Nizams
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A bite beyond belief: The universal appeal of dum-ke-roat
If haleem defines Ramzan in Hyderabad, dum-ke-roat heralds the arrival of Muharram. The moment the crescent indicating the month of mourning is sighted, bakeries across Hyderabad begin preparing one of the city’s…
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How the Nizams made Bibi-ka-Alam Hyderabad’s Muharram icon
The institution of Bibi-ka-Alam was created under the Shia Qutb Shahi rulers of Golconda, but it became Hyderabad’s pre-eminent public symbol of Muharram through sustained Asaf Jahi patronage, royal endowments, ceremonial participation…
- Lifestyle
Once loved by Nizams, Onion Kheer is now a rarity in Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s royal kitchens have long been known for their culinary opulence. The Nizams, renowned for their love of food, left behind a legacy of dishes that continue to define the city’s culinary…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Nizam’s Museum is looking for curator to join its team
Hyderabad: The Nizam’s Museum at Purani Haveli, Hyderabad is looking for a passionate and skilled ‘Curator’ to join its team and help preserve the rich heritage of the Nizams. Prospective candidates who…
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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…








