The Story Of ‘Sherwani’ Revolves Around ‘Mughal’, ‘British’ And ‘Nizams’ Culture
The sherwani that Mahbub Ali Khan wore evolved from the achkan with elements from Edwardian and Victorian frock coat. The sherwani like the saree is the embodiment of Indian fashion…
‘Princess Durru Shehvar’ – The Progressive Begum Of Hyderabad’s Nizam Dynasty
Princess Durru Shehvar ushered modernity into Nizam’s household. The name of Durru Shehvar, the elder daughter-in-law of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, is remembered for the social…
Hyderabad’s Deccan Park To Give Way For Seven Tombs Complex Parking In Tolichowki Area
Park to be merged with the landscaping project for Qutb Shahi Tombs complex. Earth movers, road rollers and heavy duty trucks have taken over a portion of Deccan Park at…
Hyderabadi ‘Dum’ Biryani – One Food Many ‘Tastes And Shades’
Biryani, synonymous with Hyderabad, once occupied a prime spot on the dining tables of the Nawabs and the Nizams. In short, it was a royal dish. But, it is now…
Why Some Famous ‘Telangana Art Forms’ On Cultural Radar?
Ever since the formation of the youngest State, all eyes have been on Telangana to see how it would propagate its varied art forms, language, literature and culture. Despite apprehensions,…
The Age-Old ‘Warq’ Making Industry In Hyderabad Surviving On Their Last Leg
The rhythmic tong-tong of the hammer and the scene of groups of men beating sheets of plastic on the Charminar-Shah Ali Banda stretch will soon become history, owing to decreasing…
Why ‘Nizam’s History’ Is Dissappearing From Hyderabad In KCR Regime? And Where Is The Saifabad Palace Gone?
In a few days, the last surviving piece of architecture of the Hyderabad Nizam’s administration will pass into history. The 128-year-old Saifabad palace that stands at the heart of the…
Do You Know, A ‘Mini Gujarat’ Exists In City Of Nizams Since 100 Years?
Hyderabad is a melting pot of different cultures like a metropolitan should be. From the times of Qutb Shahis, the city has been witnessing a beautiful milieu of diverse traditions…
The Legacy Of Hyderabad’s 167-Year-Old Nizam’s Favorite ‘Munshi Naan’, Still Made Fresh Nutritious And Soft ‘Baked-Bread’
As we enter the Cross Road at Purani Haveli near Charminar, the pleasant aroma of freshly baked naan fills our nostrils. As we move a little further, we can see…
The ‘Happening Of Hyderabad’ – Ravishing Yet Ravaged!
Exactly, a year ago, when Ivanka Trump Visited Hyderabad, the city was sent to a beauty salon for cosmetic make-up. Every Hyderbadi experienced righteous indignation over the superficial beautification. But…