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From a shoe to RBI vault: The journey of the cursed Jacob diamond

The 184.75-carat Jacob Diamond is one of the world’s largest polished diamonds and is known for its unusual journey through Hyderabad’s royal court. Believed to have originated in the Golconda region, it was acquired by jeweller Alexander Malcolm Jacob, who tried to sell it to the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahboob…

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5 Heritage Hotels in India Where the Architecture Is as Stunning as the Destination

Umaid Bhawan Palace, JodhpurConstruction on Umaid Bhawan began in 1929 and took fourteen years to complete. The Maharaja of Jodhpur commissioned it partly as a famine relief project, employing around 3,000 workers from the region during a severe drought. What they built is one of the largest private residences in…

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Queen Elizabeth Dismantled One Rarely-Seen Tiara After Fearing It Would "Fall in the Soup" at a Banquet

One of the late Queen's wedding gifts is now lost to history, but its stones live on.

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Amid intensifying heat, livestock farmers face unprecedented crisis

Livestock farmers face crisis as heat and humidity cause unprecedented cattle deaths, impacting dairy and poultry producers.

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‘Time for me to show my political side,’ says Revanth Reddy; indicates political churning ahead of elections

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says gates to Opposition party members who would like to join the Congress ahead of Parliament elections.

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Seventh Nizam’s grandson Nawab Mir Najaf Ali Khan joins Congress

Nawab Mir Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, joined the Congress party in the presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. He is the first from the Nizam family to enter politics and expressed his commitment to the Gandhi family. Kharge praised the Nizam family for their…

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Five-day deadline set for police to arrest culprits who attacked BJP leader Manikanth Rathod

Former Legislator P. Rajeev has set a five-day deadline for District Police to arrest the culprits who attacked BJP leader Manikanth Rathod. He criticized the district administration and Police Department for their failure to maintain law and order. He likened the ruling Congress to Nizam rule and asked Minister Priyank…

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Amit Shah rakes up Hyderabad Liberation struggle & BRS neglect

Union Home Minister Amit Shah raked up Telangana's armed liberation struggle against Nizam & Razakkars to stoke emotions. Accused CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao of refusing to celebrate Hyderabad Liberation Day. he assured that BJP will celebrate it. Shah urged public to support Modi for another term & promised free pilgrimage…

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34 best tiara moments to mesmerise you: from the Imperial State Crown to forgotten gems

No one knows the power of a dazzling tiara or crown moment quite like the royals. Steeped in history and scintillating with diamonds, let’s look at some of the crowning glories.

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Meadows Taylor: An almost-local British officer of Surpur

It was during turbulent times in the 1840s that the Nizam of Hyderabad appointed Philip Meadows Taylor as his political agent and sent him to Surpur. The officer, who was also a writer, painter, and historian, left a legacy as a man of empathy for the locals.

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Hyderabad’s history of support and solidarity with Palestine

Hyderabad's commitment to Palestine spans centuries, from the 7th Nizam's support of Masjid al-Aqsa to Syed Vicaruddin's tireless advocacy. Indian influence dates back to 13th century, with Nizam's funding for restoration & creation of waqfs. MEA documents note Indian companies' tech cooperation & Vicaruddin's invitation to Arafat. Hyderabad's solidarity for…

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Tracing the history of Sikhs in Vijayawada

Sikhs in Vijayawada, India, have a long history of displacement due to partition in 1947. Paramjeet Singh and his family, along with 45 other Sikh families, settled in the city and established businesses in the transport sector. They found the city peaceful and less crowded than Delhi, and the rents…

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Telangana Liberation Day not celebrated due to vote bank politics, says Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauds PM Modi for taking "momentous decision" to celebrate Telangana Liberation Day 75 yrs after India's independence. He recalls sacrifices of martyrs & struggle against Nizam, & praises contributions of PV Narasimha Rao, Burgula Ramakrishna Rao & others.

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Minister unfurls national flag to mark Kalyana Karnataka Utsav in Bidar

Khandre lauds leaders who fought for Kalyana Karnataka's liberation. 5 guarantee schemes launched by Congress-led govt to improve economic conditions of poor & State economy, increasing GSDP. Procession with portrait of Patel taken out to mark Kalyana Karnataka Utsav. Leaders, students & pro-Kannada orgs participated.

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Telangana Liberation struggle not celebrated due to vote bank politics: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah commemorated Hyderabad Liberation Day on September 17, paying homage to the martyrs of the Hyderabad Mukti Sangram.

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Telangana ‘Liberation Day’ celebrations not anti-Muslim, says Kishan Reddy

The Union Minister said Telangana people will forever remember the momentous day of September 17, 1948, when Hyderabad was liberated from the Nizam’s reign since 1724.

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Decide if you want corrupt/family rule or pro-people govt., Kishan tells voters

Addressing a public meeting, Kishan said a vote for either BRS or Congress would have the same meaning as they have been allies earlier.

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September 17 | Liberation, Integration, Betrayal, Merger or Independence Day in Hyderabad?

What’s in a name when scope is high for political parties in Telangana to extract maximum mileage? While the argument over the name of the Day has found no convincing answer with all the political narratives sounding incontestable, the political parties want to gain advantage from it this year due…

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Congress to be pushed outside Hyderabad limits to Tukkuguda for its public meeting on September 17

Congress to hold public meet at Tukkuguda on Sep 17 to mark CWC meet. Telangana chosen as venue after TPCC requested high command. Sonia Gandhi to announce 5 guarantees to kickstart campaign for Telangana Assembly elections. All parties sparring over celebrations of historic day of Nizam's surrender. BRS calls it…

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LEA International submits preliminary report to develop Raichur city in Karnataka

Raichur — a prominent city in Kalyana Karnataka region — was earlier under the Nizam rule, and has its own special and unique features

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KCR will be put under farmhouse arrest when BJP comes to power: Kishan Reddy

Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeast Region G. Kishan Reddy formally took over as Telangana BJP president from Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a day-long event on Friday.

The Hindu

BJP accuses State govt. of handing over 10 acres to Congress

Telangana is under the clutches of a new Nizam and the BJP will try to free it from the single family rule, says Kishan Reddy

The Times of India

Boxing Worlds: Winning start for Hussamuddin

Over the last decade, boxing has spread across India from traditional powerhouses like Haryana and Punjab. Several new centres have come up, ranging from the northeast to down south. Nizamabad, in Telangana, is one such city, away from the fold, that is making waves in the country's boxing ecosystem.

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Official jewellery gifts to royals worth £80m are not in national collection

Palace refusing to explain why official state gifts worn by Princess of Wales and Camilla are not in the royal collection

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Calls for industry to do more to realise potential of $3.3 billion accessible tourism market

Accessible tourism is the fastest-growing travel sector in the country, but critics say many Australian hotels are still failing to offer comfortable accommodation for people with disabilities, despite it making good financial sense.

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