Re: Nizam's generous side and love for books

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:35 pm

So, to recap, Nizami Foods a company that sells Spicy Chilli Sauce, Moho Spicy Spanish Sauce, Hot Mustard, Mango Chutney, Tamarind Pickle and Andhra Mango Pickle. Are these being claimed as "Nizami" foods, then?

Rashmun, every new front you open in this argument about the Nizam lands you flat on your face. In most of those cases, like in the latest one about Hyderabadi cuisine, you were proven wrong by an article you copy-pasted yourself without reading it carefully. Perhaps you should take Max's advice. Stop being the monkey at the keyboard, and do as he says.

by Propagandhi711 Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:40 pm

admin, can you please make this thread a sticky? it features some of the most spectacular unraveling of a former SWIH phd student that I've seen on the internets thus far. it can be used by future phd students to study the paranormal phenomenon of synthesis induced mind-body disintegration.

by MaxEntropy_Man Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:45 pm

charvaka wrote:So, to recap, Nizami Foods a company that sells Spicy Chilli Sauce, Moho Spicy Spanish Sauce, Hot Mustard, Mango Chutney, Tamarind Pickle and Andhra Mango Pickle. Are these being claimed as "Nizami" foods, then?

stop stop stop. you're killing me. i haven't laughed this hard ever; it can't possibly be healthy.

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:46 pm

charvaka wrote:So, to recap, Nizami Foods a company that sells Spicy Chilli Sauce, Moho Spicy Spanish Sauce, Hot Mustard, Mango Chutney, Tamarind Pickle and Andhra Mango Pickle. Are these being claimed as "Nizami" foods, then?

Rashmun, every new front you open in this argument about the Nizam lands you flat on your face. In most of those cases, like in the latest one about Hyderabadi cuisine, you were proven wrong by an article you copy-pasted yourself without reading it carefully. Perhaps you should take Max's advice. Stop being the monkey at the keyboard, and do as he says.

PP, the very fact that the company 'Nizami Foods' claims inspiration from the foods cooked in the Nizam's kitchens and the fact that the founder of this company is from Hyderabad means that your attempt to coin the term 'Nizami Food' to represent starvation diet has ended up leaving egg on your face. Meanwhile, from the website of the Nizami Foods company:

http://nizamifoods.co.uk/recipes.htm

Mouth-watering recipies using award winning products from Nizami Foods:

Nizami Hot & Sour Prawns

Nizami Mustard Fish

Nizami Romesco Chicken

Nizami Spicy Pasta

Patatas Bravas

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:51 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:admin, can you please make this thread a sticky? it features some of the most spectacular unraveling of a former SWIH phd student that I've seen on the internets thus far. it can be used by future phd students to study the paranormal phenomenon of synthesis induced mind-body disintegration.

Gult/regionalist clique comes to the rescue of PP after PP got caught with his pants down for attempting to associate the term 'Nizami Food' with starvation diet.

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:56 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:admin, can you please make this thread a sticky? it features some of the most spectacular unraveling of a former SWIH phd student that I've seen on the internets thus far. it can be used by future phd students to study the paranormal phenomenon of synthesis induced mind-body disintegration.

It has recently surpassed the synthesis and integration thread (the one with the world-famous middle-parted head interpretation) as the longest non-sticky thread ever. The Nizam's ghost is compensating for the tiny size of his generous side by egging Rashmun on to make this a really long thread.

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:57 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
charvaka wrote:So, to recap, Nizami Foods a company that sells Spicy Chilli Sauce, Moho Spicy Spanish Sauce, Hot Mustard, Mango Chutney, Tamarind Pickle and Andhra Mango Pickle. Are these being claimed as "Nizami" foods, then?

stop stop stop. you're killing me. i haven't laughed this hard ever; it can't possibly be healthy.

Yeah, I am going to take a break from this thread. I can't be laughing out loud this frequently -- people walking by my office will get spooked.

