Special Reports
Girja Shankar Dixit Holi, often called the “Festival of Colors,” is a vibrant Hindu celebration that marks the arrival of spring, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and honors the eternal love between Radha and Krishna. Celebrated primarily in South Asia but increasingly recognized worldwide, Holi spans two days and is rooted in ancient…
A recurring issue in the governance of NIPER was the failure to meet quorum requirements in most Board of Governors (BoG) meetings held under Dr. V. M. Katoch. Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally repeatedly pointed out these irregularities, highlighting glaring anomalies in the process. The 74th and 76th Board meetings included discussions on Dr. Rao’s joining…
The appointment and selection of Mr. PJP Singh Waraich as Registrar of NIPER Mohali were quashed within months by a Single Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. However, he continued in the position based on a stay granted by the Division Bench. During his tenure, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed an…
U Lakshman Rao Reincarnation is a fundamental concept in Hindu philosophy, deeply rooted in the doctrine of Samsara, which asserts that the soul is eternal, traversing multiple lifetimes in different physical forms based on accumulated actions (karma). This belief has profoundly shaped Hindu traditions, influencing moral values, spiritual aspirations, and daily conduct. While primarily a…
Dr. Buragadda Srinath The Telugu-speaking population of Andhra Pradesh carries a historical pain that should never be forgotten—the humiliation they endured in 1953 during the contentious division of the Madras state. This event marked a significant turning point in the region’s political landscape, as the Andhras were abruptly and unceremoniously forced out of Madras state,…
MS Shanker Last week, we discussed aspects of graft, nepotism, and the failure of investigative agencies to act against office-bearers, including former cricketers. The author has received unprecedented appreciation and support from all sections, and everyone connected with cricket is eager to share their experiences. While each of them has a different story to tell,…
U Lakshman Rao Sound and its resonance stand as the primal force of the universe—guiding creation, sustaining existence, and ushering transformation. In the vast expanse of Hindu cosmology, Om is the primordial vibration, the sacred utterance that encapsulates the essence of being. Shiva’s cosmic dance, the Tandava, symbolizes the rhythmic cycle of the cosmos—creation, preservation,…
Capt. Kshitij Sharma, serving as the Security and Estate Officer, was directed by Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally to retrieve documents from the official laptop of Mr. PJP Singh Waraich. Upon retrieval, thousands of files revealed strong evidence of malpractices during the tenure of Dr. V. M. Katoch as Chairman and Mr. PJP Singh Waraich as…
Athletic Champion and Hollywood Icon Johnny Weissmuller was celebrated as one of the greatest athletes in U.S. history and an Olympic champion. In 1932, the “King of Swimming” became the “King of the Jungle” when he took on the iconic role of Tarzan. Weissmuller was not the only Olympic medalist to transition from sports to…
Swaranjit Sen India has taken a significant leap in defence technology with the latest breakthrough from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Researchers from the prestigious institute have developed an advanced framework to bolster the ballistic resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) panels used in military bunkers, nuclear facilities, bridges, and other vital infrastructure….
