Third eye: Naidu's tough decision, hectic NY eve, and a first for Maha Kumbh

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu faces a challenging decision with chief secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad retiring on January 31. Naidu must select a new top officer to lead his development agenda. Senior officers G Sai Prasad and K Vijayanand are the frontrunners, with caste considerations influencing the decision.