Why ‘Hyderabad State’ Experienced ‘NRC Exercise’ On 1948 Merger With ‘Indian Union’?
During many occasions, BJP leaders in Telangana have often said that there is a need for a National Register of Citizens (NRC) like exercise in Hyderabad. With the city set…
The Charlie Chaplin Of Urdu Humour ‘Altaf Husain Shadab’, Bringing Cheer To Poetry In Hyderabad
He is the Charlie Chaplin of Urdu humour – suited booted with a no-nonsense look. The only difference is that unlike the iconic comedian, he is not silent. Whenever he…
Why ‘Hyderabad’ Is Also Called The ‘City Of Clocks’?
In Hyderabad, time calculation and importance played a significance role as history reveal ancestors, rulers of Hyderabad built several clocks across the city. Time management and time value was the…
‘Shagoofa’ Magazine For Humour And Satire Lovers Of Hyderabad
Every new idea looks crazy at first. So was the idea of a humour journal. Everyone thought he was a crank. But he knew in his heart that there is…
No Space For The ‘Dead’ In Hyderabad
Pointing to the irony of fate, noted poet Qumaar Barabankvi wrote: ‘Do gaz zameen mil hii gayi mujh gareeb ko, Marne ke baad main bhi zamindar ho gaya’. The loose…
Hyderabad Registers The World’s ‘Smallest Mosque’ Of Ancient Era
Only five people can offer prayers at the same time in this minature marvel at MM Pahadi in Hyderabad. The thought that first comes to mind when one sights the…
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…
How ‘Hyderabad State’ Turned As ‘Telangana’?
Today we have a new state of Telangana. And a new Nizam and his family lord over it. Down in those days. On September 13, 2019, it will be seventy…
‘Hyderabad Design Week’ Planned As ‘Illusion-Driven’ Encounters Of ‘TechSmart Designs’
Design is a confluent term, and Hyderabad Design Week promises to capture how diverse this growing industry is, through their theme ‘humanising design.’ The event will be held in tandem…
500-Year Old Golconda Fort’s Royal Arch ‘Moti Darwaza’ Collapses In Hyderabad, What ASI Is Doing?
An old structure abutting the Moti Darwaza (gateway) of the historic Golconda Fort collapsed due to the heavy downpour over the last few days. The structure, according to the Archaeological…