role. His tenure was marked by micromanagement, favoritism, procedural violations, and suppression of institutional checks and balances. Dr. Katoch consistently favored Mr. PJP Singh Waraich,…
While debating the glorious journey of 75 years of the Constitution, one should remember the words of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The committee headed by him examined the issue of minority rights and accordingly, Articles 25 to 30 were enacted in our Constitution. The underlying argument in these Articles is that individualistic universal rights are not…
The Back-Scratching Bureaucracy: A Case of Fraud in Chandigarh A blatant case of bureaucratic corruption and fraud has come to light involving PJP Singh Waraich, the Registrar of NIPER Mohali, and Jitender Kumar Chandel, the Deputy Registrar (Finance & Accounts). The duo engaged in a fraudulent act to secure a Chandigarh-based vehicle registration, evading hefty…
