A behind the scenes look at the erstwhile Zenana Mahal called Aiwan-e-Viqar, which is now known as Paigah Palace. The first glimpse of Paigah Palace in a quiet corner of…
Mahboob Mansion which was the home of Sardar Begum now languishes in a quiet corner of Malakpet. Among the old areas of the city is the old mohalla of Malakpet…
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture’s ongoing restoration of the Qutb Shahi necropolis in Hyderabad is one of the most ambitious conservation projects undertaken in India. …the Kingdom of Golconda…
At one point of time, Yakutpura played a crucial role in protecting the city from enemy attacks. Like many localities of the city, Yakutpura is counted among the oldest areas…
Nizamia Unani General Hospital’s crumbling structure craves for attention from the authorities. The renovation works of this heritage structure has been a backburner for more than five years. Even this…
Mah Laqa Bai was a staunch feminist, who is known to have contributed an amount of ?1 crore for the education of girl children, an enormous fortune back in her…
The oldest Nizam’ era hostels for all students with free boarding and lodging with teaching facilities are now in shambles. This structure is located in Hyderabad’s old city historical area…
I have worked in so many cities and I have realised that people of Hyderabad really love their food and they know what they are eating. Hyderabadis are the biggest…
Not just educational institutions in Hyderabad but even those in the sub-continent and overseas drank from the fountain of munificence set up by the Hyderabad State. He is known for…
The image of a young Prince in love braving the mighty river known for the turbulence of its swirling waters, to meet his beloved, the beautiful Bhagmati, residing in a…