Special Reports
Vinay Rao A compilation of grievances, rumours and observations from the TG20 ecosystem | June 2026 The invitations have gone out. The venue is booked. The caterers are on standby. The guests are dressed and seated. The band is warming up. Nobody has told anyone who the bride and groom are. That, in essence, is…
Special Correspondent Just when many stakeholders had begun to believe that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) was finally turning a corner under its new dispensation and the oversight of a court-appointed former judge, fresh developments suggest that the shadows of the past may still be lurking around the corridors of power. The latest controversy revolves…
₹25 Lakh complaint, deafening silence By Vinay Rao Just when Hyderabad cricket hoped to turn a page under the new administration, another controversy threatens to drag the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) back into uncomfortable territory. Despite repeated assurances about transparency, accountability and a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, the HCA finds itself facing an awkward question:…
For years, Telangana’s political discourse has often revolved around who deserves credit for development. Yet beyond slogans and political claims, infrastructure projects on the ground tell a different story. Roads, railways, hospitals, industrial corridors, logistics hubs and educational institutions are not built through rhetoric but through sustained investment. In that regard, the Union Government’s contribution…
Vinay Rao The early signs are encouraging. The new Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Secretary, Jeevan Reddy, appears determined to translate promises into action. Having pledged to revive cricket in Telangana, he has wasted little time in launching a series of initiatives that deserve appreciation. Credit must also go to the state High Court-appointed former judge,…
Special Correspondent The objective of this e-paper has always been crystal clear. We have provided, and will continue to provide, a platform for every genuine stakeholder in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) to air grievances, expose irregularities, and demand accountability—provided there is at least some evidence to support the allegations. This opportunity, none of the…
Cricket continues to remind us that talent alone is rarely enough. The teams that go the distance are often the ones that read conditions better, adapt faster, and think a step ahead of the opposition. The IPL playoffs have once again reinforced that simple truth. Winning the toss and choosing to bat first is usually…
The strength of Faith Dr Sandhyaa Rani In devotion’s realm where hearts intertwine, A melody of faith shines with rhythms divine. O Govinda, guardian of the meek and pure, In your warm embrace, the virtuous find their cure. Annamayya’s words echo through the sands of time, Weaving a tapestry of hope so sublime. Removing…
Vinay Rao TG20: A Windfall That Deserves Better The logo launch was at a five-star hotel. So was the player auction. Corporate tables, polished backdrops, press cameras — HCA signalled that TG20 was a serious commercial property. Franchise owners believed it. The combined franchise bids came in at close to ₹50 crore — dwarfing what…
BG Srinivas Green Revolution (wheat and rice, 1960s–70s): Driven by an acute famine threat, backed by concentrated political will, massive public investment in HYV seeds, irrigation, MSP support, and a clear geographic focus on Punjab and Haryana. The state stayed in the market through the FCI as a guaranteed buyer. Farmers had no uncertainty about…
