Special Reports
BG Srinivas Nearly a thousand years ago, in the heart of Chola India, a hospital had a defined capacity, a named physician, designated staff, a pharmacy with a prescribed inventory and even a budget for keeping a lamp burning through the night. This was no vague claim about the medical wisdom of ancient Bharat. It…
The Court sent the SMC to put systems in place. A year on, too many remain on paper. With the obstruction gone and the runway clear, members are waiting for the surgeon to operate. Special Correspondent Ask why the coach of Hyderabad’s women’s senior team, who was removed midway through the season following serious complaints,…
Aggrieved parents and players demand transparency as questions mount over Hyderabad women’s cricket selections An Aggrieved Parent What difference is court supervision making to women’s cricket in Hyderabad? Under the elected Apex Council, complaints about women’s selections were routine, and parents could at least blame a divided council that obstructed the court-appointed supervisor. The SMC…
Prof. K. K. Tiwari’s Admonition: A Parliamentary First P A Rama Rao Parliament has witnessed many extraordinary moments, but some events stand apart not merely for their political or constitutional significance, but also for their rarity. Having covered Parliament and critical political developments in New Delhi for nearly a decade as a Special Correspondent of…
Dr. Sandhyaa Rani Bombay Modern life offers extraordinary access to information, communication, and technological convenience. At the same time, it exposes individuals to constant distraction, competition, anxiety, loneliness, and moral uncertainty. Intellectual ability and technical knowledge alone cannot guide people through every personal or social difficulty. A balanced life also requires emotional maturity, resilience, ethical…
India’s refining capabilities are attracting renewed international attention, with the country’s sophisticated oil-processing infrastructure emerging as a strategic asset amid shifting global energy supplies. The spotlight is now on Gujarat’s Jamnagar refinery complex, whose technological capabilities could help India process some of the world’s most difficult crude grades, including Venezuela’s heavy, sulphur-rich oil. US Secretary…
HCA’s court-appointed administrator has more authority than any predecessor in years, yet familiar faces continue to dominate selections, outsiders struggle for recognition, and the Ranji pipeline faces a generational cliff. The power to operate is there. Where is the surgery? Special Correspondent Why this part comes first At the end of Part 1, we promised…
Cricket has always possessed a unique charm. Unlike many sports that demand specialised facilities, expensive equipment or carefully prepared playing surfaces, cricket can find a home almost anywhere — on an open ground, a street, a terrace or even a backyard. A few friends, an improvised lincid bat and a ball are often enough to…
N Nagarajan Those of us born in the baby-boomer era, when the father was usually the sole earning member, grew up seeing our mothers and, in some families, elder sisters labelled “housewives”. The term carries a long history, yet even today schools have not adequately encouraged children to use the gender-neutral word “homemaker”. Ask a…
The cybersecurity developments of the past 72 hours offer a timely reminder that the digital world, while making life faster and more convenient, is also exposing individuals, businesses and governments to increasingly sophisticated threats. The emerging risks are not evidence of an impending internet collapse. Rather, they highlight how rapidly cyberattacks are evolving—and how Artificial…
