Best Deccan Tales Podcasts (2024)

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Tracing the Trails of India's Prized Heritage- The Nizams' Enigmatic Jewels 59:00

12M ago59:00

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One of the biggest enigmas of Hyderabad's heritage are the famed Nizams jewels, a portion of which are with the Reserve Bank of India. The collection, which includes the infamous 186 carat Jacob diamond, is always a topic when we talk about the Nizams of Hyderabad. To understand how big the entire collection is, and the stories surrounding it, host…

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It's Dakhni Not Urdu! - Understanding the Deccan's (spoken) language 1:10:15

1+ y ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Language is a means of communication, which often is shaped (or changes) based on our socio-cultural and political milieu. In India's Deccan region, the spoken language (widely) today is in fact Dakhni, and not Urdu. The former, often mistaken to be a dialect of Urdu, is actually older and was at one point of time the mainstay of literary culture i…

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An extraordinary life: How a Hyderabadi helped set up CMC (now TCS) 1:34:20

1+ y ago1:34:20

1:34:20

Most of us today know of software giant TCS (Tata Consultancy Services). It's part of Hyderabad's Hitec City that emerged in the 21st century. However, many aren't aware that TCS in fact was originally a government Public Sector Unit called CMC (Computer Maintenance Corporation) that came up after IBM was asked to leave India. IBM used to maintain …

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Who were the Razakaars of the Hyderabad state? A brief history 48:45

2y ago48:45

48:45

Off-late, the word Razakaars is being thrown around in political circles quite often in Telangana. Referring to the militia under ex-MIM Leader Qasim Razvi in the Hyderabad state during its last Nizam, the Razakars have once resurfaced in the state's politics. The Hyderabad state, under its last Nizam Osman Ali Khan (1911-48), became part of India …

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Tales from Indian independence: Bose, INA and the man who coined our 'Jai Hind' slogan 37:30

2y ago37:30

37:30

When it comes to our freedom struggle from the British, one doesn't think of Hyderabad. More importantly, we're seldom taught about how the 'Jai Hind' slogan came about. Abid Hasan Safrani, a Hyderabadi, was one of those rare individuals who had gone to Germany to study in the 20th century before independence. A chance encounter with Netaji Subhash…

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The story of Chermas and Hyderabad's oldest fire temple 47:30

2y ago47:30

47:30

2022 July marks the 175th anniversary of the Seth Viccaji - Seth Pestonji Meherji Parsi (Zoroastrian) fire temple in Hyderabad. Founded by the two brothers in 1847, it's also the oldest fire temple in south India. Once bankers under the Nizams of Hyderabad, the brothers built the temple and set up infrastructure for cotton traders in the 19th centu…

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Tale of the Charminar's Bhagyalakshmi temple 41:00

2y ago41:00

41:00

Over the last few decades, the Bhagyalakshmi temple on the Charminar, which is Hyderabad's foundation, has become a matter of heated debate given the fact that the religious structure is an unauthorised structure. Today, the temple has taken centre stage as it has now become a focal point for mainstream political parties to begin their programmes f…

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Understanding Telangana: The story of how the demand for a separate state was born 53:26

2y ago53:26

53:26

For many, the demand for a separate state of Telangana was something new when they first heard of it in 2009. It was perhaps out of context, given that school textbooks also barely mentioned the name. However, the origins of Telangana's creation and demand as a separate state in fact go back to when the state was part of the erstwhile Hyderabad sta…

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King Kothi Palace and Hyderabad's Last Nizam: An unfortunate legacy 30:50

2y ago30:50

30:50

Earlier in April, Hyderabad woke up to the shocking news that over 100 goons tried to siege the Nazri Bagh complex, the only remaining part of the historic King Kothi Palace. It was followed by an alleged demolition attempt, which has seemingly been thwarted thanks to government intervention. Unfortunately, the issues related to the King Kothi pala…

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Khajaguda Rocks: How activists saved one of our most ancient historical sites from destruction 32:00

2+ y ago32:00

32:00

When we talk of heritage, old buildings usually pop up in our minds. However, more than monuments, or anything else, our most precious historical sites are our rocks which have been around for millions of years. And sadly, rapid urbanization has caused a lot of our old sites to become victims of destruction. The Khajaguda heritage site, which is a …

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Untold history: Deccan empires of the South 36:10

2+ y ago36:10

36:10

When we talk about Indian history, the Deccan and South India's narratives are largely missing from popular narratives, given that most of it is looked at from a prism of Delhi. Breaking away from that is author Anirudh Kanisetti's latest book, Lords of the Deccan, which gives a comprehensive idea of what went on in the Deccan between the 6th and 1…

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Secunderabad: The Cosmopolitan Twin City of Hyderabad you didn't know much about 1:45:50

