Special Correspondent The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has once again become a theatre of intrigue and manipulation. This time, the target of its entrenched power brokers appears to be Justice Naveen Rao (Retd), the High Court–appointed administrator tasked with overseeing the association’s functioning. According to sources familiar with the developments, certain vested interests within the…
Despite years of turmoil, corruption allegations, nepotism, and court battles surrounding the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), there are encouraging signs emerging from the senior team. Riding on the momentum of their recent Butchi Babu Trophy success, the Hyderabad batsmen have shown remarkable resilience and consistency. As a former batter, I have no hesitation in giving…
“Festivals are no longer just rituals, they are becoming a test of relationships – the question is, is the same affection still there in our hearts?” Bhai Dooj isn’t just a festival of tilak (a mark of attachment) and sweets; it’s a bond of relationships that maintains the color of affection even in the face…
The festival of Krishna teaches us that true devotion lies in the earth, cows and compassion, not in the flashes of the camera. Govardhan Puja is not just a festival dedicated to Lord Krishna, but also a symbol of gratitude towards nature, cows, and the earth. It teaches us that true devotion lies not in…
There are moments in a nation’s journey when quiet endurance transforms into a collective roar of purpose. India today stands at that powerful crossroads—an awakening that feels both ancient and astonishingly new. Across its cities and villages, an unmistakable pulse of ambition reverberates. This is not merely economic growth or technological prowess; it is an…
Who are you? Do you truly know yourself? First, find out who you are. If you think you are just the body, it’s not possible, for the body has its limitations. If you think you are the mind, that too is limited; it’s just another layer. But if you realize you are Silence, or Space…
When the Pandavas had been granted the forest of Khandava-prastha, Krishna urged Indra to ordain the raising of a peerless capital there. At his command, the celestial craftsman Vishvakarma descended to fashion upon earth a splendour mirroring Amaravati itself. The sage Vyasa and the priest Dhoumya chose the site and laid its plan according to…
Kamakhya Temple is situated atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam. This sacred site is closely linked to Narakasura, the demon king of ancient Pragjyotishpur (now Guwahati), who ruled the region along with his son Bhagadatta. Narakasura is said to have been the progenitor of the dynasties that ruled Kamarupa. The temple is also one of…
Indore: England held their nerves to edge past India by four runs and book a place in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup here on Sunday. Electing to bat, England rode on skipper Heather Knight’s classy 109 off 91 balls (15×4, 1×6) — in her 300th international appearance — to post 288 for 8….
Ayodhya (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday hit out at the opposition parties for their stance on the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, and said now lamps are being lit where bullets were once fired. After inaugurating the ninth Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Sunday, where he performed ‘Rajyabhishek’ (coronation) of Ram and Sita, including…
