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, host Yunus Y. Lasania speaks with authors Aanchal Malhotra (Remnants Of A Separation, on the partition) and Narayani Basu (VP Menon: The Unsung Architect of Modern India).

<p>September 17 this year (2021),&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For a better understanding of Operation Polo, oral history&rsquo;s importance and partition, host Yunus Y. Lasania speaks with authors&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/narayani_basu">Aanchal Malhotra</a>&nbsp;(Remnants Of A Separation, on the partition) and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/narayani_basu">Narayani Basu</a>&nbsp;(VP Menon: The Unsung Architect of Modern India).</p>

Picnic in Golconda fort, shopping in Charminar- just some of the many memories that every child growing up in Hyderabad makes. With grandiose forts & majestic monuments, these historical places are just some of the few symbols of Hyderabad. But even with 428 years of history, why is Hyderabad's rich history often ignored in textbooks? Why is there apathy and little interest in protecting these structures and the culture around it?

Beyond Charminar is our ode to this city. History aficionado and pucca Hyderabadi at heart Yunus Lasania, aka “That Hyderabadi Boy” will bring-to-you incredible stories of Hyderabad history and it’s rich multi-cultural heritage.

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