Special Reports
In the pantheon of footballing greats, few goalkeepers command the respect and admiration afforded to Josef Dieter “Sepp” Maier. A one-club man with an indomitable spirit and a career defined by remarkable consistency, Maier was the last line of defence for both Bayern Munich and West Germany during their most triumphant eras. His iconic grey…
Nilesh Yadav Every September, as the monsoon slowly withdraws and skies turn brighter, India begins to drum to a different beat. The sound of dhols, chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!”, the smell of fresh modaks, and streets lined with colourful pandals tell you the festival season has arrived. For many outside India, especially in the…
Cricket is the ultimate winner, says this week’s guest Ravinder Reddy MS Shanker After 22 episodes of exploring ways to rebuild Hyderabad cricket, it is heartening to finally see a glimmer of hope. The Hyderabad team has performed impressively in the ongoing Buchi Babu Tournament. That success, many believe, is no coincidence—it stems from selectors…
The story of NIPER Mohali, once a shining jewel of Indian pharmaceutical education, is now a cautionary tale of how institutional politics, systemic neglect, and administrative battles can derail academic excellence. When the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, was ranked No. 2 in the country in the Pharmacy category under the…
As a former Ranji player who continues to coach tiny tots at the grassroots, I have spent the last two decades watching Hyderabad cricket sink into a pit of mediocrity and administrative chaos. Standards dropped, talent was ignored, and politics became the only game the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) seemed interested in playing. That is…
While the rest of the country battles swollen rivers and devastating floods, Telangana is preoccupied with watching another storm—the one brewing inside the Kalvakuntla household. Forget the weather app, the only forecast people here need is: 100% chance of family feuds, with scattered corruption scandals. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly TRS, once the proud…
India’s Bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games: Infrastructure That Inspires Confidence India has officially stepped into the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad put forward as the proposed host city. The Union Cabinet’s approval last week has paved the way for a formal bid, showcasing not just intent but also the confidence that…
Indian cricket is a tapestry woven with the threads of legendary players who left indelible marks on the sport. Among these icons stands Dattu Phadkar, a cricketer whose contributions are often overshadowed by the fame of his contemporaries, yet whose impact on the game remains significant. With a career that spanned a formative and often…
Marri Shashidhar Reddy Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently observed that anti-Naxalite operations suffered a serious setback after the Supreme Court’s July 5, 2011 judgement delivered by Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, which disbanded Salwa Judum — the controversial people’s movement backed by the Chhattisgarh government with central assistance. This remark has triggered a storm. A group of…
Corrigendum This is in reference to a 17-page legal notice (received today, Sept 1, 2025, Monday, around 5.45 pm) served on Orangenews9 concerning alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), particularly with reference to the article “Who Ruined Hyderabad Cricket – Part XIII,” which mentioned former Test cricketer and ex-President of HCA, Mr….
