Special Reports
In the annals of tennis history, few names resonate as powerfully as Rod Laver. Nicknamed “The Rocket” for his explosive playing style, Laver is celebrated not only for his prodigious talent but for achievements that remain unparalleled even today. His career, spanning from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, saw him conquer the sport…
MS Shanker In yet another controversial twist, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) today witnessed what many are calling a farcical continuation of its so-called “adjourned” Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting, which lasted under six minutes, has raised serious questions about its legality, transparency, and intent. Legal experts and HCA insiders point out that the…
MS Shanker A chilling video has gone viral recently, exposing a bitter truth hiding behind India’s sweetest lies: several popular “apple juice” brands being sold in the market contain zero apple, and worse, are filled with toxic, synthetic chemicals that pose serious health risks. These brands, with flashy packaging and deceptive marketing, are particularly popular…
A Forgotten Opener Speaks Out: Daniel Manohar’s Take on HCA’s Decline MS Shanker As the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) battles one of its worst-ever phases—with top office-bearers behind bars and public trust crumbling—those who once brought glory to the city are beginning to speak out. In this edition, I reached out to a cricketer who…
Of late, India has witnessed a disturbing surge in violent behaviour by elected representatives, cutting across both ruling and opposition parties. What’s more troubling is the indifference shown by political leadership across the board. Despite the glaring misconduct, no serious disciplinary action is taken against these leaders. Are we to believe that such individuals—and by…
MS Shanker The noose continues to tighten around the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) as the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has petitioned the state’s Crime Investigation Department (CID), demanding further arrests in the sprawling corruption scandal that has rocked Hyderabad cricket. Among those named in the latest complaint is former cricketer and administrator Vanka Pratap. The…
When Rules Are Bent and Justice Evaded In the murky corridors of NIPER Mohali, where academic brilliance should have reigned supreme, a quiet scandal is brewing—one that lays bare the systemic abuse of power, the manipulation of institutional processes, and a brazen disregard for merit and ethics. At the heart of this scandal is the…
In the long and storied history of the Olympic Games, few tales capture the essence of friendship and sportsmanship like that of Shuhei Nishida and Suei Oe—two Japanese pole vaulters who transformed a sporting contest into a timeless symbol of human dignity. Their story from the 1936 Berlin Olympics stands not merely as an athletic…
After three riveting Test matches in the much-hyped Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy series, England may have edged ahead 2-1 with a nervy 22-run win at Lord’s, but the larger takeaway is far more heartening—for both sides and for the future of five-day Test cricket. From the outset, this series was expected to test not just skills, but…
MS Shanker The rot in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has deepened dramatically, with last week’s crackdown by the Telangana State CID following a damning Vigilance and Enforcement Directorate (VED) report. Five arrests have already been made — including HCA President Jaganmohan Rao, CEO Sunil Kante, Treasurer CJ srinivas, and others linked to the infamous…
