Special Reports
Dr. Asha Chadha It was in 1986 that we purchased a plot in Eswaripuri for three simple reasons: the abundance of greenery, the well-demarcated Army officers’ colonies, and—most importantly—we could afford it within our limited means. At that time, the area was considered remote. The suburban railway gates often closed as trains passed frequently, making…
In the global academic world, being invited to serve as editor of a reputed journal is not merely a personal accolade. It is also an institutional recognition, a chance for the university or research centre to showcase its intellectual capital on the international stage. Yet, at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER),…
MS Shanker Fresh controversy is brewing around the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), with growing calls for the state High Court–appointed one-man committee, headed by Justice Naveen Rao, to represent the association in the upcoming BCCI Presidential polls on September 28. The proposal was put forth by former HCA Secretary Sheshnarayan, who has written to both…
Indian cricket is dotted with luminous names who carried the game from colonial novelty to national obsession. But before Test centuries, World Cup glories, and IPL riches, there was a quiet pioneer whose life embodied the making of Indian cricket itself: Professor Dattatraya Balwant Deodhar, fondly remembered as D.B. Deodhar. A stylish batsman, crafty leg-spinner,…
T Vivek It has now become de rigueur to engage in conversation about the appellation that this day should be assigned. Opinions are sharply divided, and questions galore. Even as we recognize that history is a record of events of the past, one cannot shy away from commentary on carefully chosen facts. After all, if…
Agam Rao For a young boy or girl growing up in the towns and villages of Telangana with a dream to play cricket, one basic question inevitably arises: What pathway has the Hyderabad Cricket Association, the custodian of the game in the state, created to help them climb the ladder of the Sport? Despite decades…
So, India did not boycott Pakistan. Shocking, isn’t it? After weeks of TV anchors foaming at the mouth, hashtags trending like monsoon floods, and boycott warriors demanding blood instead of bat, Suryakumar Yadav’s men quietly walked onto the ground in Dubai, played their cricket, and handed Pakistan a thrashing that will sting longer than any…
For more than eleven years, Telangana’s cricketers have been left stranded—caught between the rot of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) reluctance to enforce its own constitutional order. It is time this denial ends. Telangana’s players deserve a clear pathway, and the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA)…
పురాణపురుష గోవిందా, పుందరీకాక్ష గోవిందా… Dr Sandhyaa Bombay O Purana Purusha, keeper of time, In your essence, we find our rhyme; A steadfast anchor, shining bright, Guiding our souls through the depths of night. In every breath, we hold you fast; Through the ages, silent, wise, and vast. Your sacred song, a timeless light, Through valleys…
Chairs, Cheats, and Bogus Bills In his report, Rao also unveiled EY audit exposes, which are nothing short of daylight robbery. If the fire-safety tender was a scam and the gym contract was a daylight robbery, the bucket chair saga is pure theatre — equal parts comedy and crime. Stadium seating, meant to host thousands…
