Special Reports
Girja Shankar Dixit The rapid evolution of drone technology has fundamentally transformed modern warfare. Once limited to reconnaissance missions, drones—also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—now play a central role in surveillance, precision strikes, logistics, and electronic warfare. Their ability to operate without risking human lives, combined with advancements in artificial intelligence and autonomous navigation,…
MS Shanker By now, even those who only watch cricket for the memes know that this year’s IPL has been less of a predictable tournament and more of a Netflix thriller with plot twists every episode — some enjoyable, others purely sponsored by rainclouds and DLS calculations. From rank outsiders to points table climbers, this…
The state of Telangana has done it again—this time, not in information technology, agriculture, or even cinema, but on the global ramp of beauty pageants. The newly crowned Miss World is being proudly claimed as one of Telangana’s own. Social media handles, especially from the state’s PR machinery, are ablaze with congratulatory messages: “Daughter of…
It has been over four decades since Mohinder Amarnath famously called the national selectors a “pack of jokers.” And yet, those stinging words continue to echo with startling relevance in Indian cricket today. If consistency was ever the defining characteristic of the Indian selection committee, it’s been in its inconsistency. Shreyas Iyer’s latest omission from…
This phenomenon was foreseen many years ago, though many dismissed it then as a mere joke. Fast forward to today, and it has undeniably become a reality. Several factors contribute to this shift in the filmmaking landscape. In the past, films were often seen as edutainment—an engaging way to learn while being entertained. However, the…
U Lakshman Rao In the vast domain of the Nexus, many kings and demons held sway, perpetrating heinous acts upon common folk and unleashing their wrath, especially upon women. Without conscience, they laid waste to nature, plundering her sacred wealth for selfish gain. Mother Earth, aggrieved by the calamity befalling her, took the form of…
The Cancer of Corruption Spreads: Brokers, Bribes, and the Betrayal of Hyderabad’s Young Cricketers. As I continue my relentless effort to expose the rot that has hollowed out Hyderabad cricket, a particularly sordid episode last week laid bare the depth of corruption and moral decay infecting the system. This case isn’t just disturbing—it’s emblematic of…
George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr. is one of the most iconic figures in baseball history, but his journey from a troubled childhood in Baltimore to becoming a legend was anything but ordinary. Born on February 6, 1895, in the rough Pigtown section of Baltimore, Ruth was the son of German-American parents, George Sr. and Kate…
Rot, Reform, and the Rare Idealist In my ongoing conversations with those who once brought pride to the Hyderabad Ranji team, I met a man whose story is both inspiring and maddening, for what it says about personal integrity and the institutional rot that now surrounds it. Meet Rayapeth Arjun Swaroop, a forgotten gem of…
Temple lands across India are under serious threat. These lands, which hold spiritual, historical, and social value, are increasingly falling victim to encroachments, political exploitation, and administrative neglect. Unlike defence or forest lands—both protected by robust central legislation—temple lands are governed by inconsistent state-level laws, making them easy targets for land grabbers and vote-bank politics….
