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Nickname: The City of Pearls, The City of the Nizams. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
Charminar, the most enduring symbol of the city
Hyderabad
Coordinates: 17°21′58″N 78°28′34″E / 17.366, 78.476
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Coastline	625 km² (241 sq mi) • 100 km (62 mi)
Climate • Precipitation Temperature • Summer • Winter	Aw (Köppen) • 803 mm (31. Charminar ( Devanagari: चार मीनार Nastaliq: چار مینار meaning "Four Towers" or " Mosque of the four Minarets A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Indian Standard Time ( IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a Time offset of UTC+530. UTC+530 is the Timezone for Indian Standard Time Sri Lanka Time The geography of India is diverse with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts plains rainforests hills and plateaus The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the Ocean. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² The climate of India defies easy generalisation comprising a wide range of weather conditions across a large geographic scale and varied topography In Meteorology, precipitation (also known as one class of hydrometeors, which are atmospheric water phenomena is any product of the condensation of atmospheric Temperature is a physical property of a system that underlies the common notions of hot and cold something that is hotter generally has the greater temperature Tropical rainy climatic group The regions belonging to this group experience persistent high temperatures which normally do not go below 18°C even in the coolest month The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems It was developed by Wladimir Köppen, a German climatologist 6 in) 26. 0 °C (79 °F) • 30. 3 °C (87 °F) • 23. 5 °C (74 °F)
Distance(s) • From Delhi • From Mumbai • From Chennai	• 1,499 km S (land) • 711 km SE (land) • 688 km N (land)
Region	Andhra Pradesh
District(s)	Hyderabad
Population • Density • Metro • Sex ratio	(2006) • 14,497 /km² (37,547 /sq mi) • 6,762,214 (5th) (2008) • 1. Delhi (दिल्ली ਦਿੱਲੀ دلی d̪ɪlːiː sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis of India, with a population Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial This is a list of unofficial or quasi-official regions of India A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central In Anthropology and Demography, the human sex ratio is the Sex ratio for Homo sapiens (i Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This article lists the top hundred metropolitan areas in India by population as of 2008. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 07[1]
Language(s)	Telugu, Urdu
Mayor	Election due
Commissioner	Dr. The Constitution of India envisages Hindi as the primary official language to be used by the Union Government, with English as the subsidiary official language Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised C. V. S. K. Sarma
Founded	1592
Parliamentary constituency	Hyderabad, Secunderabad
Planning Agency	GHMC
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • UN/LOCODE • Vehicle	• 500 xxx • +91-40 • INHYD • AP9, AP10, AP11, AP12, AP13, AP28, AP29
Website: www.ghmc.gov.in/

Coordinates: 17°21′58″N 78°28′34″E / 17.366, 78.476

Hyderabad pronunciation (help·info) ( Telugu: హైదరాబాదు , Urdu: حیدر آباد / Hyderabad,Hyderabad ) , is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad is a Lok Sabha parliamentary Constituency of Andhra Pradesh. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation earlier known as the MCH is the Urban planning agency that oversees Hyderabad A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or Post code system used by India Post the Indian Postal For the past decade or so telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India UN/LOCODE, the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations, is a geographic coding scheme developed and maintained by United Nations Economic Commission KA-19-P-8488jpg|thumb|270px|Close up of a licence plate used in Mangalore, Karnataka. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Hyderabad metropolitan area is the fifth largest in India. This article lists the top hundred metropolitan areas in India by population as of 2008. Greater Hyderabad has an estimated metropolitan population of 10 million, making it an A-1 status city and the second largest (in terms of area) in the country. The word million In standard English, the -lli- in million is pronounced with an l-sound followed by a The Status of Indian cities comprises two ranking systems used by the Government of India to allocate compensatory allowances to the cities in the country ^[2][3] Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India, and also its multilingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Geography Northern India lies mainly on continental India and a very small part of it lies on the Indian peninsula South India is the area encompassing India 's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union

Also known as The City of Nizams and The City of Pearls, Hyderabad is today one of the most developed cities in the country and a modern hub of information technology, ITES, and biotechnology. Nizam ( Urdu: نظام‌) a shortened version of Nizam-ul-Mulk ( Urdu: نظام‌الملک) meaning Administrator of the Realm, was A pearl is a hard roundish object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled Mollusk. Information technology ( IT) as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA is "the study design development implementation support Business process outsourcing ( BPO) contains the transmission of processes along with the associated operational activities and responsibilities to a third party with at least Biotechnology is Technology based on Biology, especially when used in Agriculture, Food science, and Medicine.

Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Geography and climate 4 Demographics 5 Civic administration 6 Economy 6.1 Information technology industry 7 Transport 7.1 Road 7.2 Rail 7.3 Air 8 Culture 9 Education and research 10 Media 10.1 Cinema 10.2 Radio & TV 10.3 Print 10.4 Communications 11 Sports 11.1 Cricket 11.2 Indoor sports 11.3 Horse racing 12 Attractions 13 Sister cities 14 References 15 External links

Etymology

Theories explaining the origins and etymology behind Hyderabad's name differ. Etymology is the study of the History of Words &mdash when they entered a language from what source and how their form and meaning have changed over time A popular theory suggests that after founding the city, Quli Qutb Shah fell in love with and married a local Banjara girl known as Bhagyamathi and named this city after her, Bhagya Nagaram. Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah (1580-1612 CE was the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda in South India. Banjara is a community in India spread in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil In Telugu, Bhagyanagaram means prosperous city. (Bhagya: fortune; nagaram: city) . ^[4] Upon her conversion to Islam, Bhagyamathi changed her name to Hyder Mahal and the new city's name was correspondingly changed Hyderabad (literally, "the city of Hyder"). For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. ^[5]

History

Main article: History of Hyderabad (India)

Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty the ruling family of the Golconda,previously a feudatory of Bahmani sultanate that declared independence in 1512, founded the city of Hyderabad on the banks of the Musi River in 1591;^[6] to relieve a water shortage the dynasty had experienced at their old headquarters at Golconda. The city of Hyderabad is a historic city noted for its many Monuments, Temples, Churches, Mosques, and Bazaars A multitude of influences Purana pul is a major landmark of Hyderabad, India. History Purana Pul meaning old bridge, spanning the Musi was built Lala Deen Dayal (1844 - 1910 (also known as Raja Deen Dayal) was an Indian Photographer. Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah (1580-1612 CE was the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda in South India. The Qutb Shahi dynasty ( Urdu: سلطنت قطب شاهی) (whose members were also called the Qutub Shahis) was the ruling family of the kingdom The Qutb Shahi dynasty ( Urdu: سلطنت قطب شاهی) (whose members were also called the Qutub Shahis) was the ruling family of the kingdom The Bahmani Sultanate (Also called the Bahmanid Empire was a Muslim state of the Deccan in southern India and one of the great medieval Indian kingdoms Golkonda (or Golconda) Telugu గోల్కొండ, a ruined city of south-central India is situated west of Hyderabad, capital of ancient Hyderabad ^[7] He also ordered the construction of the Charminar, the iconic monument of the city, in 1591, reportedly in gratitude to the Almighty for arresting the plague epidemic before it did irreversible damage to his new city. Charminar ( Devanagari: चार मीनार Nastaliq: چار مینار meaning "Four Towers" or " Mosque of the four Minarets ^[8]

