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Tracing journey of Hyderabad’s oldest dessert: Qubani Ka Meetha
Long before Kunafa chocolate, cheesecakes, and macarons found their way to Hyderabad’s dessert menu, there was Qubani ka meetha, a regal delight that has stood the test of time. Rooted in the…
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Gachibowli to Malakpet: How Hyderabad’s areas got their names
If you are a history and travel enthusiast, chances are, you’ve found yourself wondering how the lanes and localities of Hyderabad came to be known by such unique names. From the royal-sounding…
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Jeera Colony: A live museum of Art Deco buildings in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Our city is known for its heritage and historical monuments, especially its medieval era structures like the Charminar and Golconda fort. And in such cities the idea of heritage itself usually…
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Hyderabad: Nizam era roadroller discovered in Osmania University
Hyderabad: In an astonishing find, an old Thomas Green & Son, Ltd., road roller was found lying in the Osmania University (OU) campus on Friday, March 13. The discovery was posted on…
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Hyderabad: Secunderabad station’s heritage building razed down
Hyderabad: The Secunderabad railway station’s old heritage building has been razed down to pave the way for a new modern or swanky station. Photos of the demolition by the South Central Railway…
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Hyderabad’s historic buildings recognized as endangered heritage sites
Hyderabad: Some of Hyderabad’s most iconic buildings along the Musi River, including the High Court, Osmania General Hospital, State Central Library, City College, and the British Residency, have been recognized as endangered…
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Opinion: Hyderabad is ‘changing’, it’s time we stop complaining
Hyderabad: There is this nostalgia-based complaint often among people that their cities have changed, or that they don’t recognise their native places anymore. It is usually followed by a reference to migration…
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Restoration of heritage sites in Hyderabad hit roadblock
Hyderabad: The restoration of two key monuments in the city – Baadshahi Ashurkhana and Shaikpet Sarai – have hit roadblocks as work is yet go begin on the sites by the state…
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Saudi Arabia’s Wahba Crater among UNESCO’s top 100 geological landmarks
Saudi Arabia’s Wahba Crater has achieved international recognition, after being nominated among the top 100 geological landmarks worldwide by UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). Saudi Geological Survey (SGS)…
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Hyderabad: Will Osmania Hospital’s heritage building finally be restored?
Hyderabad: Over the last few years, there have been several tense moments pertaining to the survival of the heritage building of Osmania General Hospital (OGH). The old building, which is currently in…
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Hyderabad: Mahboob Radio Service and the challenge of saving heritage
Hyderabad: Monuments are often built to last forever, or at least are built with the intention to last. These edifices are the more obvious markers of our heritage in cities. However, we…
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Saudi to participate in UNESCO World Heritage Committee in India
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will actively participate in the upcoming 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee in India. The session will take place in New Delhi from July 21 to…
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Hyderabad: Civil Society groups clean up trash at Khajaguda rocks
Hyderabad: About 70 people turned up in the early morning on Sunday, June 9, to clean up the trash from the ancient Khajaguda rocks in the city. The drive was led by…
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Like restoring a painting: AKTC CEO on Hyderabad’s Paigah tombs
Hyderabad: Hidden in a corner in the Old City beyond any touristic eye lies the Paigah tombs, which is perhaps one of the most underrated historical sites that the city houses. From…
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Saudi Arabia introduces cultural asset insurance programme
In a significant move to protect its rich cultural heritage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has introduced a new insurance programme for heritage buildings and artworks, Saudi Gazette reported on Monday,…
