Special Reports
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…
On June 13, 2018, Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally issued a charge sheet to Mr. PJP Singh Waraich. However, no inquiry was ever conducted regarding the charges. The charges listed in the sheet were only a glimpse of potential violations—had a formal inquiry been undertaken, much more could have been uncovered. This part highlights intentional delays…
Dr Buragadda Srinadh Millions of Indians are grappling with severe health issues linked to alcohol consumption, including cirrhosis, cancer, neurological disorders, heart disease, and alarming rates of premature deaths. These health crises not only cause emotional and financial distress for families but also hinder societal progress and national development. The economic burden of alcohol-related healthcare…
U Lakshman Rao Every child is born within the sacred petals of this divine lotus, Bharat, destined to acquaint itself with the profound wisdom of our ancient literature. The vastness of this literary heritage, its unparalleled model of transmitting knowledge across generations, stands as an extraordinary testament to human intellect. The exotic beauty of its…
C Pradeep Kumar In a country that upholds secularism and freedom of religion as constitutional ideals, the continued control of Hindu temples by state governments under various Endowments Acts is an anachronism and a constitutional anomaly. Enacted with the stated objective of streamlining temple administration and preventing mismanagement, these Acts have led instead to rampant…
Girja Shankar Dixit Few cricketers have left as lasting an impact on the game as Srinivas Venkataraghavan. A master of off-spin, his career was marked by skill, precision, and intelligence that placed him among the finest bowlers India has ever produced. His defining moment arrived at just 19 years old, when he claimed an extraordinary…
Dr B Sandhyaa Embracing Devotion and Self-Discovery “The highest form of devotion is to realize one’s true nature as divine.” —Adi Shankaracharya, The Upanishads Inner peace is not a destination but a continuous journey—one that calls for mindfulness, self-discovery, and a deep connection with the divine. In today’s chaotic world, achieving tranquility may seem elusive,…
On June 13, 2018, Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally served a Charge Sheet against Mr. PJP Singh Waraich, who was then serving as the Registrar of NIPER Mohali. However, within hours, Dr. V. M. Katoch, Chairman of the Board of Governors, intervened and worked overnight to draft an unprecedented order revoking Mr. Waraich’s suspension. Under the…
The Greatest Olympic Athlete: Al Oerter Al Oerter was the first athlete to win the same Olympic event four times in a row and the first to set four consecutive Olympic records. He is widely considered the greatest competitor ever to grace the discus arena. Despite often being the underdog, Oerter consistently rose to the…
MS Shanker As the author of the six-part investigative series Who Ruined Hyderabad Cricket? I have extensively analyzed the factors behind the decline of Hyderabad’s cricketing legacy. Now, I turn my attention to a broader issue—why has cricket, despite being India’s most beloved and financially dominant sport, been excluded from the National Sports Policy? This…