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb captured Hyderabad in 1687 and during this short Mughal rule. Aurangzeb ( (full title Al-Sultan al-Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Abul Muzaffar Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Bahadur Alamgir I Padshah Ghazi) ( November 4, But the Mughal-appointed governors of the city soon gained autonomy. In 1724, Asaf Jah I, who was granted the title Nizam-ul-Mulk ("Governor of the country") by the Mughal emperor, defeated a rival official to establish control over Hyderabad. Qamar ad-Din Chin Qilij Khan (Qamar Uddin Siddiqi Asaf Jah I ( 20 August 1671 - 1 June 1748) was the founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty Nizam ( Urdu: نظام‌) a shortened version of Nizam-ul-Mulk ( Urdu: نظام‌الملک) meaning Administrator of the Realm, was Thus began the Asaf Jahi dynasty that ruled Hyderabad until a year after India's independence from Britain. Asaf Jah's successors ruled as the Nizams of Hyderabad. Nizam ( Urdu: نظام‌) a shortened version of Nizam-ul-Mulk ( Urdu: نظام‌الملک) meaning Administrator of the Realm, was The rule of the seven Nizams saw the growth of Hyderabad both culturally and economically. Hyderabad became the formal capital of the kingdom and Golconda was almost abandoned. Huge reservoirs, like the Nizam Sagar, Tungabhadra, Osman Sagar, Himayat Sagar, and others were built. A reservoir is most broadly a place or hollow vessel where Fluid is kept in Reserve, for later use At a distance of about 144 km north-west of Hyderabad, a reservoir known by the name Nizamsagar was constructed across the Manjira River, a tributary of The Tungabhadra River is a sacred river in Southern India that flows through the states of Karnataka and part of Andhra Pradesh to merge with the larger Osman Sagar popularly known as Gandipet, is an artificial Lake in the Indian province of Hyderabad. Himayat Sagar is located about 20 km from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, India. Survey work on Nagarjuna Sagar had also begun during this time; the actual work was completed by the Government of India in 1969. Nagarjuna Sagar ( నాగార్జునసాగర్ is an important Buddhist site patronised by the rulers of the The wealth and grandeur of the Nizams is demonstrated by the fabled Jewels of The Nizams which is a tourist attraction. The Jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad state are the largest and richest collection of Jewels in India. The state was richest and the largest among the princely states of India. The land area of the state was 90,543 mi² its population in 1901 was 5,00,73,759. It enjoyed an estimated revenue of £9,00,29,000.

After the Indian independence in 1947, under the terms of independence from the British, the Nizam wanted to either remain independent or accede to Pakistan. Nizam ( Urdu: نظام‌) a shortened version of Nizam-ul-Mulk ( Urdu: نظام‌الملک) meaning Administrator of the Realm, was India, then, implemented an economic blockade and forced Hyderabad state to sign a Standstill Agreement with the Indian Union. On September 17, 1948, more than a year after India had gained independence, the Nizam signed the Instrument of Accession to the Indian Union in the aftermath of Operation Polo. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The 1948 Invasion of Hyderabad also termed as “Hyderabad Police Action” and code-named “Operation Polo” by the Indian military was the Indian armed forces action that ended the rule

On November 1, 1956, the states of India were reorganized on linguistic grounds. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The territories of the State of Hyderabad were divided between newly created Andhra Pradesh, Bombay state (later Maharashtra), and Karnataka. Maharashtra ( Marathi: mahārāṣṭra, IPA) is a state located on the western coast of India. Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ pronounced) is a state in the southern part of India Hyderabad and the surrounding areas were added to Andhra Pradesh, based on the Telugu speaking community. Thus, Hyderabad became the capital city of the new state of Andhra Pradesh.

Geography and climate

Main article: Geography of Hyderabad

Situated on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad has an average elevation of about 500 metres above sea level (1640 ft). Hussain Sagar is a Lake in Hyderabad India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. Most of the area has a rocky terrain. There is a lot of cultivation in the surrounding areas with paddy fields and other crops which are grown.

The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. See Musi River (Indonesia for the other river with the same name in Indonesia The Musi River is a tributary of Krishna River in Now known as the historic "Old City", home to the Charminar and Mecca Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river. Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest and the biggest Mosques located in Hyderabad, India. The city center saw a shift to the north of the river, with the construction of many government buildings and landmarks there, especially south of the Husain Sagar lake. Hussain Sagar is a Lake in Hyderabad India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah The rapid growth of the city, along with the growth of Secunderabad and neighboring municipalities has resulted in a large and populous metropolitan area. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Secunderabad ( Telugu:సికింద్రాబాద్)is

Hyderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate, with hot summers from March to June, the wet monsoon season from July to October and warm dry winters from November to February. Annual precipitation is around 79 cm.

