A rainbow of magenta, teal and lime for the pre-wedding sanchak-mehndi party. Thick gold cuffs for the nikah, or marriage ceremony. A dainty mix of shimmering black and pink for the walima, or ...

Reeling under the nationwide lockdown, Old City’s famous bangle hub, Laad Bazaar has fallen silent this Ramzan. Every year, the market would be buzzing with women, lining up to buy glittery lac ...

HYDERABAD: No wedding preparation in Hyderabad is complete without making a trip to Laad Bazaar. Soon, the shopping haven — known for its glass and stone-studded lac bangles, bridal wear, bags, belts, ...

Steeped in history, the lac bangles from Laad Bazaar hold a cherished place in Hyderabad’s cultural tapestry, dating back to the era of the Qutb Shahis and the Nizams. HYDERABAD: In a testament to ...

Hyderabad: Lata Mangeshkar’s last concert in Hyderabad was in 2002. For those Hyderabadis lucky enough to have seen it live, the legendary singer not only treated them to an array of her popular songs ...

As you walk along Laad Bazaar, the crowded street stretching on one side of the Charminar in Hyderabad, the glittering lights unravel fragrant aromas and visuals disclosing secrets one after the other ...

Laad Bazaar is changing. The centuries-old bangles market near Charminar in Hyderabad, which has inspired photographers and poets alike, is being transformed as the department of Municipal ...

This Indian city’s Laad Bazaar has been selling handmade lacquer jewelry for generations. It’s where brides shop. By Sarah Khan Strategizing my outfits for my cousin Saad’s 10-event, two-continent ...