Special Reports
I was overwhelmed to read today’s beautiful tribute to Bollywood star Dharmendra—the pain of Hindi cinema—who passed away on 24 November, this time for real, unlike the recent false alarm that upset his family. His family handled the funeral with quiet dignity, completing the rites swiftly in the presence of close relatives, friends, and colleagues…
A billion rupees saved is equal to a billion rupees earned. Several billions of rupees can be added to India’s wealth by unearthing unaccounted money. Several trillions of rupees can be earned by expanding international trade. Furthermore, if every Indian is sensitized, motivated, facilitated, and mentored with effective financial education, our economic growth would be…
By Vinay Rao Hyderabad cricket finds itself at a critical crossroads this week, with two contrasting performances offering both hope and concern. The Women’s U23 side has begun its campaign with discipline and confidence, securing back-to-back wins that reflect stability and structure. At the same time, the U19 boys, after a strong Vinoo Mankad season,…
Sandhyaa Bombay పశుపాలక శ్రీ గోవిందా పాపవిమోచన గోవిందా Sri Govinda, Thou art the guardian of the humble and low, …
Indian cricket is in a phase where talent is abundant, ambition is high, and the calendar is brutally unforgiving. Yet in the middle of this relentless churn stands a simple truth: fitness is the only non-negotiable, no matter how gifted the cricketer. And that is precisely why the current treatment of Shubman Gill — arguably…
KS Nagarajan Years ago, an English daily in Chennai carried a striking half-page feature on boxing legend Mike Tyson. The headline read: “I Disobeyed My Father.” The caption had little to do with the content of the story, but it instantly grabbed attention—proof of how a few words can jolt a reader into an uncomfortable…
Evonne Goolagong Cawley remains one of tennis’s most remarkable figures, celebrated not only for her extraordinary achievements but also for the profound barriers she broke as an Indigenous Australian woman excelling in a sport long dominated by white, privileged competitors. Her journey—from a small town in New South Wales to the summit of world tennis—is…
By Vinay Rao Niyat” is a Hindi/Urdu word that means intention, motive, or inner purpose. It refers to the true mindset or sincerity behind an action In sport, as in governance, intention — Niyat — determines direction. Hyderabad cricket today finds itself in a moment where intention matters more than ever. Some within the system…
The Hyderabad Cricket Association’s latest notice postponing the Special General Meeting (SGM) scheduled for December 7, 2025 may appear routine in its wording, but its implications are far from ordinary. The circular, issued by the Acting President and citing “administrative reasons,” reflects a deeper legal reality: the truncated Apex Council cannot proceed with major decisions…
Women’s empowerment has become one of the most contested arenas of Indian politics—not merely in terms of policy prescriptions but in the philosophical frameworks that guide them as well help win elections. The Narendra Modi government and the Opposition—led mainly by the Congress and its allies—present sharply contrasting visions rooted in different understandings of dignity,…
