A Saye Sekhar is a Hyderabad-based journalist, columnist, and analyst. He writes on politics, business and governance. You can follow him on Twitter @sayesekhar.

A Saye Sekhar

A Saye Sekhar is a Hyderabad-based journalist, columnist, and analyst. He writes on politics, business and governance. You can follow him on Twitter @sayesekhar.


Opinion: The Capital Shenanigans of Andhra Pradesh–Parliament nod for ā€˜Amaravati’, while ā€˜MaViGun’ sounds silly
Opinion: The Capital Shenanigans of Andhra Pradesh–Parliament nod for ā€˜Amaravati’, while ā€˜MaViGun’ sounds silly

The Lok Sabha, on Wednesday, passed a Bill adopting Amaravati as the Capital of Andhra Pradesh.

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 2 April 2026 5:00 PM IST


TDP in roaring 40s, turns 44
TDP in roaring 40s, turns 44

In its 44th year, the TDP, under Naidu, is again riding on the crest of a resounding never-before success

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 29 March 2026 4:04 PM IST


A tale of four cities: Hyderabadis don’t have boundaries
A tale of four cities: Hyderabadis don’t have boundaries

Several municipalities and municipal corporations were created, merged, again separated and again merged and again separated within the urban...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 11 Feb 2026 5:09 PM IST


After Future City, Revanth Reddy ideates Warangal-Karimnagar twin cities
After Future City, Revanth Reddy ideates Warangal-Karimnagar twin cities

Hyderabads and Secunderabad won the acclaim of being the twin cities in India from time immemorial.

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 6 Feb 2026 1:55 PM IST


Netflix’s ā€˜Riding the Tiger’ captures the rise & fall of Ramalinga Raju in ā€˜Bad Boy Billionaires’
Netflix’s ā€˜Riding the Tiger’ captures the rise & fall of Ramalinga Raju in ā€˜Bad Boy Billionaires’

Byrraju Ramalinga Raju, who, once, was regarded as a legend in the IT industry in India and a poster boy of India’s software services, is now an...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 1 Jan 2026 4:16 PM IST


Opinion: From ā€˜heir’ to outcast, Kalvakuntla Kavitha causes implosion in BRS
Opinion: From ā€˜heir’ to outcast, Kalvakuntla Kavitha causes implosion in BRS

The decision is intended at sending across a message among the rank and file of the party that no belligerence is tolerated within

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 2 Sept 2025 6:24 PM IST


Opinion: Young’, energetic Chandrababu Naidu turns 75; creates a city, two CMs
Opinion: 'Young’, energetic Chandrababu Naidu turns 75; creates a city, two CMs

Naidu has seen heights and depths of politics in his 50 years of political life

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 20 April 2025 10:33 AM IST


Is KCRs national party idea bravery or bravado?
Is KCR's national party idea bravery or bravado?

Considering his thoughts and postulates that formed the basis for his intense desire to contemplate floating a national party, KCR surely is posturing...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 12 Jun 2022 3:23 PM IST


Opinion: In less than a year, KCR will be the longest-serving CM in Hyderabad
Opinion: In less than a year, KCR will be the longest-serving CM in Hyderabad

The Telangana State is celebrating 8 years of its formation on June 2, 2022 and KCR, as its Chief Minister for an equal number of years. Riding on the...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 2 Jun 2022 10:15 AM IST


Opinion: Modi, KCR target each other, but dont take names
Opinion: Modi, KCR target each other, but don't take names

The face-off began when KCR refused to welcome Modi during his visit to Hyderabad to inaugurate the State of Equality (Vaishnavite guru...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 27 May 2022 1:34 PM IST


Opinion: KCR takes winds out of sails of critics, jobs announcement is a masterstroke
Opinion: KCR takes winds out of sails of critics, jobs announcement is a masterstroke

Though buoyed by the huge success of the public meeting at Wanaparthy on Tuesday, the Chief Minister literally exercised ā€˜self-restraint’ and...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 9 March 2022 3:40 PM IST


Rahul Bajaj: Buland Bharat ki, buland tasweer
Rahul Bajaj: Buland Bharat ki, buland tasweer

Rahul never minced words when it comes to being forthright and vociferous. He's one powerful voice to express his righteous indignation, if it's...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 13 Feb 2022 6:57 PM IST


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