Special Reports
Vinay Rao Call it innovation if you like—but not the kind that wins matches, builds cricketers, or earns respect. Hyderabad cricket’s custodians, the very architects of its prolonged decline, have now unveiled their latest “format”: the grand spectacle of press conferences without scorecards. Statements flow freely, microphones stay warm, indignation is carefully rehearsed—but accountability? That,…
Alekya Pratap Prime Minister Narendra Modi is absolutely right—India’s women will not forget, and they will certainly not forgive. As a woman and a committed karyakarta of the BJP, I unequivocally endorse every word spoken by the Prime Minister in response to the astonishing display of hypocrisy and irresponsibility by the Congress-led Opposition in the…
Today dawns as an unforgettable, invigorating, and deeply inspiring day for India—a day etched in the sacred annals of spiritual history as the birth of Adi Shankaracharya. On this auspicious occasion, heartfelt greetings are extended to all seekers and aspirants walking the path of knowledge and self-realization. May this day inspire deeper reflection on the…
There’s a quiet revolution unfolding every evening under floodlights, and anyone watching the Indian Premier League cannot miss it. Where did all these fast bowlers come from? Not long ago, India was stereotyped as a land of spinners. Today, the narrative has flipped dramatically. Bowlers are not just touching 140 kmph—they are breaching it with…
Dr. Sandhya Rani Bombay Akshaya Tritiya is a sacred day that symbolizes goodness and ethical living, inspiring us to cultivate virtues and take pride in our moral choices. Celebrated on the third day of the Chaitra month during the waxing moon, it serves as a guide for facing ethical challenges in our digital society. The…
Special Correspondent Another day, another anonymous cry for help from within the murky corridors of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. But, this one reads less like a complaint—and more like an indictment. A so-called “robo mail,” now circulating among club secretaries and media houses, may be dismissed for its anonymity. But strip away that label, and…
U Lakshman Rao The sacred observance of Parashurama Jayanti marks the divine birth and manifestation of Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. This auspicious occasion falls on Akshaya Tritiya, a day symbolizing eternal prosperity and spiritual merit. The remembrance of Parashurama on this day carries immense philosophical and cosmic significance, for his life is not…
Special Correspondent The recent move by the state Crime Investigation Department (CID), directing the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) not to extend the courtesy of issuing passes to 18 clubs—originally under the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation but allegedly taken over by private interests—has triggered more questions than it has answered. At first glance, the directive appears to…
Vinay Rao At a time when cricket administration demands vision, structure and accountability, the discourse within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has been reduced to something embarrassingly basic—match passes, car stickers and accreditation cards. What should have been a routine logistical exercise has spiralled into a full-blown administrative mess, exposing deeper structural flaws within the…
Vinay Rao Indian cricket did not evolve over the last two decades—it detonated into a high-performance ecosystem where only those who adapt survive. Since the Indian Premier League in 2007, the game has ceased to be a gentleman’s pastime and become a ruthless marketplace of talent, structure, and visibility. In this new order, systems don’t…
