Devastating Torrential Rains Caused Seepage In Golconda Fort Triggers Collapse Fear
The result of devastating torrential rains in Hyderabad caused seepages seen at parts of Golconda Fort and precarious boulders protruding from above have left residents of the area worried. “There…
How Hyderabad ‘Getting Ruined’ With ‘Man-Made Reasons’ Causing The Hyderabad ‘Floods Disaster’?
Experts say that it isn’t too late for Hyderabad to save itself from the damage that incessant rains can result in. Control the bad policy making, unplanned orders and land…
Sheer Neglect And Apathy Makes Heritage Structure ‘Puranapul’ At Verge To Collapse Anytime In Hyderabad
Historic Puranapul, the first bridge of Hyderabad over Musi river is at the edge of collapse. The recent heavy rains, over flown river and heavy water discharge from reservoirs made…
‘Hyderabadi Cuisine’ Is A ‘Melting Pot’ In Itself
Contrary to common misconceptions, Hyderabadi cuisine has less spices and is actually quite light on the stomach. The cuisine is an amalgamation of Persian and South Indian influences. In that…
Once The Lifeline Of Hyderabad State, Historic ‘Moosi’ River Or ‘Moosa Naddi’ Is Dead Now!
Rivers have always been a lifeline for the growth of civilisations and prosperity. Most of the cities and civilisations have grown on the banks of rivers. Likewise, Musi or Muchukunda…
Visionary Educationist ‘Raj Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy’ – The ‘Legendary Telugu Kotwal’ of Hyderabad State
A brave disciplined civil servant of yesteryears Raja Bahadur Venkata Rama Reddy, Kotwal of Hyderabad under the rule of a monarch. Raja Bahadur Venkatarama Reddy was the first Hindu kotwal…
Ghosts, Goblins, Gateways Of Golconda Fort In Hyderabad
The entrance and exit routes of the Golconda fort changed as many times its rulers. A centuries-old buried path, a walled up gateway and a secret passageway; these might be…
A Historic ‘Invasion’ Of ‘Hyderabad State’ On 17 September 1948
In the early hours of 13 September 1948, a shrill clanging of the telephone awakened Mir Laiq Ali, Prime Minister of Hyderabad State. General El-Edroos, Commander-in-Chief of Hyderabad’s army, had…
The Last Nizam of Hyderabad, From Untold Riches To Total Obscurity
The massive fortune of India’s richest royal family Hyderabadi Nizams who are strongest in finances, revenue and gold and ornaments, just dissipated because of indifference and ineptitude. Wearing a yellow…
Har Marz Ki Dawa ‘Zinda Tilismath’ – The ‘Living Magic’ Medicine Of Hyderabad
The strong smell of eucalyptus envelopes you even before you reach Karkhana Zinda Tilismath, where the iconic ‘har marz ki dawa’, or cure-all, has been made since 1920. It is…