Special Reports
Every new government inherits an economy. Yet political arguments about economic performance often begin by comparing where one government left the country with where another eventually took it—without asking the most basic question: what was the starting line? That question becomes particularly relevant when comparing the economic inheritances of Manmohan Singh in 2004 and Narendra…
M Radha Madhavi India’s banking sector today tells a striking before-and-after story. A decade ago, banks—particularly public sector banks—were weighed down by a mountain of stressed and hidden loans. Today, their balance sheets are considerably healthier, capital positions stronger and the level of bad loans has fallen to a historic low. The transformation did not…
Special Correspondent Sometimes, a lengthy defence does more damage than the allegation itself. The latest response of the “controversial” club secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), ostensibly questioning why this e-paper chose to highlight the controversy surrounding his club, is a classic example. Instead of addressing the substantive issues raised, he appears more concerned…
The recent struggles of the Indian cricket team have inevitably revived an old but important question: what exactly is the role of a coach in a senior international cricket team, and how much influence should he actually have over a group of experienced players? This is not about questioning the credentials of Gautam Gambhir or…
Shekhar Maramgarju History often acquires meaning in hindsight. Political observers, historians and even strategists frequently look for patterns that may have gone unnoticed in real time. One such intriguing pattern emerging over the past decade is the apparent significance of the month of August in the governance journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It may…
There is an old saying that the pot should not call the kettle black. The latest outburst by a club secretary against a report published in these columns is a textbook example of that adage. One is genuinely left wondering whether to laugh at the allegations or take them seriously. The person making sweeping accusations…
Smita Jangid In an age shaped by rapid technological growth, digital connectivity, and increasingly fast-paced lifestyles, many young urban dwellers are turning toward AstroVeda for guidance and clarity. As modern life becomes more demanding and emotionally complex, this ancient system of astrological understanding is finding renewed relevance among people who want direction, reassurance, and practical…
Special Correspondent The Telangana High Court’s latest intervention involving five members of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Apex Council, including Acting President Sardar Daljit Singh and Joint Secretary Basavaraju, over alleged non-compliance with court directions is more than another legal episode in an organisation that seems to have developed an extraordinary appetite for litigation. It…
What if one of the oldest images of human relationships found in India quietly challenges one of our most familiar assumptions about women in the past? At Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh, among hundreds of prehistoric rock paintings preserved across natural shelters, there is an intriguing depiction of a man and a woman in which the…
Who really rewired the 50-over game Vinay Rao In 1977, a media mogul who had never played first-class cricket sat down with a stopwatch and a problem. Kerry Packer wanted the broadcast rights to Australian cricket, the board wouldn’t sell, and so he decided to simply build a rival version of the sport instead. He…
