Why Nizams Of Hyderabad’s ‘Jewels Locked’ In Reserve Bank of India Vault?
The coveted jewels of the Nizam era will once again be on display at the National Museum in Delhi, after a long gap of 12 years. The exhibition in itself…
Still, At ‘Dargah Yousufain’ In Hyderabad Keeps The ‘Qawwali’ Tradition Alive
It’s Thursday afternoon and the pious courtyard of the Dargah Yousufain reverberates with Sufi music – the Qawwali. While the Qawwals render their compositions, the devotees lend an ear to…
Chowmahalla Palace – A Showcase of Grandeur Lifestyle of Nizams in Hyderabad
While most palaces in South India have rich heritage, none are as interesting as the Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad. Built by Nizam Salabat Jung in the 1750s, the Chowmahalla Palace…
Historic ‘Victoria Zanana Hospital’ On Edge Of Erasing Medical History In Hyderabad
The Telangana High Court is one of the grandest structures in Hyderabad and its rows of red cupolas radiate a charm from another era. Right beside the High Court building,…
World Best Islamic Educational Seminary At ‘Jamia Nizamia’ In Hyderabad Taking The Education To Next Level
The Shibli Ganj of the Hussaini Alam locality is not like any other area in Hyderabad. It has the rare reputation of being home to the 146-year-old Islamic seminary, the…
Is ‘Cock Fighting’ Ban Or No Ban In Andhra Pradesh Game Of Blood Sport During Sankranti Festival?
Thankfully people of both the Telugu States will have some relief from political fights and hurling of invectives against each other for the next three days as festive mood has…
The Man with ‘Two Graves’ In Hyderabad – ‘Chin Kalich Khan’, The First Nizam’s Grandfather
In the melee during the initial hours of battle for Golconda by Mughal forces, there was a complete chaos as the citizens of Hyderabad rushed pell-mell to take refuge in…
‘Numaish Sentiment’ Makes Hyderabadis Happy To Visit The ‘Exhibition’ Despite Malls And Shopping Complexes
Come January and all roads in the city seem to lead to a bustling spot in Nampally, the exhibition grounds, where lakhs throng the annual All India Industrial Exhibition aka…
Nizam’s Kin Pulls Out ‘Fermans’ Showing Last Ruler’s Generosity To Counter The Recent Political Barbs
With Mir Osman Ali Khan, last Nizam of Hyderabad, projected in poor light by certain political groups in the recently concluded Telangana election campaign, one of his grandsons has now…
Tribal Food ‘Bamboo Chicken’ Is Now Become A ‘New Craze’ For Hyderabadis
Think red hot chillies, think spicy fumes oozing out of your ears, think Andhra and Telangana cuisine. Yes, we are talking of the hottest cuisine of India. These two states…