Demographics

The city's population in 2006 was estimated to be 5. 7 million, while the population of the greater metropolitan area was estimated at over 8. 3 million. Hinduism and Islam are the most widely practiced religions in the city. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Christianity is also present in the city with famous churches located in the Abids area, and other churches present across the city. People from various parts of the country and state have made the city their home, such as the Sikh community, Gujaratis, Bengalis, coastal andhraites etc. The main languages spoken are Telugu, Urdu, Deccani, and Hindi. Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Dakhni, also known as Dakkhani, Deccani (Urdu دکنی is a dialect of the Urdu language, was spoken in the Deccan region of southern Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is English is widely used in business, commerce and governance. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States In recent years, people of tribal origin, called Banjaras, have immigrated to the city in search of work and brought in their own distinct culture and language called Gorboli which is spoken among banjaras only. While Muslims are concentrated near the old city (localities surrounding Charminar), other parts of the city especially to the north, people of mixed cultures and backgrounds like the Sikhs, Gujaratis, Coastal Andhra, Marathis, Bengalis, and others have made the city their home. Secunderabad retains some of its colonial look with a concentration of Anglo-Indians.

Telugu and Urdu are the principal languages spoken in Hyderabad. Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Both Urdu and Telugu have linguistically impacted on each other in this region. Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised The Telugu spoken here has assimilated many Urdu words into it. Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised And the Urdu spoken here is also unique, with influences of Telugu and Marathi, giving rise to a dialect sometimes called Hyderabadi Urdu or Deccani. Hyderabadi Urdu (Urdu حیدرآبادی اردو is a dialect of Urdu spoken in Hyderabad India. Dakhni, also known as Dakkhani, Deccani (Urdu دکنی is a dialect of the Urdu language, was spoken in the Deccan region of southern The Telugu spoken in Hyderabad and rest of Telangana prior to formation of the present state of Andhra Pradesh was very distinct from the one spoken in coastal Andhra. Telangana or Telingana ( Telugu: తెలంగాణ is a region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. A large percentage of the population is also well-versed in English.

Civic administration

Main article: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation

The city is administered by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC),^[10] whose titular head is the Mayor who has few executive powers. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation earlier known as the MCH is the Urban planning agency that oversees Hyderabad The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation earlier known as the MCH is the Urban planning agency that oversees Hyderabad In the past, the mayor was chosen by the legislative body of the corporation, but just before the last elections, the state government modified the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad Act to stipulate that the mayoral election be held directly and simultaneously with the corporation elections. The real executive power of the corporation is vested in the Municipal Commissioner, an IAS officer appointed by the Andhra Pradesh state government. The Indian Administrative Service ( IAS) is the administrative Civil service of the Indian government. The Mayor and the Corporation legislative body can and have been in the past dismissed by the state government. For several years elections had not been held for the corporation. Recently the corporation completed its full term and elections are due to the GHMC and for the post of Mayor.

A large part of the twin city Secunderabad and some parts of Hyderabad itself come under the jurisdiction of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board(SCB) owing to a large presence of military units. Secuderabad Cantonment Board (SCB or Cantonment Board is the Civic agency for Secunderabad, India. The infrastructure and civic administration in these areas is controlled by SCB which comes under the ministry of defence of the union government of India. The President of the board is the incumbent Secunderabad area Indian army commander, who is of the rank of Brigadier, an one-star General officer. The executive powers are vested in the civilian Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the cantonment board who is appointed by the defence ministry.

The Hyderabad Police comes under the state Home Ministry and is headed by a Police Commissioner, an IPS officer. Indian police redirects here For other uses see Indian police (disambiguation. Basheerbagh, houses important government offices such as the Police Commissioner's office, Police Control room, Income tax Commissioner's office, Central Excise and customs office, Central Reservation office etc. Basheerbagh is a major city center in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh. The city is divided into five police zones, each headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police. The Traffic Police is a semi-autonomous body under the Hyderabad Police.

