Special Reports
Peter Thangaraj (24 December 1935 – 24 November 2008) remains one of the most iconic figures in the history of Indian football. Born in Secunderabad, he began in modest surroundings but rose to become one of the greatest goalkeepers the country has ever produced. Thangaraj started his football journey with local Secunderabad clubs such as…
By Vinay Rao The Hyderabad U19 team delivered another bright moment, beating Baroda in the Cooch Behar Trophy with standout performances from Thanmai (8 wkts), Rahul (8 wkts), Yashveer (85 & 3 wkts) and Sidharth (109). Credit to the team management for creating a conducive environment. But the contrast elsewhere is stark. The Ranji team…
KS Nagarajan As we mark 18 November 2025, the birth anniversary of the great patriot and Swadeshi Shipping Company founder V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, it is worth reflecting on how Bharat has historically treated its own visionaries, reformers, and nation-builders. From the days of Galileo, who was persecuted for simply declaring scientific truth, to our own…
Special Correspondent Hyderabad Cricket has quietly perfected a system that rewards perception over performance — an informal yet powerful “Talent Passport” that shields certain players from consequences. With this passport, a small group moves freely across teams, formats, and age groups, untouched by failures, fitness issues, or long stretches of poor form. The worst part?…
India’s 30-run loss to South Africa in the low-scoring opening Test at Kolkata was not a bolt from the blue. It was the natural culmination of patterns long ignored, combinations left uncorrected, and a dangerous over-reliance on the lower order to bail the team out. When a side as formidable at home as India capitulates…
In our campaign against “clean rot” in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), as a responsible media, we wish to provide aggrieved parents a platform to express their experiences through these columns. Your e-newspaper’s decision to become a facilitator is not with any ill intention, but with the sole purpose of protecting the game and safeguarding…
K S Nagarajan The author, a former Naval Officer who later served with ONGC, is a proud nationalist and patriot. He will be contributing a fortnightly column titled “Opinion” on issues of national importance. In this debut piece, he reflects on the erosion of public faith in India’s judiciary and the urgent need to restore…
Dr Sandhyaa Bombay After the great Mahabharata war ended, Balarama approached Sri Krishna with a profound question: “As the charioteer and wise guide throughout this monumental conflict, what essential lessons should humanity learn from the Mahabharata?” Krishna responded with timeless teachings: the importance of duty (dharma) in adversity, the complexity of human relationships, the consequences…
By Vinay Rao Hyderabad cricket has, for decades, been trapped in a cycle of influence-driven selections, entrenched power groups, and families quietly benefiting from the offices they hold. This culture did not begin yesterday. The son of a former secretary found his way into state teams during his father’s tenure; an ex–Vice President’s academy trainees…
Special Correspondent The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is once again hurtling toward a fresh crisis—this time over a Special General Meeting (SGM) abruptly announced for December 7. A circular calling the SGM has been circulated among members, but one fundamental question hangs over the entire exercise: Does the truncated Apex Council even have the legal…