2+ y ago1:45:50

1:45:50

When we talk about Hyderabad or its history, one major aspect people often miss out on is Secunderabad. A former British cantonment, its 216 years of history is rich and much lesser known about. Host Yunus Y. Lasania sits with Secunderabad historian Pankaj Sethi to discuss at length its origins, and how the cantonment area was built and former over…

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Connected histories: Hyderabad and the Arab world 55:50

2+ y ago55:50

55:50

Hyderabad’s connection with both the Persian and Arab worlds is well-known. In fact, Barkas in the city is considered as a ‘mini Yemen’ because of the Arab soldiers who came to work under the Nizams of Hyderabad. However, many don’t know that Hyderabad’s ties to Yemen during the Nizam or Asaf Jahi period was very strong. So much so that part of pre…

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Understanding Golconda fort and the origins of Hyderabad 36:45

2+ y ago36:45

36:45

The Golconda fort is one of Hyderabad's major tourist attractions, but many don't know that the ticketed area they go to is just one part of the fort - the royal area. And beyond that, there's a massive 6.5 km area of the fort which lies completely unexplored. The fact that the Golconda fort has (or at least had) 87 bastions and eight gates, is mas…

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Sept 17, 1948: Operation Polo - Understanding Hyderabad's annexation to India. the importance of oral history and trauma 1:25:45

3y ago1:25:45

1:25:45

September 17 this year (2021), will mark 73 years since the annexation of the princely state of Hyderabad to India in 1948. The major historical event is remembered for the violence that people in the state witnessed after partition, and also post annexation. For a better understanding of Operation Polo, oral history’s importance and partition, hos…

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Will Hyderabad's Qutub Shahi tombs make it as a UNESCO World Heritage site? 27:30

3y ago27:30

27:30

If there is one place in Hyderabad that can usurp the Charminar and Golconda fort and replace both as the main tourist attraction in Hyderabad, it’s the Qutb Shahi tombs. The Qutb Shahi tombs are the royal necropolis of the Qutb Shahi or Golconda dynasty (1518-1687), which ruled from the Golconda fort, and later founded Hyderabad in 1591. The compl…

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House of Memories 46:40

3y ago46:40

46:40

When we think of history, we often ignore the most important and closest things – our own material possessions which connect us to our past. And one such person who has treasured his family heirlooms, and had literally preserved his own past in the form of small priceless possessions, is 74-year-old BS Prakash. An ex-banker who worked for SBI his w…

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Is the historic Moula Ali Hill shrine in danger? 37:00

3y ago37:00

37:00

Many Hyderabadis often go to the Moula Ali shrine, sometimes with religious intent, and otherwise just to go up the huge hill for its view. However, many are perhaps unaware that the shrine is in fact one of the city’s oldest historic or heritage sites, that even predates Hyderabad. Not only does it go back to the time of the third Qutb Shahi (Golc…

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How Hyderabad under the Nizam dealt with a pandemic 100 years ago 38:25

3y ago38:25

38:25

The corona virus pandemic today has changed the world, and one by one, country after country, is dealing with challenges. While most of the problems are unique to what's happening, Hyderabad in fact also dealt with a similar situation a century ago under the last Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, in the first half of the 20th century. The city, and the ers…

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How to survive patriarchy, the Fatima Ahmed way 31:39

3y ago31:39

31:39

In a city where students are still expected to study engineering, anyone choosing arts and social sciences is a step away from the norm. One can hardly imagine how difficult it must have been for anyone, especially women, to take up arts and pursue their own path. And artist Fatima Ahmed, who left Hyderabad long ago to carve out her own destiny, is…

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When old is real gold: How Mahboob Radio Service survived the test of time 35:36

3+ y ago35:36

35:36

Gone are the days when owning a radio even registered in our minds. Over the years, as we moved from tape recorders, LED TVs, to finally smartphones, the physical manifestation of radio has been long forgotten. But not at Mahboob Radio Service, a shop that has been repairing radio running from around Indian independence. Set up by Shaik Mahboob, th…

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Let's talk Dakhni Part 3 27:43

3+ y ago27:43

27:43

One of the idiosyncrasies in Hyderabad is its language – Dakhni. Known as ‘Hyderabadi’, ‘Hyderabadi Hindi’ or even ‘Hyderabadi Urdu’, people in general, in Hyderabad and even the Deccan region, don’t actually know what it is called due to lack of awareness. Many in fact are even unaware that modern Urdu is in fact younger than Dakhni. Host Yunus Y.…

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Let's talk Dakhni Part 2 30:00

3+ y ago30:00

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One of the idiosyncrasies in Hyderabad is its language – Dakhni. Known as ‘Hyderabadi’, ‘Hyderabadi Hindi’ or even ‘Hyderabadi Urdu’, people in general, in Hyderabad and even the Deccan region, don’t actually know what it is called due to lack of awareness. Many in fact are even unaware that modern Urdu is in fact younger than Dakhni. Host Yunus Y.…

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Let's talk Dakhni Part 1 37:00

