Special Reports
MS Shanker In yet another twist to the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s (HCA) continuing saga of controversy, Acting President Sardar Daljit Singh and Joint Secretary Basavaraju find themselves under a cloud. The duo, part of the “leftover” Apex Council after the arrest of three key office-bearers — President, Secretary, and Treasurer — are now accused of…
Dr Sandhyaa Bombay This radiant Saturday, the 9th of this month, we come together to joyfully celebrate the divine birth of Sri Venkateshwara Swamy, illuminated by the enchanting glow of the full moon in Shravan. The full moon symbolizes the peak of spiritual energy, and the Shravana Nakshatra—a constellation associated with auspicious beginnings—adds a celestial…
For much of modern history, the United States of America stood as the gold standard of democratic evolution and global leadership. Emerging in the late 18th century from the Philadelphia Convention, the U.S. Constitution became the world’s first written national charter to codify governance through a separation of powers, checks and balances, and the bold…
As a former Director of NIPER Mohali, I have previously raised serious concerns about administrative and academic anomalies within the Institute. These concerns are now under renewed scrutiny following recent recruitments that appear to be marred by irregularities. Dr. Satyendra Kumar Rajput, an alumnus and topper from NIPER Mohali, has filed a writ petition (CWP-20242-2025)…
Ramnath Dhondu Parkar’s cricketing journey is a testament to perseverance, skill, and the quiet dignity of those who thrive largely outside the spotlight. Born on October 31, 1946, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Parkar rose through the ranks of Mumbai cricket to become one of the finest domestic players of his generation—often sharing the crease with…
Girja Shankar Dixit In today’s fast-paced, stress-laden world, finding inner peace often feels like a luxury. But thanks to the timeless wisdom and compassionate vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, millions across the globe have discovered a simple yet powerful tool for mental clarity, emotional balance, and holistic well-being — Sudarshan Kriya. Developed by…
I jumped with joy — though I must admit, with some disbelief — as I sat in my living room watching the final moments of the fifth Test. England needed just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. Most would have thought it was a done deal. Even I, a lifelong cricketer, momentarily gave in…
MS Shanker The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has been plunged into fresh controversy after several club secretaries questioned the legality and propriety of a series of decisions taken by the current Apex Council. The criticism follows the suspension of HCA President G. R. Jaganmohan Rao, Secretary Devraj Ramachandran, and Treasurer C.J. Srinivas Rao—all arrested in…
M Shyam Sparsha In a moment of quiet triumph that signals the beginning of a technological renaissance, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced this week that India’s first indigenously designed semiconductor chip is ready—and 19 more are on the way. This is not just a routine update in policy or production. It’s…
Dr. Sandhyaa Bombay Oh, Ever-Pure Govinda, in You we believe! Your dark azure skin drifts like a gentle cloud across the sky of our minds. You are a living serenade—a divine masterpiece—where true peace takes form. Your sacred aura radiates hope, pulling us ever closer into the fold of your eternal grace. The Eternal Grace…
