Special Reports
Swaranjit Sen The recent Badlapur encounter in Maharashtra, where a sexual predator was killed while in police custody, has sparked yet another political storm. According to the Thane crime branch, they were escorting Shinde from Taloja Central Jail for questioning related to a case filed against him by his estranged second wife at the Boisar…
Policing in India is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by shifting socio-political landscapes, rapid technological advancements, and evolving security threats. As a retired Director General of Police of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, I have witnessed the rise of these challenges firsthand, and I believe it is crucial to recognize both the opportunities and hurdles that today’s…
(Our Special Correspondent) Narendra Modi’s third consecutive term as the Prime Minister of India began with high expectations, political scrutiny, and challenges. Completing his first 100 days of Modi 3.0, the Prime Minister has sought to consolidate the work of the previous two terms while navigating through a myriad of new challenges. His government has…
(On the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10th, your website has chosen to feature an exclusive report authored by the globally revered spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of the “Art of Living” foundation. – Editor) Suicidal tendency is a serious mental health matter. Often, people do not speak openly…
Nagarjuna Rao In recent weeks, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Act, popularly known as ‘Hydra,’ has dominated the news cycle across Telangana. Introduced with great enthusiasm by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, this initiative, under the leadership of agency head AV Ranganath, has adopted a no-nonsense approach to tackle illegal encroachments…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi “Zero Tolerance against Corruption” is the most invoked reiteration, more so from the “Ramparts of Red Fort”, since I K Gujral’s period in 1997 to 1998. “We remain committed to fighting corruption” is also reaffirmed internationally. Next, recently Modi assured strict action in cases of crime against women – no culprit…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi The answer to the question – “Can Indian Laws and their Execution Process Deter Rapes” is simple – NO. Provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 375 and 376 are inadequate to ensure effective deterrence against sexual offenses. The earlier the “Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and the Media – Four Pillars…
Unwanted or unknown calls coming on the phone. They can come anytime and trouble you and you cannot do anything even if you want to. Before picking up the phone, you are not even able to know who is calling you. Unwanted calls coming on mobile phones at odd hours are a cause of trouble…
If this is not rape culture, supported and upheld by sane men and women of society, institutions, and government organs, then what is it? You can bring in all the laws, all the fast courts, and even the death penalty, but nothing can change unless there is a corresponding mindset change that initiates a new…
Media and public attention are negligible for other sports. Excessive media focus on cricket sidelines other sports, reducing their visibility and fan base. Despite India’s historic achievements in badminton, the sport rarely receives as much media attention as cricket does, limiting its appeal among the masses. There is a lack of grassroots development programs for…
