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…
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…
Hyderabad is most famous for its iconic Charminar (‘four minarets’) monument. But the Golconda Fort is where the history of the city first began. From here, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah,…
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…
While Hyderabad is more famous for its biryani, haleem and other lip-smacking dishes, one can’t ignore its variety of achaar or pickles. Some old Hyderabadi shops are famous for ‘gosht…
The ‘Ganga-Jamuna tehzeeb’. reflects in Hyderabad by its museums, historical places and personalities, which tell the royal secular story of Hyderabadi culture and traditions. If You want to go beyond…
After the mouth-watering Hyderabadi Biryani, haleem, a meat stew laced with best quality herbs, is poised to become popular with the dish gaining acceptance among different sections of the society.…
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…
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.…
Many children are trained in zardosi designs in several city-based workshops. Squatting on the floor of a faintly lit room, his eyes are fixed on the cloth lain ahead of…