Shoeb-ulla-Khan, also written as Shoebullah Khan, was a nationalist Urdu journalist and editor of Imroze during the final years of Hyderabad State. He criticised the Nizam's policy of remaining outside the Indian Union and opposed the activities of the Razakar movement. On 22 August 1948, shortly after 1 a.m., he was attacked in the Kachiguda area of Hyderabad. Historical accounts describe his right hand being severed and his being shot. He …

Mohib Hussain, also written as Muhib Husain, was an Urdu journalist, editor, poet and social reformer associated with Hyderabad's intellectual and reformist circles. Born in Etawah in northern India in 1851, he moved to Hyderabad during the 1870s and entered government service in the Revenue Department, later becoming known for his association with the journals Muallim-e-Shafiq , Muallim and Muallim-e-Niswan . He is remembered chiefly for his w…

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani is a rice and meat dish closely associated with the culinary traditions of Hyderabad, Telangana, and the Asaf Jahi Nizams. It is commonly prepared by layering marinated goat meat with partly cooked basmati rice and slow-cooking the sealed vessel over low heat. This method is known as dum pukht , a technique of cooking food slowly in a sealed pot. The dish reflects a blend of culinary influences associated with Persian, Mugha…

Banjara Hills is an affluent neighbourhood in western Hyderabad, Telangana, known for its upscale residential areas, restaurants, shopping centres, hotels, designer boutiques, and lifestyle establishments. The neighbourhood has a network of numbered roads, with commercial activity concentrated along several major stretches, including Road Nos. 1, 2, 3, 10, 12, and 14. Banjara Hills is an established destination for dining, fashion, jewellery, and…