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Laad Bazaar by Orijit Sen, on display at Kalakriti art gallery, Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hearti-ich Hyderabad is the result of artist Orijit Sen’s seven-year project. The Dakhni title for the exhibition of his series…

In the wake of the failed rebellion in Russia, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is positioning himself as a warlord ready to go into battle for Vladimir Putin. But unlike the paramilitary Wagner group, which Moscow is now seeking to disband,…

During Ramzan all roads lead to Old city | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Kebabs getting ready to be served | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M This year, Hyderabad is waking up to special menus for Sehri, which is the early morning meal eaten just…

Haven’t stepped out to check the city’s food scene during Ramzan yet? Are you still wondering where to start? Let’s make it easy . It is after all that time of the year when everyone in Hyderabad irrespective of their faith, goes night…

The exterior of Fraser Town’s 121-year-old Albert Bakery belies its iconic status. Those who look for it after learning about its popularity might not readily find it. The narrow two-story building is easy to miss on Mosque Road, named…

It is that time of the year when all roads leading to mosques are filled with vendors selling fresh eats for those breaking the day’s fast after prayers. In addition to the ubiquitous fruit juice, samosas, vadas and cutlets, on sale are a…

Plates of haleem | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL For many in the city, Haleem is a delicacy that makes a grand appearance during the run-up to Ramzan. Not commonly available in Thiruvananthapuram, it was initially popularised by home cooks…

TaibahLaunched in December 2019, Taibah serves Mumbai-style Arabian non-vegetarian food, and here you can taste haleem through the year. Sufiyan Merchant, the proprietor, was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. When he came to Chennai to…

The singer talks about the relevance of the holy festival in his life and why waiting for Eid is special to him. “Eid ke intezaar mein jo mazaa hai wo kuch alag hi hota hai,” says singer Javed Ali, as he excitedly talks about his love for…

Ramzan, a month long festival of fasting and praying is always special for islamic community around the world. And this Ramzan was extra special for model actor Gauahar Khan, for Khan got to visit Mecca with her husband, actor and content…