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:02 pm

charvaka wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
charvaka wrote:So, to recap, Nizami Foods a company that sells Spicy Chilli Sauce, Moho Spicy Spanish Sauce, Hot Mustard, Mango Chutney, Tamarind Pickle and Andhra Mango Pickle. Are these being claimed as "Nizami" foods, then?

stop stop stop. you're killing me. i haven't laughed this hard ever; it can't possibly be healthy.
Yeah, I am going to take a break from this thread. I can't be laughing out loud this frequently -- people walking by my office will get spooked.

People in your office must be knowing by now that you have a habit of breaking into loud laughter whenever you get caught with your pants down. So no worries.

by MaxEntropy_Man Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:03 pm

Security Guard

Location: Nizam Palace (Newly reconstructed),
Hyderabad

Reference: 122222

Salary Range Negotiable but comes with the
stupendous reward of one mild pat in the back once every morning and once every
night from the current incumbent of the Nizam's office. After six years of service, the number of
pats will be increased to two pending satisfactory performance review.
FLSA Exempt
Opening Date 10/8/2012 or after completion of reconstruction whichever
is earlier.
Union Code NRP

Security Guard Summary

The Security Guard, works quietly and efficiently to repel all intruders
literal and imagined, especially pesky Telugus from the palace. The incumbent
works ceaselessly with inside-the-palace workers to ensure smooth delivery of
everyday supplies to the Nizam and family while wearing the uniform
of the now defunct Nizam's army. In this regard this role is keenly responsible for the
development and promotion of a positive corporate employment brand. This role
is both a strategic brand promotion and hands-on contributor position. Other
responsibilities include ceaselessly posting absurd and fantastically twisted
posts on the internets that make the Nizam appear as a cross between Superman,
Alexander the Great, Akbar, and Luke Skywalker. One ipad will be provided for
this purpose. Knowledge of Duckini essential.

by Propagandhi711 Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:05 pm

Rashmun wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:admin, can you please make this thread a sticky? it features some of the most spectacular unraveling of a former SWIH phd student that I've seen on the internets thus far. it can be used by future phd students to study the paranormal phenomenon of synthesis induced mind-body disintegration.

Gult/regionalist clique comes to the rescue of PP after PP got caught with his pants down for attempting to associate the term 'Nizami Food' with starvation diet.

yes BASH activated on this thread to save PP's face after his logic has been thoroughly discredited by a certain intrepid SWIH former phd student.

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:06 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:
Rashmun wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:admin, can you please make this thread a sticky? it features some of the most spectacular unraveling of a former SWIH phd student that I've seen on the internets thus far. it can be used by future phd students to study the paranormal phenomenon of synthesis induced mind-body disintegration.

Gult/regionalist clique comes to the rescue of PP after PP got caught with his pants down for attempting to associate the term 'Nizami Food' with starvation diet.

yes BASH activated on this thread to save PP's face after his logic has been thoroughly discredited by a certain intrepid SWIH former phd student.

Correct. PP's attempt at trying to coin the term 'Nizami Food' to represent starvation diet has been discredited so the Gult/regionalist clique were obliged to come to his defense.

by Propagandhi711 Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:06 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
Security Guard

Location: Nizam Palace (Newly reconstructed),
Hyderabad

Reference: 122222

Salary Range Negotiable but comes with the
stupendous reward of one mild pat in the back once every morning and once every
night from the current incumbent of the Nizam's office. After six years of service, the number of
pats will be increased to two pending satisfactory performance review.
FLSA Exempt
Opening Date 10/8/2012 or after completion of reconstruction whichever
is earlier.
Union Code NRP

Security Guard Summary

The Security Guard, works quietly and efficiently to repel all intruders
literal and imagined, especially pesky Telugus from the palace. The incumbent
works ceaselessly with inside-the-palace workers to ensure smooth delivery of
everyday supplies to the Nizam and family while wearing the uniform
of the now defunct Nizam's army. In this regard this role is keenly responsible for the
development and promotion of a positive corporate employment brand. This role
is both a strategic brand promotion and hands-on contributor position. Other
responsibilities include ceaselessly posting absurd and fantastically twisted
posts on the internets that make the Nizam appear as a cross between Superman,
Alexander the Great, Akbar, and Luke Skywalker. One ipad will be provided for
this purpose. Knowledge of Duckini essential.