3+ y ago37:00

37:00

One of the idiosyncrasies in Hyderabad is its language – Dakhni. Known as ‘Hyderabadi’, ‘Hyderabadi Hindi’ or even ‘Hyderabadi Urdu’, people in general, in Hyderabad and even the Deccan region, don’t actually know what it is called due to lack of awareness. Many in fact are even unaware that modern Urdu is in fact younger than Dakhni. Host Yunus Y.…

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Hidden Treasures: Hyderabad's historic churches 38:55

3+ y ago38:55

38:55

Most people identify Hyderabad as the "city of Nizams and Nawabs", but that's only one side of the story. While the city has a rich history on that front, there's another side to Hyderabad in terms of its colonial heritage as well. From having a church going back to 1813, to another having its service in Urdu, host Yunus Lasania talks to Suno India…

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विश्वाचा पालनकर्ता- विष्णुच्या कथा | Vishnu - All Pervader Featuring Indraneel Bankapure 35:36

3+ y ago35:36

35:36

You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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Vishnu - All Pervader 11:17

3+ y ago11:17

11:17

You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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The Hyderabad that was- How the city transformed into a modern capital of the 20th Century 44:22

3+ y ago44:22

44:22

The city of Hyderabad has witnessed many vicissitudes, but one of the most important ones was its transformation from a provincial capital into a modern metropolis during the reign of Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of the erstwhile Hyderabad state. Continuing from their conversation from the previous episode, host Yunus Y. Lasania and journalist Se…

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संस्कृतीचा रक्षणकर्ता- अग्नीच्या गोष्टी | Agni - A friend and protector of humanity featuring Bipin Kulkarni 8:24

3+ y ago8:24

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You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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Agni - A friend and protector of humanity 8:24

3+ y ago8:24

8:24

You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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देवराज इंद्राच्या कथा | Indra - The Ruler of Heaven Featuring Yashodhan Joshi 35:15

3+ y ago35:15

35:15

You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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Indra - The Ruler of Heaven 10:43

3+ y ago10:43

10:43

You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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स्त्री देवतांच्या कधीही न ऐकलेल्या कथा | The Concepts of Mythology Featuring Dr. Manjusha Gokhale 40:38

3+ y ago40:38

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You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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The Concepts of Mythology 10:39

3+ y ago10:39

10:39

You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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Hyderabad Floods: Lessons from the past 37:45

3+ y ago37:45

37:45

In 1908, Hyderabad witnessed its worst ever rainfall which resulted in The Musi river and other smaller lakes flooding the entire city and killing thousands of people. The city was made flood proof after that during the time of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam. However, in spite of those fail-safes, the city was once again flooded this year as he…

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"देव " कोण आहेत? | The Concept of Deity Featuring Geetesh Behere 20:14

3+ y ago20:14

20:14

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The Concept of Deity 9:18

3+ y ago9:18

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You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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Osmania Hospital – Another heritage structure down the demolition road 29:36

4y ago29:36

29:36

The state-run Osmania General Hospital has been serving people in Hyderabad for nearly a century, which today primarily includes providing health care to people from Telangana’s rural areas who cannot afford private hospitals. The Nizam-era structure, built during the reign of the last Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, has however been shut since 22 July, …

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प्राचीन महाराष्ट्राची कथा | Story of ancient Maharashtra 12:50

4y ago12:50

12:50

You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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प्रश्न तुमचे, उत्तरं माझी! | Q & A Session 18:12

4y ago18:12

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You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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वेदकालीन भारताच्या रंजक कथा | Introduction to India's Sacred Texts Featuring Swanand Umranikar 21:01

4y ago21:01

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वेद-भारताच्या पवित्र ग्रंथांचा परिचय | Introduction to India's Sacred Texts 7:52

4y ago7:52

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The Vedas - An Introduction to India's Sacred Texts 10:05

4+ y ago10:05

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सिंधू-घाटी संस्कृतीची सफर | The Indus Valley Civilisation Featuring Dr. Sachin Vidyadhar Joshi 34:20

4+ y ago34:20

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सिंधू संस्कृती | The Indus Valley Civilisation 10:24

4+ y ago10:24

10:24

You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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The Indus Valley Civilisation 9:33

4+ y ago9:33

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You can follow Saniya on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @pathilheritage To stay updated on our upcoming shows or to share your feedback, we are there on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @deccantales or you could also email us at info@deccantales.com You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Radio P…

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गोष्ट भारताच्या भौगोलिक इतिहासाची | Geographic History of India Featuring Samrat Salve 24:53

4+ y ago24:53

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भारताचा भौगोलिक इतिहास | Geographic History of India 13:22

4+ y ago13:22

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Geographic History of India 9:16

4+ y ago9:16

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भारतीय इतिहासाचे स्त्रोत | Sources of Indian History Featuring Dr Shreenand Bapat 31:49

4+ y ago31:49

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