Special Reports
Special Correspondent What many in Hyderabad’s cricketing circles had quietly predicted now appears to have unfolded almost exactly along expected lines. The intense political pressure allegedly mounted behind the scenes to ensure the installation of a preferred candidate as Secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) seems to have finally prevailed, with Jeevan Reddy now…
Though the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s league season has ended, our e-paper’s effort to highlight the urgent need to clean up its administration continues. Through a series of articles offering sharp and factual critiques, we have repeatedly pointed out the systemic failures and questionable decisions that appear driven by vested interests rather than the welfare of…
What more can an Indian cricket fan ask for? A historic 96-run victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final has not only crowned the India national cricket team champions once again, but has also etched a remarkable milestone in cricket history — a third consecutive T20…
By Vinay Rao Every few years, Hyderabad cricket produces a spectacle that rivals anything seen on the field — the HCA elections. The current season promises to be one of the most entertaining yet. It began with a sudden enthusiasm to conduct elections. Normally, such an important exercise would involve careful thought and a serious…
On the eve of International Women’s Day, India finds itself at an important crossroads in the journey toward gender equality. For decades, women’s empowerment remained a powerful slogan in political speeches, campaign manifestos, and policy declarations. Yet, meaningful representation of women in India’s legislative bodies remained limited. Despite forming nearly half of the country’s population,…
Special Correspondent Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is once again at the centre of controversy as the process to elect its Secretary and Treasurer has begun under circumstances that many stakeholders believe are deeply troubling. Several club representatives and observers allege that a carefully orchestrated attempt may be underway to consolidate administrative control of…
Institutions are often remembered for their scale. A few are remembered for their soul. The Exhibition Society belongs firmly to the latter category — an institution that has combined spectacle with service, enterprise with empathy, and tradition with transformation. Established in 1938 by the graduates of the illustrious Osmania University, the Society began as a…
Special Correspondent The slow decay of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is no longer merely an administrative crisis. It has now evolved into something far more troubling — a test of institutional credibility. At the centre of this unfolding drama lies an uncomfortable question: why are crucial verdicts in cases concerning the future of Hyderabad…
The 86th meeting of the Board of Governors of the Institute was held on December 9, 2024. The attendance pattern itself revealed a troubling picture of disengagement and institutional indifference. The meeting was attended by Dr. Sushant Sharma, Deputy Drugs Controller (India), CDSCO, Baddi Sub-Zonal Office, representing the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), Ministry…
The long-simmering crisis within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has now reached a decisive legal crossroads. The former suspended Secretary, Devraj, has approached the Telangana High Court, challenging the election notification issued by what he terms a “truncated” Apex Council through an Election Committee Chief whose authority itself is under a cloud. The Election Commissioner…
