Special Reports
This is a strong opening—evocative and dignified. I’ve tightened the language, corrected minor errors, and improved flow and grammar while preserving your tone and emotional weight. On February 13, 1893, a young monk in saffron robes stood before an eager audience at Mahaboob College in Hyderabad. His words were not merely a speech; they were…
By Vinay Rao Hyderabad cricket is no longer merely battling on the field. It is battling for institutional credibility. For over a year, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has resembled an organisation trapped in administrative turbulence rather than a professional sporting body. Opaque selections. Disputed appointments. Byelaws allegedly stretched to convenience. Leadership legitimacy under challenge….
As a woman—and a first-generation political practitioner with the benefit of academic grounding—I watched last week’s developments in the Lok Sabha with deep dismay. What allegedly unfolded was not mere parliamentary disorder, but something far more disturbing: reports and widespread parliamentary chatter suggesting that a group of Opposition women MPs had planned a coordinated commotion…
Special Correspondent If parliamentary conventions carried constitutional immunity, Indian politics would be far less noisy—and far more convenient for those who mistake designation for distinction. Unfortunately for such assumptions, the Indian Constitution is refreshingly blunt on one crucial point: it does not recognise the office of the Leader of the Opposition at all. Not by…
Special Correspondent Parliament has once again been paralysed—not over economic distress or a national security failure, but over selective leaks and political interpretations attributed to an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane. The Congress-led Opposition’s decision to stall the Budget Session over unverified claims marks yet another low in its increasingly…
Having played Ranji Trophy cricket for Hyderabad in my younger days and continuing to coach tiny-tots even in my late seventies, I often hear people ask whether India can still produce world-class cricketers. My answer, without hesitation, is yes — abundantly so. Talent is not India’s problem. Guidance, patience, and timely correction often are. When…
By Shesh Narayan As a former Secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), I watch recent developments with deep concern and a sense of disquiet. The state police have acted swiftly in arresting former HCA President Jaganmohan Rao, the Treasurer, and later the Secretary, on allegations of misappropriation of funds. Yet, the selective nature of…
MS Shanker Parliament is often described as the temple of democracy. Temples, by definition, are places where fear has no role—only order, dignity, and constitutional sanctity do. That is precisely why an extraordinary statement by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during the Budget Session deserves serious national debate, not silence. The Speaker publicly acknowledged that…
Dr Sandhyaa Rani Guru Parampara yo nityam padāmbūjaṃ, Avañchati karuṇābhṛt tat tvam asi bhāvayāmyaham || Upanishads: Tat Tvam Asi A disciple is inherently incomplete without a Guru, whose guidance instills trust and reverence. This sacred bond encourages seekers to embrace their spiritual journeys wholeheartedly. Reflecting on inner harmony and unity enhances understanding and supports remarkable…
Institutions do not collapse overnight. They erode slowly—through neglect, indifference, procedural abuse, and a culture of unaccountability. What is unfolding at NIPER Mohali is not an aberration but a pattern. The records of its own Board of Governors meetings provide irrefutable evidence. The 83rd meeting of the Board of Governors, held on December 15, 2023,…
