Special Reports
This week, I set out to write about India’s curious knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory—five centuries in a Test and yet, no win in England! But nostalgia got the better of analysis. Especially after remembering the evergreen left-arm spinner, Dileep Doshi. I couldn’t help but slip into memory lane—back to the…
How can an emergency blunder be repaired by RTI? Prof Madabhushi Sridhar Acharyulu How the RTI gave the ‘details’ of Fakkruddin Ali Ahmad, former President, were very interesting, as explained by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi. Mr Subhash Chandra Agrawal, on 9 August 2010, filed a petition under RTI. Shailesh explained: The institutions of…
Girja Shankar Dixit Dilip Doshi’s cricketing journey is a testament to perseverance, technical mastery, and the enduring allure of spin bowling in Indian cricket. Despite debuting for India at an age when many players consider retirement, Doshi carved out a place among the country’s most respected left-arm orthodox spinners, leaving behind a legacy that continues…
The demand for establishing an IIT-like institution at the national level for pharmacy education in India dates back to 1975. After receiving several representations from pharmacy professionals, the Government of India gave its consent. A formal announcement was made by the then Prime Minister, Late Rajiv Gandhi, while inaugurating the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress in 1985….
When it comes to rural development in India—whether in housing, healthcare, electrification, or infrastructure—the comparison between Congress-led governments before 2014 and the BJP government after reflects a stark contrast between intent and implementation. Congress certainly laid the groundwork, launching important flagship programs like the Indira Awaas Yojana for rural housing and the National Rural Health…
MS Shanker In continuation of my pursuit to expose those truly responsible for the downfall of Hyderabad cricket—some of whom even represented India—it must be reiterated: the rot runs deep. Despite the Supreme Court’s intervention and its directive to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) to implement the Justice Lodha Committee reforms—including appointing Ombudsmen to tackle…
In the annals of tennis history, few partnerships have left as enduring a mark as the Australian duo of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde—better known as The Woodies. Their decade-long dominance in men’s doubles redefined the art of partnership, setting unmatched standards for consistency, excellence, and sportsmanship. Born on April 2, 1971, in Sydney, Todd…
Reviving Hyderabad Cricket: A One-Man Crusade Against A Rotten Empire Interestingly, some episodes in this series have featured cricketers whose involvement in the murky politics of the state cricket association—through lobbying, backroom deals, and profiteering—may have upset many. Their actions arguably contributed to the decline of the game. Yet, my decision to feature them was…
In an era where global diplomacy is defined by urgency, unpredictability, and shifting power centers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a beacon of purposeful leadership and statesmanship. The recent G7 Summit was not just another multilateral engagement; it was yet another reminder that India, under Modi ji’s stewardship, is not a bystander but…
Girja Shankar Dixit Ashok Mankad was one of Indian cricket’s most talented yet underappreciated batsmen—a cricketer whose immense promise never quite translated into a consistent international career, largely due to the vagaries of selection and constant positional shuffling. While the spotlight often eluded him at the highest level, Mankad left an indelible mark on Indian…
