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Fall of the Pineapple: From Deccan symbol of prestige to deathly fruit
By Pallavi Laxmikanth Hyderabad: Pineapples are originally native to the lowlands of South America and were claimed to be ‘discovered’ by Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean in 1493. They were…
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Golconda’s rare 3.05 carat diamond may fetch over US $1,50,000 in USA auction
Hyderabad: One of the rarest and antique 3.05 carat Golconda diamond currently in New York is up for sale through an auction next month. It is expected that the pear-shaped…
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Unkempt surroundings, unpaid salaries: Golconda area hospital lies in pile of neglect
Hyderabad: The 30-year-old Golconda area hospital is known to be one of the important medical facilities in the city with its huge campus and modern infrastructure. As of today, over 300…
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Naya Qila farmers to protest at Hyderabad Collector’s office
Hyderabad: The Farmers Association of Naya Qila Golconda Fort will stage a protest at the Hyderabad Collector’s office in Chirag Ali lane today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. According to the…
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Majnu bastion in Golconda Fort crashes due to heavy rains
In yet another case of damage to the city’s heritage, a huge portion of the historic Majnu Burj (bastion) in the Naya Qila area of the Golconda Fort came crashing…
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Don’t be surprised – US too has a Golconda
Hyderabad: The name ‘Golconda Diamond’ became synonymous to Golconda as the region became the most popular producer of precious stones during the rule of the historic Qutb Shahi dynasty. At that time,…
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Major burglary mystery solved, 5 arrested in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Golconda police have arrested five accused involved in a major heist in Hyderabad city. The police have seized more than one crore stolen from their custody. On 27-July a…
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Golconda, Charminar closed for tourists
Hyderabad: After closing down the heritage structures of Hyderabad, the Dept of Archaeology has decided to close down the Golconda fort and Charminar for tourists till 31st March. It has…
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Fateh Darwaza of Golconda cleaned
Hyderabad: Although there are various entrances of Golconda Fort but some entrances are of historical importance. One such entrance is Fateh Darwaza which was named after the conquest of Moghal…
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CP asks citizens not to carry hand bags to I-Day parade
Hyderabad: In connection with “Independence Day Parade” to be held on August 15 at the Golconda Fort, Parade Grounds, Commissioner of Police-cum-Addl. District Magistrate (Executive) Anjani Kumar, IPS, advised the…
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Masjid desecrated in Golconda during Bonal festival
Hyderabad: Elaborate arrangements were made by the police on the occasion of taking out of Bonal procession yesterday which started from Golconda Fort. It was reported that the processionists were…
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Golconda Bonalu on July 4: Talasani
Hyderabad: Animal Husbandry Minister T Srinivas Yadav today said that the state government is ready to conduct traditional Golconda Bonalu on grand scale in the city. After a review meeting…
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Golconda Bonalu on grand scale on July 4: Talasani
Hyderabad: Animal Husbandry Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav today said the State government has geared up for conducting the traditional Bonalu festival in the GHMC area on a grand scale from…
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Mughal jewels, Golconda diamonds up for New York auction
New York: Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s jade hilted dagger, the priceless jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and a string of pearls belonging to Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur are…
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Golconda Masters Golf Championship from today
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, today announced the fifth edition of the…
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Hyderabad: Missing man found murdered, police suspects friend
Hyderabad: A feud over a married woman claimed the life of a 24-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed to death by his own friend on Friday. According to Golconda Police,…
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