Special Reports
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….
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…
