Special Reports
Girja Shankar Dixit Chaitra Navratri, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar, marks the victory of good over evil through the divine battle between Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura. This festival, devoted to the Goddess of Power—Shakti—is not only a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness but also an…
C Pradeep Kumar Land disputes in India are messy. But when religion, outdated laws, and unchecked powers collide, it becomes a full-blown circus. Enter the Waqf Act—a law that quietly lets an unelected board decide what’s theirs, what’s yours, and what no one even knew was in dispute—until now. You wake up, sip your tea,…
Girja Shankar Dixit Pahlan Ratanji (Polly) Umrigar (March 28, 1926 – November 7, 2006) was a legendary Indian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Bombay (Mumbai) and Gujarat. A right-handed middle-order batter and an off-spin bowler, he was one of the most prominent figures in Indian cricket history. Umrigar’s cricket career spanned from 1948 to…
Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally issued a chargesheet to Mr. PJP Singh Waraich on June 13, 2018, but no inquiry was ever conducted. Part III covers the unauthorized advertisement for hiring a Security and Estate Officer, forging an order on committee formation, and failure to follow the Director’s instructions. The Security cum Estate Officer (SEO) post…
Dr Buragadda Srinadh Commemorating Dr. Keshav Baliram Hegdewar on His Birth Anniversary Today, we pay tribute to Dr. Keshav Baliram Hegdewar, an extraordinary visionary and statesman often regarded as an unsung Bharat Ratna. His unwavering dedication to nation-building, cultural preservation, and social reform played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh…
One must truly admire Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for his breathtaking honesty. In an era where politicians have mastered the art of deception, here is a leader who lays bare uncomfortable truths—so much so that even his own party might wish he had a little more political finesse and a little less transparency….
U Lakshman Rao Ugadi marks the beginning of the new year for Telugu and Kannada communities. It is not just a calendar event but a significant transition in time and season. Falling in March or April, it aligns with the onset of spring—a season of rejuvenation, growth, and rebirth. Nature awakens from winter’s dormancy, with…
Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter who triumphed over polio in her childhood, rising to become a world-record-holding champion and an international track-and-field icon. Her victories in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics cemented her legacy, and she made history as the first woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Born into…
C Pradeep Kumar The judiciary in India is revered as the final protector of rights and liberties. But, reverence should not translate into unquestioned immunity. While judicial independence is non-negotiable, judicial accountability remains the missing cornerstone of our democratic structure. Beyond delays, recent incidents raising concerns about judicial integrity make systemic reforms more urgent than…
MS Shanker Cricket in Hyderabad boasts a rich legacy, dating back to the early 20th century when the game flourished under royal patronage. The city has produced some of India’s finest cricketers, bringing immense pride to the region. However, in the past few decades, Hyderabad’s cricketing fortunes have steeply declined, marred by corruption, favoritism, and…
