Special Reports
Raja Rao Pochiraju Indian archaeology may have just unearthed one of the most consequential clues in the long-running debate on the antiquity of metallurgy in the subcontinent. A newly analysed and directly dated weapon from the Ochre Coloured Pottery (OCP) Copper Hoard culture, dated to around 2000 BCE and reportedly containing nearly 30 per cent…
Indian cricket has often been projected as a global powerhouse. The success of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the depth of talent in domestic cricket, and India’s financial dominance in the sport have only strengthened that perception. But whenever India tours overseas, particularly England, Australia or South Africa, uncomfortable questions resurface. Are we truly a…
Vinay Rao A letter lands like any other government notice—until you read the questions. A majority of the affiliated cricket clubs of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) have reportedly received notices from the Income Tax Department’s Investigation Wing. The notices seek bank statements, including those from previous years. More significantly, they ask club secretaries to…
K S Nagarajan The increasing demand for energy and the continuous depletion of conventional energy resources have encouraged researchers and engineers to explore alternative methods of energy generation and utilization. Modern engineering focuses not only on producing energy efficiently but also on recovering and utilizing energy that would otherwise remain unexploited. Consequently, human-powered machines, energy-harvesting…
Navi Mumbai’s first international flight isn’t the real story. The new economic geography taking shape around it is. Airports possess an odd talent for misleading people. They appear to exist so that aircraft can land, passengers can depart and duty-free shops can persuade travellers that another bottle of perfume is somehow an investment. In reality,…
Special Correspondent The ongoing investigations into the affairs of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) appear to be gathering momentum, with three former office-bearers reportedly coming under intense scrutiny by the state Crime Investigation Department (CID) over alleged financial irregularities. According to reliable sources familiar with the investigation, the CID has allegedly collected substantial material evidence…
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has, unfortunately, become no stranger to controversies over the years. From allegations of administrative lapses and governance issues to prolonged legal battles and factional disputes, the Association has often found itself in the spotlight for reasons unrelated to cricket. The appointment of a Single Member Committee (SMC) headed by Justice…
M Radha Madhavi Deep inside a remote tribal belt, far beyond the reach of highways, electricity and mobile signals, there once stood a tiny mud hut beside a dried riverbed. It was here that an old man chose to spend the last and perhaps the most meaningful years of his life. Nobody remembered his real…
Ramu Chilimilla At 101 years of age, Charlotte Chopin of France receiving the Padma Shri stands as a remarkable testament that true greatness is measured not by age, nationality, or circumstance, but by the lives we touch through dedication, compassion, and selfless service. Born in France, Charlotte Chopin’s journey reflects the extraordinary power of lifelong…
Why the city that once defined India’s infrastructure industry is now the cornerstone of a much larger industrial story. Shrikant Rao There was a time when understanding India’s infrastructure business required little more than a boarding pass to Hyderabad and a diary with enough blank pages. Somewhere between Begumpet, Banjara Hills and the city’s expanding…
