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Negligence at NIPER Pool: Tragic Death

The unfortunate and tragic death of Mr. Sunil Bagga, a manager at Ola Cabs, occurred in the swimming pool of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali. This incident brought to light a troubling series of failures and mismanagement within the institution, exacerbated by fraud in appointments and regularization processes. These issues…

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Mindful Memoirs 

Emil Zatopek: The Locomotive Emil Zatopek, known for his eccentric genius, remains one of the greatest distance runners in history. Born in Kopřivnice, Czechoslovakia, Zatopek left an indelible mark on track and field with his revolutionary training methods and incredible achievements. Zatopek’s running was unmistakable—he panted, wheezed, and appeared visibly strained, earning him the nickname…

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NIPER’S Sukhwinder Singh’s ‘Laapataa’ – a tale of negligence and unaccountability – Part I

Sukhwinder Singh, a 33-year-old attendant with the Placement Cell at NIPER S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), has been missing since February 3, 2021. Employed through an outsourcing agency, Singh was a resident of Paprali village near Kurali, according to media reports. Despite a Daily Diary Report (DDR) being filed at Phase 11 Police Station in Mohali, the…

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Free or Freedom?

T Vivek Welfare and democracy go hand in hand. The avowed objective of the state is to provide succour to the deprived and the needy. However, the government of the day is stretching itself beyond its means in utter disregard of the consequences. State governments are vying with each other in announcing what unmistakably looks…

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Telangana’s Local Body Polls: A Test of Political Strategies

As Telangana prepares for local body elections, political dynamics are heating up, setting the stage for intense competition among the Congress, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). These elections are more than just an exercise in democracy—they serve as a litmus test for the state’s shifting political allegiances and a preview of…

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Mindful Memoirs

THE LEAP OF THE CENTURY. It was Bob Beamon’s only participation in an Olympic event, but he left his mark forever. He took Gold in Mexico and a World record that would stay for 23 years. The American still holds the record over half a century later. This is the impact that Bob Beamon, the…

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