LOL@knowledge of duckini

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:10 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
Security Guard

Location: Nizam Palace (Newly reconstructed),
Hyderabad

Reference: 122222

Salary Range Negotiable but comes with the
stupendous reward of one mild pat in the back once every morning and once every
night from the current incumbent of the Nizam's office. After six years of service, the number of
pats will be increased to two pending satisfactory performance review.
FLSA Exempt
Opening Date 10/8/2012 or after completion of reconstruction whichever
is earlier.
Union Code NRP

Security Guard Summary

The Security Guard, works quietly and efficiently to repel all intruders
literal and imagined, especially pesky Telugus from the palace. The incumbent
works ceaselessly with inside-the-palace workers to ensure smooth delivery of
everyday supplies to the Nizam and family while wearing the uniform
of the now defunct Nizam's army. In this regard this role is keenly responsible for the
development and promotion of a positive corporate employment brand. This role
is both a strategic brand promotion and hands-on contributor position. Other
responsibilities include ceaselessly posting absurd and fantastically twisted
posts on the internets that make the Nizam appear as a cross between Superman,
Alexander the Great, Akbar, and Luke Skywalker. One ipad will be provided for
this purpose. Knowledge of Duckini essential.

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:20 pm

charvaka wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:

Security Guard

Location: Nizam Palace (Newly reconstructed),
Hyderabad

Reference: 122222

Salary Range Negotiable but comes with the
stupendous reward of one mild pat in the back once every morning and once every
night from the current incumbent of the Nizam's office. After six years of service, the number of
pats will be increased to two pending satisfactory performance review.
FLSA Exempt
Opening Date 10/8/2012 or after completion of reconstruction whichever
is earlier.
Union Code NRP

Security Guard Summary

The Security Guard, works quietly and efficiently to repel all intruders
literal and imagined, especially pesky Telugus from the palace. The incumbent
works ceaselessly with inside-the-palace workers to ensure smooth delivery of
everyday supplies to the Nizam and family while wearing the uniform
of the now defunct Nizam's army. In this regard this role is keenly responsible for the
development and promotion of a positive corporate employment brand. This role
is both a strategic brand promotion and hands-on contributor position. Other
responsibilities include ceaselessly posting absurd and fantastically twisted
posts on the internets that make the Nizam appear as a cross between Superman,
Alexander the Great, Akbar, and Luke Skywalker. One ipad will be provided for
this purpose. Knowledge of Duckini essential.

PP Method!

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:50 pm

Rashmun wrote:

Nizami Hot & Sour Prawns

Nizami Mustard Fish

Nizami Romesco Chicken

Nizami Spicy Pasta

Patatas Bravas

what are these? authentic nizami food? that iyer mama of TCH has competition! nizami spicy pasta? ugh!

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:56 pm

Green Park is organising a ‘Nizami – Zaiqe ka safar’
food festival, to be held at ‘Once Upon a Time’ till September 30. The
festival has been aimed at offering cuisine from the royal kitchens of
the Nizams.

Among the various enticing dishes would be nargisi kofta curry, laal
maas, galouti kebab, Hyderabadi byrianis, murgh wajid ali, machli begum
bahaar, haleem, paya ka shorba, warqi parathas, yakhni pualos.

For the sweet-toothed, khubani ka meetha, sheer khorma, shahi Tukra and many more are there in offering.

With an ambience that typically resembles the interior of the royal
dynasty, and lilting music of ghazals complementing the food, the Nizami
food festival will take you on a delicious culinary journey across the
Great realm.

http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/09/22/stories/2007092252240400.htm

by Mosquito Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:00 pm

blabberwock wrote:
Rashmun wrote:

Nizami Hot & Sour Prawns

Nizami Mustard Fish

Nizami Romesco Chicken

Nizami Spicy Pasta

Patatas Bravas

what are these? authentic nizami food? that iyer mama of TCH has competition! nizami spicy pasta? ugh!

Also Patatas Bravas? Didnt know Nizam was a Spaniard.

by MaxEntropy_Man Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:01 pm

rashmun -- do you want a walking stick to go with that font?

