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Exploring ‘Three Soulful Historical’ Areas In Hyderabad

May 26, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

Owing to the number of nobles and learned men who came to this city and made it their home, it also led to many of them spending the entirety of…

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How ‘Ramzan Traditions’ Changed From ‘Simple Meal’ To Lavish ‘Iftar Parties’ In Hyderabad?

May 21, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

It’s Ramzan season and in the evening, as the entire city of Hyderabad makes a move back home, almost every Muslim stops to rejoice for a few minutes following the…

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The Maestro Of Rhyming Quatrains ‘Amjad Hyderabadi’ – Master of ‘Rubaiyat’

May 21, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

The poet is best known for his rhyming quatrains which have a mystic and philosophical flavour and leave an invigorating effect on readers. Hyderabad is a place for great poets…

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A Multi-Talented Woman ‘Mah Laqa Bai Chanda’ – The ‘Hidden Volcano’ Of Erstwhile Hyderabad State

May 12, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

Beauty and brains, fame and fortune – she had it all. Poet, singer, dancer, musician, philanthropist – all rolled into one. Mah Laqa Bai Chanda was a hidden volcano of…

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Multi-Talented ‘Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad’ – The ‘Sufi Prime Minister’ Of Hyderabadi Nizams’ Dynasty

April 28, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

A poet first and a ruler next. He possessed the rare qualities of head and heart in abundant measure. That’s Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad for you. He carried the love…

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Officials Tighten Belts To Restoration And Repair Work Of ‘Paigah Tombs’ In Hyderabad

April 28, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

Emergency conservation repair work being carried out ahead of monsoon at Paigah Tombs complex by Aga Khan Trust for Culture in the city. (Right) The lime mortar latticework that is…

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The Traditional Art Of ‘Silver Leaf’ Aka Waraq-Making Is Dying In Old City Of Hyderabad

April 24, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

The introduction of machines and a mix of communal politics have put the silver leaf making (waraq) trade on the verge of extinction. This is a dying art in Hyderabad.…

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‘Paigah Tombs’ Of Hyderabad – Architectural Marvel And Spectacular Beauty Of A Serene Mausoleum

April 21, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

The word Paigah, which means pomp and rank in Persian, was a title given by the second Asaf Jahi Nizam of Hyderabad to the estate of Abul Fateh Khan Taig…

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Kahan Gaye Woh Din – The Traditional ‘Adaab-E-Paandaan’ Culture Of Hyderabad

April 17, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

For generations, the paan and Paandaan were used with great manners, which were referred to as Adab-e-Paandaan. “As Hyderabadis, we are foregoing our cultural evolution”, said cultural curator Dr Haseeb…

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The Hyderabad’s ‘British-Era Royal Cemetery’ In ‘Kothi Residency’ To Get Restoration And Face Lift To Heritage Structures

April 14, 2019 Ahssanuddin Haseeb

The historic cemetery in the premises of the Osmania University College for Women at Koti which has been lying facing apathy for long is finally getting a much needed restoration.…