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Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, is worried about environmental damage
Hyderabad: Indian Air Force officer Rakesh Sharma who was the first Indian man to go into space 40 years ago in 1984, celebrated his 75th birthday on Jan 13, 2024. Over these four decades since he...
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Muhammad Ali’s moral principles and humility made him ‘The Greatest’
Cassius Clay Jr who converted to Islam and was thereafter known as Muhammad Ali was born on 17th Jan, 1942. He would have been 82 years old today if he were alive. His parents led a humble life. His...
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Fans drive cricket players nut; but without their devotion the game will lose...
There are a few cricket fans who are an eccentric lot but hats off to their enthusiasm and enjoyment of the proceedings. They add an offbeat flavour to the game and some antics are downright...
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Spirit of Freedom: Habeeb Yusuf Marfani donated everything he had to Netaji’s...
When Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose launched his fight for the freedom of India from British rule, several likeminded people offered him their whole hearted support and help. But these people and their...
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Despite absence of Kohli and Shami, Hyderabad is set to witness an exciting...
Hyderabad’s cricket fans will get a rare treat when the first Test between India and England is held at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium from Jan 25. Although Hyderabad has witnessed games in shorter formats,...
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With a fiery knock, Tanmay Agarwal has restored pride in Hyderabad cricket
Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal has blazed his way into the record books in a spectacular manner by slamming the fastest triple hundred in the history of first class cricket. He celebrated the Republic Day...
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Defeat in Hyderabad: India’s coaches must instill more resolve among players
Scientists say that earthquakes are the most unpredictable phenomena. No expert can say when and where it will strike. But apparently there is another calamity that is just as unpredictable. That is...
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Cricket: Jahangir Khan’s impeccable conduct made him a role model
Many years ago cricket used to be known as a gentleman’s game. It was not that all the players were honourable and gentlemanly in their character but there were enough such players for cricket to...
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Why are sports trophies shaped like cups or shields? Read this article to know
All Indians have seen the photo of Kapil Dev holding aloft the Prudential World Cup that India won in 1983. It was a large trophy in the shape of a huge cup with handles on both sides. That is the...
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Hockey players and fans dismayed at denial of Bharat Ratna to Dhyan Chand
It is extremely distressing to note that the name of India’s hockey wizard Dhyan Chand has been ignored yet again while making a decision about the recipient of the prestigious Bharat Ratna award....
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A Jew and a Muslim–Jew saves Muslim at Mount Everest and proves humanity...
In the summer of 2012 the icy slopes of Mount Everest saw an act of sacrifice and courage that has been enshrined forever in the annals of mountaineering history. In these times of intolerance and...
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Cricket world: India’s quandary; Bumrah in good form but who will fill...
There are clear cut indications now that India’s star batter Virat Kohli will not take part in any of the Tests of the ongoing series of matches against England. South Africa’s former player A.B. de...
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Sarojini Naidu’s soul was rooted in Hyderabad; City must preserve her heritage
As one more birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu approaches, a question that arises in one’s mind is why doesn’t the city of Hyderabad have any building that stores a collection of her works and other...
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Entrepreneur Dean Mahomed from Bihar pioneered popularity of Indian foods in...
Nowadays Indian cuisine is hugely popular throughout the world. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the dish chicken tikka masala is considered to be one of the national dishes of Great Britain....
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Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan fulfills his tryst with destiny in Test against...
When Sarfaraz Khan walked out to fight a battle on behalf of India against the might of England’s bowling, it seemed to be a moment that was predestined. With an impressive assembly of big scores...
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Cricket: Ashwin departs after taking 500 scalps; India will miss his planning...
Due to personal reasons Ravichandran Ashwin was forced to pull out of the ongoing Test match against England after he had reached a well deserved landmark of 500 Test wickets. But his departure has...
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Bitter feud over sweet delicacy–Dispute over where does Rasgulla come from?
If Hyderabad is famous for its biryani, Kolkata is famous for its sweets. Among many mouth-watering Bengali sweets, one of the most popular ones is the Rasgulla or Rosogolla as the Bengalis call it....
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South African cricketer Procter was fighter against apartheid; leaves behind...
Whenever a person of great accomplishment and potential passes away it is a cause of sorrow to the people who saw him displaying his or her talent. The recent death of South Africa’s legendary...
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Ameen Sayani is a legend; his passing away leaves an unfillable void
When Ameen Sayani passed away recently he left behind him a legion of grieving fans. Rarely does any man capture an entire nation with the mellifluous tonal quality of his voice on the radio. But...
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Cricket: Jaiswal’s dazzling success indicates India may be seeing birth of...
With two double centuries and a total of more than 600 runs to his name, Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the outstanding player of the ongoing Test series between India and England. He became the fifth...
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