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:01 pm

Hyderabad|India|February'2010: In a unique initiative to reinstate
the 400 year old culinary delights of Hyderabadi food, Ista Hyderabad is
showcasing ‘The Lost Cuisine of the Nizams’ to relive the princely legacy
of Nizams at its specialty Indian restaurant, ‘Deori’. An expansive spread
of authentic Hyderabadi and Indian cuisine will be designed and served
under the expert guidance of Mr. Amit Wadhawan, Executive Chef of Ista.
Renowned Hyderabadi Chef Rawoof has also been roped in by Ista exclusively
for this special festival.

The 12 day royal food festival will be on from 10th February to 21st
February 2010 from 7:00 pm onwards.

‘The Lost Cuisine of Nizams’ is a distinctive re-collection of cuisine
from the noble legacy and passed on from generations. The food fest
presents the exclusive culinary style of the Hyderabadi-Nizami era. The
Royal food fest will feature the traditional and most exotic dishes with
special emphasis on the lost recipes of the olden days.

The Nizami Food fest has a grand a la carte menu featuring a majestic
spread of recipes from the Deccani region like Biryanis, Kebabs Boti
Jhammi, Kalmi, Shikampur, Sheek, Lagan-ke-kababs, Dum-ke-kababs; Pathar ke
Gosht; Khormas and Lukhmi, Haleem. Also Kichri (a rice and lentil
selection); Chugur Gosht; Kheema methi; Nahari; Rumali Rotis and Chukka
Gosht relive the homely aromas of the erstwhile food. Bagara Baingan;
Mirch-ka-salan, Tomato kut; and Shahi dahi vadas stand up to treat the
delight of the Vegetarians.

Enticing the sweet senses are Double-ka-meetha; Qubani-ka-meetha;;
Badam-ki-jhab and Dil-e-Firdaus for a whole-some royal experience.

Commenting on the fest, Jaideep, GM, Ista Hyderabad, said, “We always
strive to live in accordance to the traditional culture of Hyderabad with
our food fests. Understanding the affinity one feels towards ‘food of my
native’, we at, Ista, felt that a food festival aimed at reviving the long
lost cuisine of the Nizams’ would help not just to reach out to people
with authentic local food but as a way of doing our bit to educate people
on the same. Therefore, reviving the glorious past of the Nizams’ with
their culinary delicacies for our guests has been a fulfilling experience
so far”.

Deori is the Indian specialty restaurant of Ista Hyderabad and has the
perfect ambience reflecting the essence of the RoyalNizami era. Live
Ghazals and instrumental music will be an integral part of this festival
which will help elevate all the dining guests into the immemorial era of
the Hyderabadi Nizams.

http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/newsmaker/hw307.htm

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:28 pm

I am happy to announce that this thread has overtaken the sticky jokes thread in the list of all-time longest threads. Going forward, this thread will be the official jokes thread of this forum. Please post jokes on this thread going forward. Thank you, and keep laughing!

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:29 pm

charvaka wrote:I am happy to announce that this thread has overtaken the sticky jokes thread in the list of all-time longest threads. Going forward, this thread will be the official jokes thread of this forum. Please post jokes on this thread going forward. Thank you, and keep laughing!

For sure we'll keep laughing at you and your stupid hatred of the Nizams.

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:37 pm

charvaka wrote:I am happy to announce that this thread has overtaken the sticky jokes thread in the list of all-time longest threads. Going forward, this thread will be the official jokes thread of this forum. Please post jokes on this thread going forward. Thank you, and keep laughing!

You mean all the posts here including the authentic Nizami food weren't jokes?

Oh.

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:40 pm

blabberwock wrote:
charvaka wrote:I am happy to announce that this thread has overtaken the sticky jokes thread in the list of all-time longest threads. Going forward, this thread will be the official jokes thread of this forum. Please post jokes on this thread going forward. Thank you, and keep laughing!

You mean all the posts here including the authentic Nizami food weren't jokes?

Oh.

This thread already has some of the best jokes ever published in the history of CH. If there is a way to achieve synthesis and integration between this thread and the synthesis and integration thread (home of the world-famous emoticon interpretation), the internet will attain instant moksha.

