Special Reports
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…
Bhandaru Srinivasarao January 18, 1996 – At dawn, as the train pulled into Renigunta station, I woke up to find many passengers preparing to disembark at Tirupati. On the adjacent berth, former minister and Telugu Desam Party leader Muddu Krishnama Naidu and my journalist friend M.S. Shankar were still fast asleep. Shankar, deeply devoted to…
A Tale of Controversy: Appointment of Dr. Joydev Laha at NIPER Mohali The appointment and subsequent regularization of Dr. Joydev Laha as Professor and Head of the Department, Process Technology (Process Chemistry) at NIPER Mohali has ignited concerns over adherence to norms. This contentious case underscores alleged deviations from established recruitment rules and statutory processes,…
American Sprinter was the first man to run 100 meters in Under 10 seconds. Jim Hines (US) was the first man to run 100m under 10 secs at the US championships. Hines broke his own record at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, where an electronic timer recorded him at 9.95 secs. He held the record for…
NV Subash The ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has turned into a political and cultural phenomenon, with over 80 lakh devotees taking a holy dip on the first day. This massive gathering not only underscores the significance of the event but also highlights the political impact of its success. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government has…
The wrongdoings at NIPER are becoming increasingly evident as we gather substantial documentary evidence, including credible correspondence, to shed focused light on the issue. As a crusader in this fight, free from prejudice, my sole aim is to draw the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is tirelessly working to eradicate nepotism and corruption…
A new health hazard is emerging as a formidable challenge, not just in India but worldwide. Researchers emphasize that interactions with friends and family significantly enhance health, boosting the immune system and reducing the risks of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Social relationships are pivotal to our well-being, with mounting…
The political stage in Telangana is heating up as BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) emerges seemingly unscathed after a six-hour grilling by the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The probe revolves around alleged improprieties in the Formula E Race event—a case KTR has dismissed as the brainchild of his political nemesis, Chief Minister Revanth…
The registrar’s post at NIPER Mohali has been converted into a permanent post by the bureaucrats of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India. Mr. Rajneesh Tingal was Joint Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals at that time, Mr. Jitendra Trivedi was the Director for NIPERs at the Department of…
Athletes Are Made Painstakingly – Not Born – Edwin Moses Few athletes have achieved the level of dominance in sports as Edwin Moses. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses amassed an extraordinary record: 107 consecutive victories in finals, 122 wins in official competitions, and 14 world records. His unbeaten streak spanned an astonishing nine years,…
