Special Reports
MS Shanker From Glory to Greed For three decades, Hyderabad was the envy of Indian cricket. From the swagger of M.L. Jaisimha in the 1970s to the artistry of Mohammad Azharuddin in the 1980s and the resilience of V.V.S. Laxman in the 1990s, the city produced cricketers who defined eras. Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) was…
MS Shanker A Club Secretary’s Candid Take on Greed, Glory, and a Game in Decline Hyderabad cricket still evokes nostalgia for its glorious past — a time when its clubs brimmed with talent, its league rivalled the Ranji Trophy for intensity, and its players commanded respect across India. But somewhere between passion and politics, integrity…
MS Shanker As the CID probe into the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s (HCA) murky financial irregularities and IPL ticket scam deepens, fresh revelations have emerged about the questionable election of the current Joint Secretary, Basavaraju. Documents accessed by this digital paper show that Basavaraju contested and won the HCA election while simultaneously figuring in the records…
Dr. V. M. Katoch, who once served as Secretary of the Department of Health Research and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), was known for preaching the importance of institutional discipline and employee welfare. But when it came to practicing those lofty principles, his record at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical…
In the pantheon of Indian sports legends, few names shine with the raw courage and unwavering determination of Jarnail Singh Dhillon. Regarded as one of Asia’s finest defenders during the golden era of Indian football in the 1950s and 1960s, he was far more than just a footballer. Jarnail Singh became a symbol of resilience,…
Dr Sandhya Bombay Vakratunda Mahakaaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurume Deva, Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a festival—it is a celebration of devotion, tradition, and our eternal bond with nature. Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of wisdom, is welcomed into our homes with offerings of leaves, flowers, and petals….
MS Shanker Hyderabad cricket, for long defined by turmoil in its association and decline on the field, is showing signs of revival. The state team’s strong run in the ongoing Butchi Babu tournament — two convincing wins and a firm grip on a semifinal berth — has sparked rare optimism. For a side that once…
When the Indian Navy formally inducted INS Nilgiri and INS Udayagiri into service, it did more than expand its fleet strength—it marked a decisive step in India’s transformation into a truly modern, blue-water force capable of dominating not just regional seas but also distant oceans. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the induction ceremony on…
India is a nation of 140 crore people, bursting with cricketing talent. A sport once introduced by colonial elites has now become the heartbeat of the country, producing world champions and turning the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) into the financial powerhouse of world cricket. From Kapil Dev’s underdog triumph in 1983,…
In the shadow of a brutal war, where cities lie in ruins and civilians endure unimaginable suffering, an unusual force has stepped into the battlefield. Not armed with weapons, but with breath, resilience, and compassion — our Art of Living Foundation is giving Ukrainian soldiers what they need most: the inner energy to endure, heal,…