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:44 pm

Jokes thread, please meet synthesis and integration thread. Synthesis and integration thread, please meet jokes thread. Go forth and synthesize!

by Guest Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:06 pm

After the death of Aurangzeb, Asaf Jah I who was initially appointed
as governor (Nizam-ul-Mulk) of Hyderabad declared his independence from
the rulers in Delhi. The seven Nizams of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty restored
Hyderabad’s lost glory and the city flourished once again. They built
huge reservoirs like Nizam Sagar, Tungabadra, Osman Sagar and Himayat
Sagar that gave the city its eponym, The City of Lakes.

The Nizams were autocratic but benevolent at the same time. They were
also shrewd rulers who successfully retained power during the period
when the British and French were vying for control over India. It was
during this time that the twin city of Secunderabad was formed, first as
a military base for the French and later for the British troops.

The seventh Nizam, Mir Osaman Ali Khan transformed a bankrupt State
into the wealthiest princely State in the sub-continent. The eccentric
the Times Magazine considered Nizam as the wealthiest man in the world
in 1937. He was an efficient ruler who maintained law and order, a
separate judiciary, promoted both Hindu and Islamic cultures, and set up
the India’s first modern university that taught in an Indian language.

India gained independence in 1947, which brought the partition of the
country along with it. The fate of Hyderabad again hung in a delicate
balance with the Nizam refusing to accede to either India or Pakistan.
As the State was surrounded by India on all sides, he signed a
Standstill Agreement to enable free passage of supplies and trade.
However, violence erupted and India initiated a police action that led
to wresting controls from the Nizam on September 17, 1948. The State of
Hyderabad, was formed when Nizam signed an Instrument of Accession.

The States of the Indian Union were reorganized in 1956 on the basis
of language and Hyderabad and the surrounding areas were added to form
Andhra Pradesh with the rest of the Hyderabad State going to Bombay (now
Maharashtra) and Karnataka.

http://www.fabcity.in/hyderabad/history/

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:25 pm

Rashmun wrote:They built ... Tungabadra

The Nizam built a (badly spelled) river. Just awesome! Even Rajnikanth can't build a river. I think this Nizam fella is stronger than Rajnikanth.

by charvaka Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:26 pm

Q: How does Nizam kill a living room?
A: He walks into it.

by Idéfix Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:28 pm

Q: Why are there no tornadoes in Telangana?
A: They change course after seeing Nizam.

by Idéfix Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:31 pm

Shiva: Where is my trishul?
Parvati: Nizam took it.
Shiva: Why?
Parvati: To eat Maggi noodles.

by Idéfix Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:32 pm

Q: Why did the Great Depression start in 1929?
A: Nizam was feeling depressed, that's why.

by Idéfix Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:58 pm

Q: Why is a piece of the apple missing in this logo?
Nizam's generous side and love for books - Page 9 Images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSv9wdAEP6DKIVYE0Hf5IFwtpEfBmY6CDDrYDEDVd6J2ariLlbX-g

Nizam's generous side and love for books - Page 9 Images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSv9wdAEP6DKIVYE0Hf5IFwtpEfBmY6CDDrYDEDVd6J2ariLlbX-g

A: Nizam ate it.

by Idéfix Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:02 pm

Q: Why did the Titanic sink?
A: Because Nizam was not on it.

by Idéfix Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:04 pm

Q: Why are there no dinosaur fossils in Telangana?
A: Because Nizam made marag out of them.

by Guest Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:23 am

charvaka wrote:
Rashmun wrote:They built ... Tungabadra
The Nizam built a (badly spelled) river. Just awesome! Even Rajnikanth can't build a river. I think this Nizam fella is stronger than Rajnikanth.

an obvious typo. what is meant is that he undertook some irrigation projects on this river.
----
Developments under his rule:
One
of Nizam's first assignments after he ascended to throne was to take
Mokshagundam Visweswaraiah's advice on how to control the floods and use
the excess floodwater. He undertook work of embankment of the Musi
River and constructed Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar Dams at Gandipet on
Visweswaraiah's advice. It was because of his foresight and commitment
to the welfare of his people, old city suffered minimum damage in the
recent floods. He also undertook some irrigation projects on the
Tungabhadra River.

