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‘Sky’ was the limit at party hosted by Nizam’s PM Asman Jah in 1890; fun, revelry ruled the night
After the uprising of 1857 against British rule in India, one of the cities where peace and prosperity returned very quickly was Hyderabad. In the second half of the century arts, music and poetry flourished.…
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The Nizam and Swaraj: Osman Ali Khan’s ‘Indianness’ was never in doubt
By Mohammed Ayub Khan Toronto (Canada): The characterization of Hyderabad’s integration into the Indian Union as ‘liberation’ is a problematic proposition. It is based on a selective and simplistic understanding of history…
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Pakistan team enjoys dinner at ‘Jewel of Nizam’ in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Pakistan cricket team, currently in Hyderabad for the ICC ODI World Cup, was spotted enjoying dinner at the ‘Jewel of Nizam.’ A video shared on the official Twitter handle of…
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Operation Polo 1948: How Hyderabad’s last Nizam agreed to give up his land for reform
By Pankaj Sethi Land ownership in British India had remained mired in its feudal past. The East India Company, and later the British Crown, took over from the conquered rulers the task…
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Hyderabad: Historic Nizam’s Albion Bus to grace MGBS museum
Hyderabad: The iconic Nizam’s Albion bus, once an integral part of Hyderabad’s transportation fleet, is set to find a new home in a special museum planned within the premises of the Mahatma…
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Rabindranath Tagore loved Hyderabad so much that he wanted to make City his second home
In 1933 the Nizam of Hyderabad, through his administration, extended a formal invitation to Rabindranath Tagore to visit Hyderabad. The poet who had earlier visited some other places in this region, gladly…
- Hyderabad
World Heritage Day: The lesser known historical sites of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Our city is famous globally for Biryani, and heritage sites like the Golconda Fort and the Charminar. Without a doubt, the city is a haven for heritage lovers, many of whom…
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Photos: Descendants of those who served Nizam left homeless in Hyderabad
The holy month of Ramzan has begun, but for 35 Muslim families in Hyderabad’s Bistiwada area, it’s a month of hardships and struggles. These families, who are descendants of those who served…
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Ramzan fast on Hyderabad road: Descendants of those who served Nizam left homeless
The holy month of Ramzan has begun, but for 35 Muslim families in Hyderabad’s Bistiwada area, it’s a month of hardships and struggles. These families, who are descendants of those who served…
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Karnataka: Amit Shah rakes up Hyderabad Liberation Day in Bidar
Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana stating that the government hesitates to celebrate Hyderabad Liberation Day. Shah…
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Obit: Remembering Bohini Kamalakar, a true-blue Hyderabadi
By Anand Kamalakar Hyderabad: Bohini Kamalakar was born on March 2 nd 1932 in Gowliguda, in the erstwhile Hyderabad state of the Nizams. Born on the auspicious day of Holi into a…
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Hyderabad State: Tracing lineage of the Nizams
Ever since the death of Prince Mukarram Jah on 14th January 2023, who was considered the last and titular Nizam, Hyderabad’s Nizams, the rulers of the Asaf Jahi dynasty are in the…
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Hyderabad: Azmet Jah named as 9th Nizam at a formal ceremony at Chowmahalla Palace
Hyderabad: Mir Azmat Ali Khan Azmet Jah, the eldest son of the titular eighth Nizam Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Walashan Mukarram Jah Bahadur was declared as the IX the head of the…
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Hyderabad: Mukarram Jah’s son Azmat likely to assume Nizam Trusts’ charge
Hyderabad: Azmat Jah who is the son of Mukarram Jah and Esra Jah is likely to assume the charge of Nizam Trusts. The announcement will be made soon. Born in London on…
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My very special brother, Prince Mukarram Jah; may God rest his soul in peace: Muffakham Jah
“Nizam Mir Barkat Ali Khan Siddiqi Mukarram Jah, Asaf Jah VIII or simply Prince Mukarram Jah Bahadur was really an exceptional person, my special brother. At his best he had a very…
