The ‘Dying Tradition’ Of ‘Pagadi’ or Turban Wearing In Hyderabad
Many people in Hyderabad believe wearing Pagdi or Turban is a symbol of prestige in olden days. And then pagdi became the fashion symbol and remained a groom’s attire on…
Many people in Hyderabad believe wearing Pagdi or Turban is a symbol of prestige in olden days. And then pagdi became the fashion symbol and remained a groom’s attire on…
Today we have a new state of Telangana. And a new Nizam and his family lord over it. Down in those days. On September 13, 2019, it will be seventy…
Design is a confluent term, and Hyderabad Design Week promises to capture how diverse this growing industry is, through their theme ‘humanising design.’ The event will be held in tandem…
An old structure abutting the Moti Darwaza (gateway) of the historic Golconda Fort collapsed due to the heavy downpour over the last few days. The structure, according to the Archaeological…
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone. But then, laughing is not a joke given the present stressed-filled lives. Even if one finds something funny…
At 5 p.m. on 17 September the Nizam’s army surrendered. India then incorporated the state of Hyderabad into the Union of India and ended the rule of the Nizam’s. September…
Hyderabad’s famous Reddy Hostel is the product of a casual conversation that took place during a royal wedding. Seldom has a hostel triggered a social movement, one that saw several…
I have a confession to make: I’m a huge fan of almost all the mouth-watering treats Hyderabad is known for, and could go on and on about them at dizzying…
The believe and faith in Islam takes many tipsy-torvy turns in the past and making attempts in this progressive era too. Following the Sufi trail in old Hyderabad unearths a…
Errum Manzil or now known as Erra Manzil or Persian for mansion in paradise is an expansive palace built on a hillock by a nobleman, Nawab Safdar Jung Musheer-ud-daula Fakhrul…