It is said that upto 11 percent of the Nizam's
budget was spent on education. He set up many schools, colleges,
universities including Osmania University and even a 'Department for
Translation'. He made primary education compulsory and provided free of
cost education to the weaker sections of the society. He made immense
donations to many institutions such as the Jamia Nizamia, the Darul
Uloom Deoband, the Banaras Hindu University and even to some
universities abroad.

The Nizam was responsible for starting
earliest public sector undertakings such as Nizam Sugar Factory and
Singareni Collieries. He set up the 'City Improvement Board' and
replaced slums with planned colonies.
Mir Osman Ali Khan started
his own bank called the 'Hyderabad State Bank', which is now referred as
State Bank of Hyderabad. Hyderabad was the only state which had its own
currency, the Hyderabadi rupee, in British India.

During his
reign, many major buildings like Osmania General Hospital, Andhra
Pradesh High Court, Asafiya Library (State Central Library), Town Hall
(Assembly Hall), Jubilee Hall, Hyderabad Museum (State Museum), and the
magnificent Hyderabad House at New Delhi were built.

Mir Osman Ali
Khan was one of the great rulers of Hyderabad, who initiated many
development programs in Hyderabad. Developments under his rule speak out
his passion to serve the people. Despite of his major contribution to
the developments in Hyderabad, he is often criticized for his only
ambitious desire of becoming independent with the help of Razakars. Mir
Osman Ali Khan died on 24th February, 1967.

Hyderabad-india-online.com (HIOC), a website about Hyderabad
India that publishes updates, information and opinions about Hyderabad
City on Real estate in Hyderabad, Hyderabad petrol pumps, radio stations Hyderabad, Hyderabad biryani, Hyderabad map and other topics.

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Last-Nizam-of-Hyderabad&id=3421848

by Another Brick Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:31 am

i am going to stop reading this marathi book that i am reading and study this thread with great interest and utmost sincerity over the weekend. i must know what it is that consumes 9 pages' worth of forum space in under a week.

by Guest Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:42 am

Another Brick wrote:i am going to stop reading this marathi book that i am reading and study this thread with great interest and utmost sincerity over the weekend. i must know what it is that consumes 9 pages' worth of forum space in under a week.

funny, this is the first post I read on this thread so far.

by Propagandhi711 Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:57 am

Rashmun wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:
Rashmun wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:admin, can you please make this thread a sticky? it features some of the most spectacular unraveling of a former SWIH phd student that I've seen on the internets thus far. it can be used by future phd students to study the paranormal phenomenon of synthesis induced mind-body disintegration.

Gult/regionalist clique comes to the rescue of PP after PP got caught with his pants down for attempting to associate the term 'Nizami Food' with starvation diet.

yes BASH activated on this thread to save PP's face after his logic has been thoroughly discredited by a certain intrepid SWIH former phd student.

Correct. PP's attempt at trying to coin the term 'Nizami Food' to represent starvation diet has been discredited so the Gult/regionalist clique were obliged to come to his defense.

it's sad to see your granny-tranny clique has abandoned you at the time you need them the most to fend off the marauding regionalists on this thread. I sympathize and urge you to reach out to them.

by Guest Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:05 am

From what I know now, granny-tranny have possibly moved to emails. That's e-second-base, methinks. Rashu is on his own. Maybe I will pick up my caste duties one day and come to defend him.

by Propagandhi711 Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:10 am

Tracy Whitney wrote:From what I know now, granny-tranny have possibly moved to emails. That's e-second-base, methinks. Rashu is on his own. Maybe I will pick up my caste duties one day and come to defend him.

oh yeah the virile granny must be burning up yahoo mail servers with hot-hot-hot descriptions of things he did to P, A, X, Y, N and G in the 60s.

by Guest Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:34 am

The Hindu Nizam’s Kitchen, a Hyderabadi food festival at The Residency in Coimbatore

The Hindu For royal hunger pangs: The buffet at Nizam's Kitchen
The Residency recreates the Nizam’s kitchen at a Hyderabadi food festival

The paaya was a favourite in the Nizam’s kitchen. The story goes that the Nizam of Hyderabad on one of his rounds in the streets of Hyderabad smelt something nice. He followed the smell and saw that it emanated from something simmering on a low fire. It was paaya, a soup made of lamb trotters that the villagers were cooking. The Nizam did not think twice. He immediately appointed them as the official cooks of the royal kitchen.

