Special Reports
Special Correspondent In Indian public life, certain scandals refuse to die. Decades may pass, governments may change, and files may gather dust—but the questions remain. The Bofors gun deal is one such political ghost that has haunted the Congress party for nearly four decades. Now, a fresh controversy emerging from the cricketing corridors of Hyderabad…
When the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8, 2015, it was designed with a simple but powerful idea: democratise credit and give India’s smallest entrepreneurs a chance to grow. Nearly a decade later, the scheme has evolved into one of the largest micro-credit initiatives in the…
Trust me, in India, cricket is not merely a sport; it is a shared language spoken across every street corner, tea stall, and marketplace. It lives in the memory of spectators as much as it does in the record books. The beauty of the game lies in the countless moments that linger in public consciousness—moments…
Special Correspondent A two-vote victory is technically a win. But in an election clouded by allegations of money power, political influence, and the decisive role of institutional votes, some within Hyderabad’s cricketing fraternity are privately asking a pointed question: Does such a narrow margin truly reflect a victory, or does it reveal how deeply contested…
Special Correspondent Despite publishing a series of explosive reports exposing alleged irregularities, corruption, nepotism and the entrenched “pay-to-play” culture within the administration of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), this e-paper has chosen to provide a platform to candidates contesting the lone post that will go to polls — Treasurer. The election has effectively been reduced…
By Special Correspondent The murky world of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) appears to be heading toward another storm. Fresh claims suggest that the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reportedly intensified its probe into alleged financial irregularities in the association, following persistent complaints from the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) and other stakeholders who have…
Special Correspondent Indian sport has often produced heroes who defy odds, challenge stereotypes, and rewrite the boundaries of possibility. In women’s football, one such shining name today is Manisha Kalyan—a gifted attacking midfielder whose dazzling skill, relentless determination, and fearless ambition have elevated Indian football to new heights over the past decade. At just 24,…
In moments of global uncertainty, nations are tested not merely by the strength of their economy or military power, but by the maturity of their diplomacy and the clarity of their leadership. As the world grapples with a severe energy shock triggered by the escalating West Asian conflict and disruptions around the strategic Strait of…
By Special Correspondent As the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) prepares to conduct polling for the lone remaining post of Treasurer on March 15, a crucial and uncomfortable question resurfaces: will the HCA finally complete the unfinished task entrusted to it by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, based on the recommendations of the Single-Member Committee? At the…
MS Shanker For decades, cricket in India was famously described as a religion. The metaphor captured the passion of millions who worshipped their heroes and filled stadiums with chants and tricolours. But in today’s India, the game has quietly evolved into something even bigger — an economic powerhouse. A fascinating insight shared in a WhatsApp…
