#WeekendSpecial: The Flip Side Of A Homely Plate Of Hyderabadi Biriyani
The paradox of being a traveller is that you yearn for the novel experience but long for the familiar… before learning that romance is seldom left unshattered by reality. “Each…
Nizam’s Era Glory ‘Restoration’ And ‘Makeover’ For Chawmohalla Palace In Hyderabad
The Chowmahalla Palace, known as a showpiece of the Nizam-era architecture, is undergoing a major makeover with restoration works going on at a brisk pace. Already, around 80 per cent…
A 300-Year-Old History Of Famous Hyderabadi ‘Kalyani Biryani’ – Delicious, Mouth-Watering And Yummy Food
The Kalyani Nawabs of Bidar came to Hyderabad sometime in the 18th century and set up their haveli which is today known at the ‘Kalyani Nawab ki Devdi’. The Kalyani…
On That Day Of 27 September 1908, This ‘Tamarind Tree’ At Osmania General Hospital Became ‘Saviour’ From Devastating Musi Floods, Still Stands Tall
More than 110 years after it saved 150 lives during a deluge in the Hyderabad city, the tamarind tree at Osmania General Hospital continues to stand tall. An integral part…
How ‘Water Bodies’ Influenced ‘Life And Language’ In Telangana?
Hyderabad’s Durgam Cheruvu has been the beneficiary of sustained restoration efforts, especially after the IT boom and the growth of Hi Tech city turned this lake into a polluted mess.…
Great Rememberance And Solemnity Marks ‘Youm-E-Ashura’ In Hyderabad
Maatam, processions witnessed; thousands converge on ashoorkhanas on 10th day of Muharram. Cries of ‘Ya Hussain’ resonated in the city on Friday, the Youm-e-Ashura, as open palms slapped bare chests…
Goons And Anti-Social Elements Hold Sway Over Old City’s ‘Mahboob Chowk Clock Tower’ In Hyderabad
The serious problem surfaced in old city with the anti-social activities at the historical Mahboob Chowk’s clock tower in old city of Hyderabad goes for renovation by the GHMC authorities,…
‘Golkonda Fort – Our Heritage And Our Identity’
“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and pass on to the future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life…
Accession Of Hyderabad Happened When ‘A Battle By Cables Forced’ The Last Nizam’s Hand
India’s diplomatic efforts succeeded in choking the supply of arms to Hyderabad, resulting in the September 17, 1948 surrender. Seventy years ago, on September 17, 1948, at noon, Hyderabad ceased…
How Nizam’s ‘Hyderabad’ State Became A Part Of The Union Of India?
September 17 will mark seventy years since the state of Hyderabad ruled by the Nizam surrendered to Indian forces. This day marks seventy years of Hyderabad’s union with India. It…