The GHMC is in charge of the civic needs and the infrastructure of the metropolis. Hyderabad is divided into 100 municipal wards, each overseen by a corporator. The corporators of the administration are elected through a popular vote, and almost all the state political parties field candidates. The metropolitan area of Hyderabad covers two districts, Hyderabad and Rangareddy. Rangareddy district (also sometimes spelled Ranga Reddy) is a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The administration of each district is headed by a District Collector who is in charge of property records and revenue collection for the Central government. The District Collector is a Central Indian Government appointee who is in charge of the governance of a district in a state. The district collector also oversees the national elections held in the city. Elections in India are more than a process of voting someone to rule the nation

Hyderabad is the seat of the State High Court known as the AP HIgh Court, and also has two lower courts - the Small Causes Court for civil matters and the Sessions Court for criminal cases. In Indian cities the Small Causes Court is responsible for adjudicating matters related to civil cases A Sessions Court is a Court of law which exists in several Commonwealth countries Hyderabad elects two members to the Lok Sabha, the lower-house of the Indian parliament, who represent the constituencies of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The Lok Sabha (also titled the House of the People, by the Constitution) is the directly elected Lower house of the Parliament of India In addition, parts of the city overlap two other Lok Sabha electoral districts. Hyderabad elects thirteen representatives to the State's Legislative Assembly.

Economy

See Also:List of IT companies in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the financial and economic capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is the largest contributor to the state's gross domestic product, state tax and excise revenues. The workforce participation is about 29 percent. Starting in the 1990s, the economic pattern of the city has changed from being a primarily service city to being one with a more diversified spectrum, including trade, transport, commerce, storage, communication etc. Service industry is the major contributor, with urban workforce constituting 90% of the total workforce.

Hyderabad is known as the city of pearls, lakes and, lately, for its IT companies. The bangles market known as Laad Bazaar is situated near Charminar. Laad Bazaar or Choodi Bazaar is a very old market popular for Bangles located in Hyderabad. Products such as silverware, saris, Nirmal and Kalamkari paintings and artifacts, unique Bidri handcrafted items, lacquer bangles studded with stones, silk-ware, cotton-ware and handloom-based clothing materials are made and traded through the city for centuries. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Nirmal is a city mandal headquarters and a Municipality in Adilabad district in the Indian Kalamkari or Qalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed Cotton Textile, produced in parts of India. Bidri is a decorative metal object ornamented with a type of Indian Inlay work made from Tin, Copper, Lead, and Zinc, and is made Handicraft, also known as craftwork or simply Craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or using only simple tools In a general sense lacquer is a clear or coloured Varnish, that dries by solvent evaporation and often a curing process as well that produces a hard durable finish in any Bangles (Kangan (Valayal (Gaaju or Chudi are ornaments worn mainly by women Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp

Hyderabad is a major centre for pharmaceuticals with companies such as Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Matrix Laboratories, Hetero Drugs Limited, Divis Labs, Aurobindo Pharma Limited and Vimta Labs being housed in the city. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd (Reddy's founded in 1984 by Dr K Initiatives such as Genome Valley, Fab City and the Nano Technology park are expected to create extensive infrastructure in bio-technology. Genome Valley is a biotech cluster setup near Hyderabad India to provide world-class facilities to over 100 Biotech companies Fab City Hyderabad India The Andhra Pradesh government and SemIndia have announced the setting up of a $3-billion (Rs 13500 crore project to manufacture semiconductors used in computers ^[11]

Like many Indian cities, Hyderabad has witnessed a remarkable growth in the real estate business, thanks to a predominantly information-technology-driven boom in the 1990s and the retail industry growth over the last few years which have spurred hectic commercial activity. Real estate is a legal term (in some jurisdictions notably in the USA, United Kingdom A number of mega malls have come up or are being built in the city. Real Estate demand in the suburban and rural areas surrounding Hyderabad has gone up exponentially leading to reckless increase in prices over the past few years.

The retail industry in Hyderabad is on the rise. Many International and national brands have set up retail chains here. The city has multiple CBDs (Central Business district) spread across the city. Major business/commercial districts are Abids, Ameerpet-Punjagutta-Somajiguda areas, Banjara Hills, Charminar area, Dilsukhnagar, Kukatpally etc. For the advancement of infrastructure in the city, the government is building a skyscraper business district at Manchirevula with a 450 m supertall APIIC Tower at its centre, which upon completion will be the tallest building in India.

