Until a couple of weeks ago, Mohammed Furkhan Ahmed was happy posting videos and creating Hyderabadi comedy to the beats of the traditional marfa — a form of celebratory rhythmic music and dance from ...

Hyderabad: Increasing rentals of bands in the city have surprised many Ganesh festival organisers. From Shari Band to the traditional dappu and marfa, the bands are charging from Rs 25,000 to Rs ...

The 400-year-old Charminar came alive with colour, music, and global glamour as Miss World contestants from 109 countries arrived at the iconic monument for a special heritage experience. Welcomed ...

HYDERABAD: A wrestler and a national level hockey player in his hay days, octogenarian Abu Pehalwan resides in a dingy room located in a narrow lane in AC Guards colony, named after the former African ...

HYDERABAD: It’s Ganpati Bappa Morya all around the nation as people celebrate the 10-day Vinayaka Chavithi with all their might and happiness. While there was much excitement on day one to welcome ...

It’s a match day like no other. As India gears up to take on Pakistan in the ICC Champion’s Trophy final today, Hyderabad is witnessing close to 40 per cent hike in biryani and haleem sales. After all ...

The historic Charminar, usually buzzing with tourists and traders, took on a different avatar on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) evening. Around 4 p.m., the monument stood unusually silent, its premises ...