Special Reports
By M. Jaishree Bharat’s much-celebrated demographic dividend may not last as long as policymakers and investors assume. A recent report by investment research firm Invictus Financial warns that the country is approaching a demographic turning point that could fundamentally alter its growth trajectory, fiscal stability and investment landscape over the next three decades. The warning…
M Radha Madhavi In the world of Indian classical dance, there are performers, there are teachers, and there are scholars. Rarely does one encounter an artiste who excels in all three dimensions with equal brilliance. Dr. Rajeswari Sainath belongs to that rare league. For over five decades, she has dedicated her life to Bharatanatyam, transforming…
In an era when healthcare costs have become a source of anxiety for countless families and quality medical treatment often remains beyond the reach of the poor, the recognition of a doctor known as much for his compassion as for his clinical excellence comes as a breath of fresh air. That is why the announcement…
Special Correspondent The launch of TG20 was projected as a new beginning for Hyderabad and Telangana cricket. It was marketed as a platform that would create opportunities for local players, strengthen the domestic structure and bring professionalism into the administration of the game. Yet, even before the tournament has properly taken off, uncomfortable questions are…
Every day, we take many things for granted. The internet that connects our homes and offices, the cooking gas that fuels our kitchens, and the energy that powers our lives all seem to arrive effortlessly. Yet, hidden far beneath the ocean’s surface, in a world of darkness, pressure, and danger, some extraordinary individuals ensure that…
Three courts. Three rulings. One institution that still hasn’t answered for any of it. Vinay Rao Three courts. Three rulings against HCA’s Ombudsman or orders flowing from his office. A CB-CID Special Investigation Team now constituted to probe years of financial rot. Contempt notices against sitting office bearers. An Acting President who was present for…
One of the most persistent misconceptions surrounding yoga today is that it is somehow a “women’s activity.” Walk into many urban yoga studios, and the classes may indeed be dominated by women. Social media feeds are flooded with images of women performing advanced yoga postures. This visual perception, however, has little to do with the…
How TG20’s Glittering Inaugural Auction Spat in the Face of an Entire State Special Correspondent Someone had a beautiful dream. They dreamt that Tilak Varma — Telangana’s brightest cricketing star, the boy who escaped this very system and conquered every stage placed before him — stood up at the TG20 auction and said something extraordinary….
Special Correspondent One of the greatest satisfactions in journalism comes not from breaking a story, but from seeing uncomfortable truths eventually acknowledged by those who once remained silent. For years, this e-paper has consistently highlighted the deep-rooted problems plaguing the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) — corruption, nepotism, favouritism, conflict of interest, manipulation of cricketing opportunities,…
There was a time when Indian cricket treated spin bowling as an art form rather than a mere method of taking wickets. The ball did not simply travel from one end of the pitch to the other; it danced, drifted, dipped, teased and deceived. The spinner was not merely a bowler but a craftsman, a…
