Here sleeps the earliest urban planner

It is one of the most significant medieval necropolises. The grand mausoleum of the citys founder, Mohd Quli Qutb Shah, and the cluster of seven tombs stand out for their elaborate and intricate architecture. All the graceful structures in the 106-acre royal ...

The 500-year-old Quli Qutb Shah tombs are in a dilapidated condition. Here are some pictures of the tombs. Pic Courtesy: AKTC

It is as early as six in the morning and the Quli Qutb Shah Stadium is a place of hectic activity. Scores of youth from across the old city converge at the stadium with a common aim. No, th...

The plans of the (QQSUDA) to perk up its income by raising rents on its properties by 25 per cent suffered a jolt after traders at Charminar expressed their inability to pay the revised rates. Traders cited poor business in the last few months owing ...

Today is Thursday; 2nd of the Iranian month of Khordad 1392 solar hijri; corresponding to 12th of the Islamic month of Rajab 1434 lunar hijri; and May 23, 2013, of the Christian Gregorian Calendar. 1402 lunar years ago, on this day in 32 AH, Abbas ...

“Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun,” sang Noel Coward. Clearly, he hadn’t heard of us. There we were, out on a hot Hyderabadi day. The sun blazed down in its untrammelled glory, turning the land into a skillet, ...

Mohammad Ali Baig took up theatre to revive his father's legacy and is enjoying every bit of it Text Size In love with history: Mohammad Ali Baig during a performance of the play Quli—Dilon ka Shehzada, with co-actor Noor as Bhagmati. Photo by ...

Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They are made of sweat, determination and a hard-to-find alloy called guts. So, if you have the nerve and fortitude grab the opportunity being offered by the GHMC to hone your skills. Who knows you could be a ...

The renowned Goshamahal Baradari building has bagged the INTACH Heritage Award and is among the six heritage structures selected for the award for this year. The award was given away by Prof. Faizan Mustafa, Vice Chancellor, NALSAR University here ...