C.S. Krishnamurthy

Karnataka’s fake degree scandal reveals a deeper collapse of scrutiny in public higher education. How did counterfeit doctoral degrees slip past official scrutiny in a State that prides itself on academic heritage? Who verified the credentials of those appointed to mould young minds? How many deserving scholars were denied opportunity while forged certificates quietly opened doors?  Can an education system endure when suspicion clouds the integrity of its own faculty? These questions are...

Bengaluru recently witnessed an unusual but telling medical intervention. Doctors at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (Nimhans) helped a 29-year-old young man, identified as ‘Mr. D,’ break free from what was diagnosed as stock trading addiction. According to the case report, the individual moved from modest investing to aggressive intraday and Futures and Options (F&O) trading, chasing rapid gains until financial stress, anxiety, and behavioural issues took over. To fund...

When Dr. Ashwini Shelke walks into a room, she isn’t just looking at your smile - she’s reading your posture like a lifelong manuscript. As a senior physiotherapist who accompanied the Indian sailing team to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dr. Ashwini has spent her career at the intersection of elite performance and everyday longevity. Currently the Lead Physiotherapist at Invictus Performance Lab, Bengaluru, Dr. Ashwini is on a mission to dismantle the myth that physiotherapy is reserved for the...