Special Reports
As informed earlier, we have temporarily put on hold the series “How to Revive Hyderabad Cricket”(Saturdays) and “Who Ruined HCA?” (Sundays). This decision comes in response to the growing confidence expressed by players across all levels, officials, and several club secretaries in our e-paper’s continued efforts to expose the ongoing scams within the Hyderabad Cricket…
Communication skills play a vital role in achieving success in both personal and professional life. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are the four key components of communication. However, many people tend to overlook the importance of sharpening their listening skills. When listening is neglected, it can lead to irreparable losses in relationships and professional growth….
In just over a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed India’s global image from that of a hesitant player to a confident power at the high table of nations. His leadership has not only reinforced India’s standing as the world’s fastest-growing major economy but also as a nation with the conviction to pursue its…
When I took charge as Director of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, my immediate concern was understanding what had gone wrong in an institute once envisioned as a beacon of excellence in pharmaceutical research. What I discovered was disturbing—a pattern of procedural violations, administrative neglect, and entrenched fiefdoms that had…
Special Correspondent Hyderabad’s cricket fraternity is running out of patience. The High Court-appointed Supervisory Committee, headed by Justice (Retd.) Naveen Rao, once seen as a ray of hope for cleansing the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), is now being branded “toothless” and “ineffective.” Despite multiple police complaints, media exposés—including this very publication’s detailed investigations—and even ongoing…
As a responsible media house that has consistently exposed corruption, nepotism, and malpractice within the HCA — which together wrecked the State’s cricketing glory — this platform remains committed to presenting every side of the story. Unlike others, we continue to give space to all voices involved, ensuring transparency and fairness in the public domain….
As the nation remembers Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary today, our e-paper pays tribute to the visionary scientist, teacher, and people’s president who continues to inspire generations. – Editor Pre-Independence India was blessed with Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, and a true people’s leader. Post-Independence, the country was fortunate to…
MS Shanker When the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) conceived its Academy of Excellence, it was meant to be the cradle for future cricketing stars — a platform to identify, nurture, and promote young talent from across Telangana. Nearly two decades later, that dream lies in disrepair, betrayed by the very administrators entrusted to build it….
When I began writing this column, my purpose was never personal. It was — and remains — to highlight the persistent injustices faced by aspiring cricketers from the rural and semi-urban districts of our young Telangana state. Ten years have passed since Telangana was formed, yet our boys continue to be treated as outsiders on…
I’ve played this game long enough to know the fine line between victory and heartbreak. You can plan every session, every over, every angle — and still watch it all unravel in the final five overs. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Indian women’s team in this World Cup. The two defeats — first to…
