Nizams
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Independence Day: For Telangana’s rebels, azadi was a dual fight
Hyderabad: Nearly eight decades ago, when India was formally declared an independent sovereign nation, Hyderabad was cautiously silent. Not that independence did not matter to Hyderabadis. It was that freedom had not arrived…
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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…
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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…









