Special Reports
Special Correspondent The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has once again become a theatre of intrigue and manipulation. This time, the target of its entrenched power brokers appears to be Justice Naveen Rao (Retd), the High Court–appointed administrator tasked with overseeing the association’s functioning. According to sources familiar with the developments, certain vested interests within the…
Despite years of turmoil, corruption allegations, nepotism, and court battles surrounding the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), there are encouraging signs emerging from the senior team. Riding on the momentum of their recent Butchi Babu Trophy success, the Hyderabad batsmen have shown remarkable resilience and consistency. As a former batter, I have no hesitation in giving…
Who are you? Do you truly know yourself? First, find out who you are. If you think you are just the body, it’s not possible, for the body has its limitations. If you think you are the mind, that too is limited; it’s just another layer. But if you realize you are Silence, or Space…
MS Shanker Just when one thought the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) couldn’t sink any deeper, comes a fresh controversy — this time from the women’s state teams. After the storm over biased selections in the men’s Under-19 and Under-23 squads, parents and former players are now up in arms over alleged corruption, favoritism, and nepotism…
Major Who Conquered World Football In the pantheon of football’s greatest legends, few names shine as brightly as Ferenc Puskás. The Hungarian forward, whose left foot was described as a “magic wand,” transformed the beautiful game and left an indelible mark on football history that resonates even today, decades after he hung up his boots….
As informed earlier, we have temporarily put on hold the series “How to Revive Hyderabad Cricket”(Saturdays) and “Who Ruined HCA?” (Sundays). This decision comes in response to the growing confidence expressed by players across all levels, officials, and several club secretaries in our e-paper’s continued efforts to expose the ongoing scams within the Hyderabad Cricket…
Communication skills play a vital role in achieving success in both personal and professional life. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are the four key components of communication. However, many people tend to overlook the importance of sharpening their listening skills. When listening is neglected, it can lead to irreparable losses in relationships and professional growth….
In just over a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed India’s global image from that of a hesitant player to a confident power at the high table of nations. His leadership has not only reinforced India’s standing as the world’s fastest-growing major economy but also as a nation with the conviction to pursue its…
When I took charge as Director of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, my immediate concern was understanding what had gone wrong in an institute once envisioned as a beacon of excellence in pharmaceutical research. What I discovered was disturbing—a pattern of procedural violations, administrative neglect, and entrenched fiefdoms that had…
Special Correspondent Hyderabad’s cricket fraternity is running out of patience. The High Court-appointed Supervisory Committee, headed by Justice (Retd.) Naveen Rao, once seen as a ray of hope for cleansing the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), is now being branded “toothless” and “ineffective.” Despite multiple police complaints, media exposés—including this very publication’s detailed investigations—and even ongoing…
