Special Reports
Fake Matches, Fixed Scoresheets, and Stadium Neglect In the previous part, we traced how Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) was reduced to a loot machine, bleeding money in the name of clothing bills, medical reimbursements, and phantom development. But the cancer did not stop with finances. The rot seeped into the very sanctity of the game…
Special Correspondent The mood among Hyderabad’s young cricketers is turning from hopeful to hopeless. Frustration, disappointment, and a growing sense of betrayal now dominate conversations across academies and clubs. Despite commendable performances in leagues and trials, dozens of deserving players have been left out — replaced by those with money, influence, or connections. Even more…
MS Shanker After two relentless exposés — “Who Ruined Hyderabad Cricket?” and “How to Revive Hyderabad Cricket?” — I have now reached a painful but inescapable conclusion: the real rot within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) lies not only with its office-bearers, but deep within its affiliated clubs themselves. These clubs, over 200 in number,…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years in governance — from Gujarat to Delhi — his journey stands as a monumental chapter in India’s political history. Few leaders in the world today can match the scale, consistency, and transformative impact of his leadership. In my three and a half decades in politics, I have…
What happens when those entrusted with upholding institutional ethics turn the rules upside down to protect their own? That is exactly what unfolded at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, under the chairmanship of Dr. V. M. Katoch, aided by Mr. Rajneesh Tingal, Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals. I was the…
This article is neither a review nor an appreciation of any particular film. Cinema, beyond entertainment, is a powerful medium of mass communication. However, in contemporary times, a majority of industry professionals seem to prioritize financial gains over creative or societal value. Rising production costs are a significant factor behind this focus. Unfortunately, some individuals…
I’m beginning with a funny Ajit dialogue: “Isko liquid oxygen mein daal do; isay oxygen marne nahi dega aur liquid jeene nahi dega.”Yes, Indian educational and non-educational publishers are now in the same situation — neither able to survive in this sector nor close down. When the GST regime came into force, books were rightly…
Special Correspondent Can we call it a good beginning for the Hyderabad T20 team in the BCCI tournament after their win over a ‘mediocre’ Odisha side? Perhaps. A victory is a victory, at the end of the day. Yes, Hyderabad beat Odisha in their opener by five wickets. They restricted Odisha to 108 and chased…
In the annals of Indian athletics, few partnerships have proven as transformative as that between middle-distance runner Sriram Singh and his coach, Mohammed Ilyas Babar. Their collaboration not only rewrote Indian sporting history but also established a coaching legacy that influenced generations of athletes. The story of Sriram Singh’s meteoric rise is incomplete without acknowledging…
The recent courtroom storm that shook the nation’s conscience — when a 71-year-old lawyer hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai — has triggered widespread condemnation. The incident, unfolding in the very sanctum of justice, was rightly denounced by leaders across the spectrum, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as unacceptable in any…
