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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…
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Hyderabad’s forgotten cinema: Inside film culture of Nizam’s era
If you walk into a multiplex in Hyderabad today, the dominance of the Telugu film industry feels ancient and natural. But according to the researcher and author, Dr C Yamini Krishna, this…
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Karnataka’s Basavakalyan Empire is a gift for Hyderabad’s meat lovers
In recent years, the Mumbai highway (NH65) witnessed a curious phenomenon- a steady stream of Hyderabadis willing to drive upto 200 kms just for their love for good food. It could be…
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Visit 6th Nizam’s favourite hunting spot, 3 hours from Hyderabad
In the golden age of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, the weekends of the Hyderabadi royals weren’t spent in city palaces, but in the dense teak forests of the Deccan. While the world…
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Bagare Baigan to Ghalib: Naseeruddin Shah charms Hyderabad’s Lamakaan
“Naseer bhai Hyderabad ke damaad hain, (He is the son-in-law of Hyderabad),” was how Lamakaan’s co-founder, Elahe Hiptoola, introduced Naseeruddin Shah for the opening session of Lamakaan’s 16th anniversary celebration. The modest…
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Hyderabad’s Lamakaan turns 16, Naseeruddin Shah to open celebrations
It has been sixteen years now since a small, unassuming space tucked away in Banjara Hills became one of Hyderabad’s most vital cultural commons. Over cups of endless chai and plates of…
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Ramzan 2026: Season’s first haleem arrives in Hyderabad
If you are a true Hyderabadi, you know that the first spoonful of the season’s first haleem hits different. You might also know that it comes after a long wait – a…
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History Literature Festival to debut in Hyderabad this February
After three successful editions, it is only fitting that the History Literature Festival is making its way to Hyderabad, a city with its own layered past. The fourth edition of the festival…
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Foodie’s guide: What to eat at Hyderabad’s Numaish before it ends
With only 14 days left for Hyderabad‘s beloved Numaish to end, the Nampally exhibition ground is witnessing huge crowds with every passing day. While shopping remains the first thing on most visitors’…
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Meraj’s brings rooftop fine dining to Hyderabad’s Mehdipatnam
Over the past few years, Hyderabad’s Mehdipatnam has evolved from being known for its no-frills Irani cafes into a proper food hub, with popular names serving everything from Hyderabadi cuisine to Middle…
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Hyderabad to Kakinada: A 48-hour travel guide to Coastal Andhra
Because of its proximity to Andhra Pradesh, Vizag has always been the go-to destination for Hyderabadis looking for a quick coastal holiday. But for those willing to venture a little further, Kakinada…
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Beyond shopping: Numaish 2026 to host cooking competition
Numaish, aka All India Industrial Exhibition, has always been more than just a shopping and food destination for Hyderabadis. Over the decades, the annual exhibition has evolved into a cultural hub, bringing…
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Hyderabad wins awards at Mumbai’s VCCCI Vintage Car Fiesta 2026
Every year, from January 24 to January 26, Mumbai hosts the VCCCI Vintage Car Fiesta, a landmark event in the city’s cultural calendar that celebrates automotive heritage and craftsmanship. 2026 was no…
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Hyderabad sheher ek mehfil hain: Sameer Rahat at HLF 2026
“Hyderabad sheher ek mehfil hain. Poora sheher hi mehfil hain (The entire city of Hyderabad is a gathering). So, when I come to Hyderabad, and even when I am not performing, I…
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Good jobs haven’t grown, weddings over education: Abhijit Banerjee at HLF
Hyderabad: Nobel laureate and economist Abhijit Banerjee, on Monday, January 26, alleged that the growing opposition to India’s reservation policies is rooted in the shrinking of good jobs. “Good jobs have not…