Information technology industry

Main article: Information Technology industry in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad city is today known for its IT and IT Enabled Services, Pharmaceuticals and Entertainment industries. SeeAlso List of IT companies in Hyderabad Hyderabad is known as the second Silicon Valley in India after Bangalore. Information technology ( IT) as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA is "the study design development implementation support Business process outsourcing ( BPO) contains the transmission of processes along with the associated operational activities and responsibilities to a third party with at least A drug, broadly speaking is any chemical substance that when absorbed into the body See also Entertainment (disambiguation and The Entertainer (disambiguation Entertainment is an activity designed to give people Many Software firms, call centres, Business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, dealing with IT and other technological services were set up in the 1990s making it one of the major regions for call centre setups, technology development and KPO hubs in India. A call centre or call center (see spelling differences) is a centralized office used for the purpose of receiving and transmitting a large volume of requests by Business process outsourcing ( BPO) contains the transmission of processes along with the associated operational activities and responsibilities to a third party with at least The development of a township with state-of-the-art facilities called HITEC City prompted several IT and ITES companies to set up operations in the city. See also List of IT companies in Hyderabad HITEC City stands for H yderabad I nformation T echnology E ngineering C onsultancy Information technology ( IT) as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA is "the study design development implementation support Business process outsourcing ( BPO) contains the transmission of processes along with the associated operational activities and responsibilities to a third party with at least An aggressive promotion of growth in this area has led civic boosters to call the city "Cyberabad". Hyderabad has also been referred to as the second Silicon Valley of India next to Bangalore. For the valley nicknamed "Silicone Valley" see San Fernando Valley. Bangalore ( officially Bengaluru ( Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು) is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. ^[12] There have been extensive investments in digital infrastructure within the city promoting the setting up of several campuses by a vast array of companies within the city. A digital system uses discrete (discontinuous values usually but not always Symbolized Numerically (hence called "digital" to represent information for Infrastructure typically refers to the technical structures that support a society such as Roads Water supply, Wastewater, Power grids SeeAlso List of IT companies in Hyderabad Hyderabad is known as the second Silicon Valley in India after Bangalore. This list includes several multinational corporations having established their development centres in the city. The major areas where such campuses have been set up are Madhapur and Gachibowli. Madhapur is home to the IT industry in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, India. Gachibowli is a major IT suburb of Hyderabad. It is situated about 5 km away from HITEC City, another IT hub

Hyderabad is the asian home of many Fortune 500 Corporations. Microsoft (the largest R&D campus outside the US), Computer Associates, Amazon, GE, IBM,AMD, Accenture, Google, Motorolla, DuPont, Samsung, Deloitte, Oracle Corporation, Yahoo, Dell, Franklin Templeton, HSBC, Qualcomm, Agilent, ADP, Rockwell Collins, Bank of America, CSC, Verizon, Convergys, ABN Amro, Texas Instruments, Hewlett-Packard, Virtusa, are some the Fortune 500 companies that have significant presence in Hyderabad. Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational Computer technology Corporation, which rose to dominate the Home computer CA Inc &mdash formerly Computer Associates Inc &mdash is a multinational Computer software corporation headquartered in Islandia New York. Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington. International Business Machines Corporation abbreviated IBM and nicknamed "Big Blue", is a multinational Computer Technology Accenture () is a global Management consulting, Technology services, and Outsourcing company Google Inc is an American public corporation, earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search, e-mail, online Motorola Inc ( is an American, multinational Fortune 100, Telecommunications company based in Schaumburg Illinois. E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée The Samsung Group ( Korean:, Samsung Guerup) is South Korea 's largest company or Chaebol and the world's largest conglomerate Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (also branded as Deloitte) is one of the largest Professional services firms in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along Oracle Corporation ( specializes in developing and marketing Enterprise software products — particularly Database management systems In 2007 Oracle ranked The multinational technology company Dell Inc develops manufactures sells and supports Personal computers and other computer-related products Franklin Resources Inc is an Investment firm originally founded in New York in 1947 as Franklin Distributors Inc HSBC Holdings plc ( (,,,) is a Public limited company incorporated in England and Wales, headquartered in London. Qualcomm ( is a wireless telecommunications research and development company based in San Diego California Agilent Technologies ( or Agilent, is a measurement and instrument company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Rockwell Collins Inc ( is a large United States -based international company headquartered in Cedar Rapids Iowa primarily providing Aviation and Information Banc of America Securities Bank of America () is the largest bank by asset and second largest commercial Bank by deposits and Market capitalization in United CSC2jpg|thumb|250px|CSC's branch office in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India]] Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC is an Information technology "Verizon" redirects here this article is about the corporation see also Verizon Wireless, Verizon Online DSL and Verizon FiOS. Convergys Corporation ( is a multi-national corporation that provides relationship management solutions outsourced customer and HR management solutions consulting and professional services ABN AMRO is a Dutch bank currently owned by RFS Holdings BV, a consortium of Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Fortis Bank Nederland, and Banco Santander Texas Instruments ( better known in the electronics industry (and popularly as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, USA Virtusa Corporation ( is an information technology services company headquartered at Massachusetts USA Honeywell plans to open up a new R&D centre at Nanakramguda, outskirts of the city. Honeywell ( is a major American multinational conglomerate company that produces a variety of consumer products engineering services and aerospace systems

