Special Reports
Special Correspondent The crisis engulfing the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) appears to be deepening even as the controversial TG-20 tournament continues amid allegations of procedural irregularities and alleged violations of HCA and BCCI regulations. The unfolding developments have once again highlighted what many stakeholders describe as a peculiar feature of HCA’s functioning. Over the years,…
Indian politics is witnessing a fascinating churn. The once-rigid walls separating political parties are beginning to crack, regional satraps are reassessing their equations, and cross-party defections are creating a new parliamentary arithmetic that may soon deliver what many consider long-pending structural reforms for the nation. For the first time in years, there is a realistic…
Vinay Rao Hyderabad, June 22: Captain Tanay Thyagarajan produced a sensational all-round display with the bat to guide Ranga Reddy Risers to a five-wicket victory over Anurag Nalgonda Knights in Match 2 of the Sreenidhi University TG20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing a challenging target of 190, the Risers recovered…
MS Sparsha India’s centuries-old traditional knowledge systems are increasingly finding validation in modern scientific laboratories, and a recent breakthrough by researchers at IIT Roorkee has added another significant chapter to this journey. In a remarkable study, scientists have identified key bioactive compounds in Ayurvedic Cow Urine Distillate, commonly known as Gau Mutra Ark, that exhibit…
Watching England play New Zealand recently was, frankly, a disappointing experience. For a nation once revered as the undisputed home of cricket, England’s current plight reflects a worrying decline in standards. There was a time when playing county cricket in England was considered the ultimate finishing school for cricketers across the world. International stars from…
Vinay Rao Hyderabad: Fireworks with the bat, fearless stroke-play and a nail-biting finish marked the opening match of the inaugural Sreenidhi University TG20 as Anvita Khammam Aces overcame a spirited challenge from Palamuru Strikers to register a memorable 20-run victory at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. In a contest that produced a staggering…
U Lakshman Rao Today is a day of celebration as the world observes Yoga Day. People across the globe recognise and appreciate the timeless values of health, inner balance, spiritual growth, and human potential that yoga promotes. This widespread acceptance reflects a shared desire for a healthier, more meaningful way of life. Thousands of years…
Vinay Rao On 21st June, the lights come on at Uppal for the opening match of TG20. Most of Hyderabad cricket is excited. A small, loud corner isn’t — and they’ve spent the run-up to the opening ceremony trying to convince everyone the tournament shouldn’t exist. Fair enough — asking questions of a tournament carrying…
M Jaishree India has two stock exchange giants that often appear identical from a distance but operate on remarkably different business models. The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) may serve the same market, but they have carved out distinct identities and revenue engines. At first glance, there seems…
Raja Rao Pochiraju For nearly three centuries, Great Britain proudly wore the crown of the world’s foremost imperial power. The sun famously never set on the British Empire, which governed nearly one-fourth of humanity and influenced administrative systems from Bharat to Africa, from the Middle East to the Caribbean. British institutions, parliamentary democracy, civil services,…
