When one hears the name Hyderabad, it is usually the Dum Biryani, The Irani Chai & Osmania biscuit that comes first to one’s mind. In the gastronomical sense, one would remember the Charminar and maybe the millennium-old Golconda fort. If you are a history buff, you would probably also know a little about how it […]

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Hyderabad has a long and diverse history. It has its ancient balancing rocks from the Deccan Trap – still its oldest residents. It has been a place of tribal inhabitancy, you can see their presence in the names of the localities. The city has been home to the richest in the world. It is now […]

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Laad Bazaar walk was one of my last Hyderabad walks as a resident of the city. Anyone who has ever visited these lanes in and around the bazaar in the city knows how every corner shines and shimmers. Bangles in all colors, white pearls along with garments in complimenting combinations vie for your attention. I […]

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Hyderabad is a great shopping place. You can buy Hyderabad Souvenirs for everyone from here. In the 30 months that I spent living in the city, I walked around all the old and new parts of the city. Looking back at these pictures of the walking tours I realized that there are so many shopping […]

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On the outskirts of Hyderabad lie many small gems to be explored.  Yadagirigutta is one of them. I visited it almost towards the end of my stay in Hyderabad along with Kolanpak and Bhongir. It is the abode of the god Narsimha Swamy. Yadagirigutta – Abode of Narsimha Swamy Avatar Of Vishnu It is a […]

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There are many intricately designed geometric Jali or Jaali patterns all over the place. These are not just unique, but also a demonstration of excellence in the craftsmanship of the artists. The range of architecture varies from Mughal to Persian to Rajasthani to Turkish to Greek to Deccani influence. Jali Patterns Work To me, a […]

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Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam is its name, but it is more popularly known as Surendrapuri or Mythological Awareness Center. This Mythology museum at Surendrapuri celebrates Hindu Mythology, its history, its epics, its Gods, and Goddesses. Located roughly 40 km from Hyderabad, it was founded by Sh Kunda Satyanarayana in memory of his son Surendra Babu. […]

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Mahendra Hills must have been a hill at some point in time in the true sense of the word – hill. Today it is a highly populated locality that lives on the inclines of the hill. You realize it is a hill only when your lungs or the engine of the vehicle you are in […]

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A few days back I was roaming around the Charminar area of Hyderabad looking at pearl shops and pearl workshops along with a friend who knows the area very well. She showed me this Lion, apparently made of clay and commonly known as Mitti ka Sher. This statue of a Lion lends names to the […]

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This time, when the Thai Pavillion at Vivanta by Taj invited me, I was not very sure if they would have anything new to offer. Then they said, Chef, is going to explain the Parallels In Thai & Indian Cuisine and there I was there to understand it. They started by showing us some exotic […]

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