- Hyderabad
Restoring love and legacy: Resurgence of Hyderabad’s Iconic British Residency
The British Residency Building in Hyderabad, often overshadowed by more famous landmarks of the city, holds a compelling tale of grandeur, romance, and restoration. Its history weaves architectural brilliance and a love…
- Andhra Pradesh
Located in Chittoor district of AP, Halcyon hinterlands of Horsley Hills are enchanting
Horsley Hills, often called the “Ooty of Andhra Pradesh,” is a serene mini-hill station nestled in the Eastern Ghats of the Chittoor district. Situated about 4,000 feet above the sea level, it…
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In the heart of Hyderabad flourish gorgeous flora and fauna at Qutb Shahi Heritage Park
It was forty years ago when I first set foot in the Qutb Shahi Tombs, accompanied by the enthusiastic members of the Birdwatchers Society of Andhra Pradesh, now known as Deccan Birders.…
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Remembering the legacy of ace photographer Raja Deen Dayal
Raja Deen Dayal, a pioneering figure in Indian photography, immortalized Hyderabad’s forts, palaces, temples, mosques, and monuments, creating a visual narrative that endures to this day. His lens also captured the essence…
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Koti Women’s College, located in the heart of Hyderabad, blooms with flora and fauna
The sun was up, spilling its sheen through the monsoon clouds and beginning to rise over the bustling city of Hyderabad. Not wanting to miss the Nature Walk event, I hastily drove…
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Owls, the silent night guardians of urban concrete jungles
Text and images by N Shiva Kumar Hyderabad is transforming rapidly into an urban jungle. High-rise buildings, expansive malls, metro railways, multiple flyovers, and sprawling tech parks now dominate the landscape, replacing…
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World Tiger Day: Calculated showcasing of Big Cat will help India conserve wildlife
Photographs and text are by N Shiva Kumar Having visited numerous tiger sanctuaries over the last 40 years starting with Tadoba in Maharashtra, Periyar in Kerala, and Corbett in Uttarakhand in 1984,…