S. Ravi Sundar, the Senior Restaurant Manager at The Residency tells us the story as we savour the famous Paaya at the Nizam’s Kitchen, the Hyderabadi food festival organised by the hotel. The thick broth smells heavenly with the aroma of the Hyderbadi Potli masala and sandalwood powder wafting around.

The festival also has Haleem, a semi-gravy dish made of thin shreds of meat, wheat, lentils and spices.

Chef Mohammed Zashimuddin explains how the Haleem is stirred and mixed all day long to get just the right texture. The spicy paaya and haleem are served with Sheermal, a type of bread sprinkled with sesame seeds. The raisin tucked into the dough gives you a pleasant surprise as you munch on a piece dipped in paaya.

THE GOSHT DUM PUKHT BIRYANI IS A WINNER WITH ITS SOFT AND JUICY MUTTON PIECES. FOR VEGETARIANS, THERE ARE TWO VARIETIES OF VEGETABLE BIRIYANIS — SUBZI SHAH BIRIYANI AND AALISHAAN BIRIYANI. A PINCH OF SAFFRON ADDS FLAVOUR TO THE BIRIYANI AND MAKES IT IRRESISTIBLE. HAVE IT WITH THE MIRCHI KA SALAN WITH ITS GREEN CHILLI GRAVY. OCCASIONAL SIPS OF PUDHINA KA PANI WILL ENSURE YOU HAVE AN APPETITE FOR AT LEAST TWO MORE ROUNDS.

THEN, THERE ARE THE KEBABS. THE SHAHZADI MURG, WHICH IS SMOKING HOT MEAT, GRILLED TO PERFECTION, TASTES BEST WITH THE GARLIC CHUTNEY. JUST AS YOU STIFLE THAT BURP AND ARE PREPARING TO CALL IT A DAY, THE RICE POWDER AND CREAMY MILK PHIRNI IS SERVED. ALSO ON THE DESSERT PLATTER ARE THE FAMOUS HYDERABAD’S DOUBLE KA MEETHA, MALAI CHUM CHUM, A VERSION OF RASMALAI WITH EXTRA DOSE OF RABRI AND THE DELICIOUS KHUBANI KA MEETHA, APRICOTS COOKED IN SUGAR…

THE FOOD FESTIVAL IS ON FOR DINNER AT THE PAVILION IN THE RESIDENCY TILL AUGUST 26.THE BUFFET IS PRICED AT RS. 720 PER HEAD FOR ADULTS AND RS. 400 PER HEAD FOR CHILDREN.

FOR DETAILS, CALL 0422-2241414.

KEYWORDS: Nizam’s kitchen, food festival

http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3785423.ece

by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:53 pm

Please accept my apologies.

The SuCH Patent Office and Council hereby award you the patent on "Nizam"

P.S. you will need additional evidence-based data to apply for a patent on Arcot Nawab.

by Guest Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:03 pm

Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Please accept my apologies.

The SuCH Patent Office and Council hereby award you the patent on "Nizam"

P.S. you will need additional evidence-based data to apply for a patent on Arcot Nawab.

Uppili, thanks for awarding me this patent. Since i have no need for it, i hereby reject it and return it to you. So you now own this patent. Congratulations!

by Idéfix Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:15 pm

Hahaha, this was a hilarious thread. Thanks for the laughs.

by nevada Sat Aug 18, 2012 12:19 pm

Telugu guys, if you are the reading type I suggest 2 novels by Dasarathi Rangacharya - Modugu poolu and Chillara Devullu for a flavor of rural life during Nizam's rule. Both books can be downloaded here.

http://chorudu.blogspot.com/search/label/Dasarathi%20Rangacharya%20Novels

by Guest Sat Aug 18, 2012 12:38 pm

nevada wrote:Telugu guys, if you are the reading type I suggest 2 novels by Dasarathi Rangacharya - Modugu poolu and Chillara Devullu for a flavor of rural life during Nizam's rule. Both books can be downloaded here.

http://chorudu.blogspot.com/search/label/Dasarathi%20Rangacharya%20Novels

are these books critical or appreciative of Nizam's rule ?

by Guest Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:12 pm

Pigeons return to races

- Hyderabad rediscovers Nizams’ passion
G.S. RADHAKRISHNA

Hyderabad, May 27: Pigeon racing, once a passion with the high-flying Nizams of Hyderabad, seems to have taken wing again.

