Special Reports
In a system long plagued by allegations of “pay-to-play,” factionalism, and administrative drift, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) finds itself at a critical crossroads. Years of court battles, suspensions, and credibility crises have eroded public trust and hurt the very core of the game—talent and fair opportunity. Against this turbulent backdrop, a new face steps…
As summer tightens its grip across Telangana, the warning signs are already flashing red. Daytime temperatures are climbing steadily, and forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) suggest that parts of the state could soon face severe heat wave conditions. For a region that has repeatedly borne the brunt of extreme summers, this is not…
Special Correspondent If the first anonymous communication hinted at irregularities, the second tears the veil further—with urgency, defiance, and unsettling specificity. Shared with this e-paper and reportedly marked to Justice Naveen Rao and senior officials within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), the message wastes no time in pleasantries. It opens with a line that cuts…
U Lakshman Rao In the long continuum of spiritual evolution, the tradition of Jainism recognizes twenty-four Tirthankaras—enlightened beings who arise from age to age to re-establish dharma and guide humanity toward liberation. Among them, the twenty-third, Parsvanatha, stands as a historically acknowledged figure, preparing the ground for the advent of the twenty-fourth and final Tirthankara,…
There is a subtle but unmistakable shift underway in India’s governance architecture—one that does not always scream for headlines, but steadily reshapes the nation’s institutional ethos. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the rise of women from the margins to the mainstream of governance is no longer symbolic—it is structural, deliberate, and deeply political in the…
In modern T20 cricket, one image defines the format: a full ball disappearing into the stands. The bat manufacturer smiles, the crowd erupts, and the batter basks in glory. Six-hitting has become the logo of the shortest format. But in this celebration of power, one craft is quietly being pushed into a corner—the art of…
Our Sports Dek As this e-paper continues to report on alleged irregularities within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), signs of growing frustration among certain stakeholders are beginning to surface. Some individuals, expressing dissatisfaction over what they perceive as inaction, have pointed to the lack of visible progress from the High Court-appointed Supervisory Committee led by…
MS Shanker The arrival of the Indian Premier League season is supposed to be a celebration of cricket—packed stadiums, electrifying contests, and fans living every ball. Instead, what unfolds behind the scenes is far less glamorous: a scramble for free passes, entitlement politics, and a quiet sidelining of the very people who built the game….
By Vinay Rao Hyderabad cricket is in turmoil yet again—not for anything that has happened on the field, but for what continues to unfold off it. A domestic tournament had reached its logical conclusion: matches completed, finalists decided, dates fixed, and approvals in place. Then came a sudden twist—an Ombudsman’s order halted the final, only…
MS Shanker At a time when global energy markets are on edge, and supply chains are strained by the ongoing West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pulled off what many are calling a calculated “master stroke.” The decision to sharply reduce central excuse taxes on petrol—from ₹13 to ₹3 per litre—and effectively eliminate…
