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No locks, no guards: Inside India’s most honest village

India is full of unique places from royal palaces and buzzing cities to peaceful hill villages hidden in nature. But did you know there is a village in our country where honesty…
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…

Biryani to Sufi nights: Hyderabad’s lavish Iftaar festival to begin soon

As Ramzan month has started and festive lights are beginning to brighten city streets, Hyderabad is gearing up for one of its biggest seasonal celebrations, Jashn-e-Hyderabad. The three-day Iftaar festival will be…
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,…
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.…
Rana Daggubati to Prabhas: Where stars eat haleem in Hyderabad

Ramzan is underway, and the streets of Hyderabad are already filled with the aroma of slow-cooked, ghee-rich haleem that leaves food lovers drooling. Its appeal is so strong that even actors give…
Where nothing is real: Inside Hyderabad’s new museum

Hyderabad is a city that beautifully blends history and modern entertainment. From the majestic Charminar to hi-tech gaming zones and immersive experiences, the city continues to evolve. Adding a fresh and exciting…

Fasting or feasting? Reclaiming the true meaning of Ramzan

Ramzan is about fasting, not feasting. But in Hyderabad, at least, the latter appears to be true. The deeper purpose of reflection and spiritual renewal often gets overshadowed by a culture of…
Meet Bhavitha Mandava: The Hyderabadi model who made Vogue history

Hyderabad: Bhavitha Mandava, a 26-year-old model from Hyderabad, is making waves in the global fashion industry. She gained fame after becoming the first Indian woman to open a show for Chanel at…
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…
Inside Karachi’s ‘mini Tamil Nadu’: A slice of South India in Pakistan

Hyderabad: Did you know that in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, there is a small neighbourhood where kolams decorate doorsteps, dosa batter ferments in kitchens, and temple bells ring every morning? This place,…
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…
Hyderabad’s Haleem is iconic, but Mumbai has its own stars

Hyderabad: When it comes to Haleem, Hyderabad is truly unmatched. During Ramzan, the city’s streets come alive with the aroma of this slow-cooked Haleem, and people eagerly wait to break their fast…
Tolichowki to Masab Tank: 4 places to try Kashmiri Wazwan in Hyderabad

Hyderabadis are known for their deep love for rich and flavourful food, especially during the holy month of Ramzan when the city’s culinary scene comes alive with traditional favourites. While the city…
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…