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    The former PM of India relished an evening out in New York city, where he watched The Phantom of the Opera and enjoyed a quiet meal at the Cajun restaurant with a Hyderabadi.Life
    Vajpayee and the Phantom

    Almost everyone who knew of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, invariably knew him as a man of letters writing, reading and...

    19 Aug 2018 12:08 AM IST

    A file picture of Nizam VII Osman Ali Khan with grandson Prince Mukkaram Jah.Decaf
    History: Nizam followed a tough agenda for clan schooling

    The Jahagirdar's College was established in 1923. But the elite of Hyderabad still chose to send their children to...

    13 July 2018 2:12 AM IST

    The context of the telegram is straightforward. It was sent in March 1948. The Nizam complains to Sir Walter that the Indian government is not honouring its word of supplying arms.Decaf
    Cryptic clue: The Nizam's secret telegram text, subtext and context

    Last week, readers of DC got a chance to see a secret telegram sent in cipher by the Nizam.

    6 Aug 2017 2:13 AM IST

    The Church of England headed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the British Government more or less forbid the King from marrying Wallis.Decaf
    Cryptic clue: Crack the Nizam's code

    Fast forward to the time just before September of 1948, when Police Action in Hyderabad ended the Nizam's brief...

    30 July 2017 2:12 AM IST

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