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How Hyderabad broke its fast in Ramzan during the Nizams’ era
Ramzan has shaped the rhythm of life in Hyderabad for centuries. In the city’s areas, from the time before sunrise to the moment of iftar at sunset, traditions create a shared cultural…
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2 hours from Hyderabad lies a museum you can only reach by boat
Most people drive past the turnoff for Nagarjuna Sagar without realizing that they are just a boat ride away from India’s own version of a sunken kingdom or “atlantis”. Beneath the wide,…
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Ramzan 2026: 4 new players enter Hyderabad’s Haleem scene
Long queues outside Pista House, Hotel City Diamond, Shah Ghouse and other popular names are a common sight in Hyderabad during Ramzan. Everyone wants a taste of haleem at these iconic places.…
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Tolichowki to Mallepally: Hyderabad’s 6 hottest Ramzan food spots
We are well into Ramzan 2026, and Hyderabad has once again turned into a city of lights, prayers, and an unparalleled culinary frenzy. While the days are spent in spiritual reflection and…
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Phikka to mittha: How to speak like a Dakhni food critic this Ramzan
English has its “delicious”. Urdu possesses a thousand ways to say “lazeez”. Telugu food vocabulary has nuanced layers of “kammaga undi” or “adhiripoyindi”. But when you are standing in the middle of…
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From 1891 to 2026: Inside Hyderabad’s library culture
Hyderabad has always been a city where centuries coexist. On one hand, Irani cafes and IT towers share the same neighbourhood, and on the other, minarets and metro lines share the same…
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Why everything online feels like a trend: Ria Chopra on digital churn
When the Nihilistic Penguin began flooding our social media feeds recently, it joined a long parade of hyper-specific, blink-and-you-miss-it internet moments. One week, it is a penguin. Next, it is a sound…
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Ramzan 2026: A foodie’s guide to Hyderabad’s best Iftar boxes
There was a time when iftar in Hyderabad meant spreading out the red dastarkhwan, praying together before breaking the fast and passing around plates of fruit chaat and dahi vada as the…
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Odisha to Nizami Kitchen: Chef Quadri’s love letter to Hyderabadi cuisine
When a chef from Odisha curates a Deccani menu for the people of Hyderabad, you know the city’s culinary soul is just right. Sheraton Hotel’s latest pop-up, Daawat-e-Deccan, is a sweet reminder…
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Visit the hidden seven-tiered waterfall, 350 km from Hyderabad
In a city defined by the high-speed rhythm of the IT corridor and hours of traffic, a new movement called “Slow Travel” is taking place among Hyderabadis. Well, we are the perfect…
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Is the boring diet plan finally dead? This Hyderabad cafe says yes
Hyderabad, in all its glutonous glory, has never made dieting easy on its residents. Who can blame Hyderabadis, really? When surrounded by biryani, haleem, talawa ghosht and the likes, a man simply…
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Hyderabad’s Numaish to end today: Here’s your last day guide
A tradition that is as big as the Numaish is the rumour of its extension. Every year, as the All India Industrial Exhibition nears its end, visitors hope and speculate about an…
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Bengaluru set to experience Hyderabad’s Ramzan nights this year
Ramzan has always been a vibrant and unforgettable affair in Hyderabad, transforming the city’s nights into a bustling tapestry of culinary delights, festive shopping, and communal spirit. For years, residents and visitors…
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Hyderabad gets a ‘Haleem Burger’ just in time for Ramzan 2026
While experiments with haleem can be considered a sin in Hyderabad, it does not really deter restaurants from introducing innovations. So far, we have seen Haleem Dosa, Haleem Bun, Haleem Brioche Melt…
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As Numaish ends, stall owners move to Hyderabad’s Ramzan expos
The 85th edition of All India Industrial Exhibition, aka Numaish, is all set to close on February 15. The end of this most-awaited exhibition is a sad event for many, as the…
