The famous 101 dining hall at Falaknuma Palace will seat Ivanka Trump and Narendra Modi this time The bigger the better. This seemed to be the guiding principle of the Nizams. If Purani Haveli boasts of the world’s largest wardrobe, the Falaknuma Palace has something equally big to brag about....

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A trial run of the Metro on the Miyapur stretch. Put the clock back by a century and you will find a leisurely and laid back lifestyle in Hyderabad. The now crowded roads had a deserted look about them. People mostly trekked on foot while the well-off travelled in transport which is out of fashion...

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A favourite with tourists and locals alike, the bakery is set to  get a makeover complimenting Charminar.  Photo PV Sivakumar An oasis near a monument. That’s what it is. A perfect place for a tourist to unwind after a tiring day. Nimrah Cafe and Bakery is where most tourists visiting...

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HMR, the flagship infrastructure venture of the Telangana government, promises to make travel a pleasant experience. Sometimes, your only available transportation is a leap of faith. Yet one would like to give one more try to the intermittent RTC buses knowing full well the risks involved. After...

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On field(clockwise) Officer trainees try their hand at cooking; Bisma Qazi from Srinagar; Rippan Dullet and Manjeet Phetoya   Trainee officers take a break to indulge in some non-academic activity Very soon they will be at the nerve centre of administration and calling shots. But last...

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   With subjects becoming more contemporary, Mushairas in the city appeal to larger audience Think of mushaira and what comes to mind is poetry of passion, anguish and unrequited love. A mushaira devoid of amorous references is simply unthinkable. But of late poets are talking about...

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Dr. Mujeeb examining a patient. Photo: PV Siva Kumar Why Hijama (cupping therapy) has become the go-to treatment for various disorders in the city Bloodletting isn’t bad always. Sometimes it can be the important part of healing. More and more people are now turning to the ancient practice of...

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