The birds were once used as messengers by the British — old-timers say even in World War II — but were almost forgotten until the contests revived interest in them.

The pigeon races now vie for a pride of place alongside Irani chai, Handi biryani, drum-beating — other traditions associated with the Nizams that live to this day.

The Homer, Tumbler and Tugudi races are some of the pigeon contests. These are held mostly in the Old City, which used to be home to the Nizams, for four months from early spring to summer.

The Homer race is a competition in which the birds are left far away and have to return to base. The tumbler competition tests the endurance of the birds by getting them to fly long distances. Tugudi involves teams of pigeons and is like a relay race.

At the forefront of the efforts to revive the tradition is the Hyderabad Homer Pigeon Club, formed by a group of residents from the city’s Santosh Nagar area.

“Our membership is growing by the day with sports lovers who are fascinated by the pigeons’ ability to return home from faraway places, sometimes even after a year,” said Hanifuddin, a young techie who is one of the members.

Homers are a breed of pigeons fit for racing when they are between eight months and five years old.

The rules of the game have not changed since the days of the Nizams. The birds are taken to points around 500km away but which are generally equidistant from the homes of the owners, called “fanciers”.

A chit with a secret code is tied to the claws of each bird. Once they are released into the air, the fanciers have to call the organisers and report the code. The bird that gets home first is declared the winner.

“The condition for membership of our club is that they must be genuine pigeon lovers,” says Abdul Samad, the vice-president.

Asked whether the race meant being cruel to the birds, Shaker Numan, the club’s president, said they were “cared for like children”.

“There is no betting, nor are any awards given. The sport is practised only as a pastime among bird lovers, just like dog and horse-racing, or even rat racing in China,” Numan, a doctor, said.

Some patrons like Hanifuddin couldn’t resist talking about “the feathers in their cap”. “Four of my birds topped the contests, flying home from 450km away,” said the IT executive who monitored his pigeons by planting miniature trackers in their bodies.

But the sport is not limited to Hyderabad, with groups training pigeons for racing in other cities such as Bangalore, Chennai and Calcutta. “I have participated in such a race in Bangalore,” said businessman and club member Arif.

If Arif has raced his pigeons, Samad has been involved in grooming Homers for the past 15 years. He has 30 pigeons at his home in the Old City. His Homers include breeds such as Blue Checker, Blue Bar, Black Checker, Red Bar and others. “I inherited the passion for birds from my uncle, who was a Nawab,” he said.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120528/jsp/nation/story_15540728.jsp#.UDAgtY7_npQ

by Guest Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:32 am

A note on the Lip-Smacking Nizami Food:

http://sulekha.forumotion.com/t128-lip-smacking-nizami-food

by Idéfix Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:33 am

nevada wrote:Telugu guys, if you are the reading type I suggest 2 novels by Dasarathi Rangacharya - Modugu poolu and Chillara Devullu for a flavor of rural life during Nizam's rule. Both books can be downloaded here.

http://chorudu.blogspot.com/search/label/Dasarathi%20Rangacharya%20Novels

Thanks for sharing this -- will check it out. I think I read Chillara Devullu before, but not sure.

by Guest Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:38 am

Rashmun wrote:A note on the Lip-Smacking Nizami Food:

http://sulekha.forumotion.com/t128-lip-smacking-nizami-food

Nizam's generous side and love for books - Page 9 IMG_5500

by Guest Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:51 am

Rashmun wrote:
Rashmun wrote:A note on the Lip-Smacking Nizami Food:

http://sulekha.forumotion.com/t128-lip-smacking-nizami-food

The lip-smacking Khubaani ka meetha:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SN-BPonTtcI/AAAAAAAACVI/1VjOaUa-v-k/s1600-h/IMG_5503.jpg

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