Indian IT giants such as Satyam, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Polaris, Infotech, Apollo Health Street, Zavata Inc. Satyam Computer Services Ltd is a Consulting and Information technology services company based in Hyderabad, India. Infosys Technologies Limited () is a multinational Information technology services company headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Wipro Technologies ( is an Information technology service company established in India in 1980 Tata Consultancy Services Limited ( TCS) is an Indian software services and consulting company Polaris (α UMi / α Ursae Minoris / Alpha Ursae Minoris commonly North(ern Star or Pole Star, and sometimes Lodestar Information technology ( IT) as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA is "the study design development implementation support and Mayur's group of industries also have set up their development centres in the city.

Transport

Main article: Transport in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Road

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation^[13] runs a fleet of 19,000 buses, the largest in the world. Transportation in Hyderabad India Air See also Hyderabad International Airport Hyderabad owing to its geographic location is considered to become Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station earlier known as Imlibun (means forest of Tamarind trees Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC is the leading transport corporation in Andhra Pradesh State India. ^[14] Hyderabad has the third largest bus station facility in Asia, with 72 platforms for 72 buses to load passengers at a time. Officially named as the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, it is locally known as the Imlibun Bus Station. Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station earlier known as Imlibun (means forest of Tamarind trees Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station earlier known as Imlibun (means forest of Tamarind trees

The yellow colored Auto Rickshaw usually referred to as an "auto", is the most widely used transport/ taxi service and has flag down of Rs 12 for first 1. An auto rickshaw or tuk tuk ( auto autorick or rickshaw in popular parlance is a Motor vehicle that is one of the chief 6 km and then Rs 7 per km.

Hyderabad is connected to the rest of the country by National Highways—NH-7, NH-9 and NH-202. The list of National Highways in India gives a region wide listing of the Indian Highways, a class of roads maintained by the National Highways Authority of India Like other cities, Hyderabad suffers from traffic congestion. Several flyovers have been built for smooth flow of traffic at important junctions. Inner and Outer ring roads, going in and around Hyderabad city is also underway and is proposed to make travel in the city easier.

Rail

Hyderabad has a combination of light rail transportation system known as the MultiModal Transport System (MMTS) and suburban railway system which offer connectivity between rail and road transport for the facility of the commuters. MMTS or Multi-Modal Transport System is a Commuter rail system in Hyderabad, India. MMTS or Multi-Modal Transport System is a Commuter rail system in Hyderabad, India. MMTS provides connectivity to all major parts of the city, and is a suitable alternative for those who wanting to avoid road traffic. The South Central Railway headquarters are located at Secunderabad. The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. The three main railway stations are Secunderabad Railway Station, Hyderabad Railway Station (Nampally) and Kachiguda Railway Station. Reference: wwwscrailwaygovin Secunderabad Railway station is the headquarters of South Central Railway. The Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station, popularly known as Nampally Railway Station is located at Nampally, a locality in Hyderabad. Nampally is one of the biggest suburb of Hyderabad, India. The biggest landmark is the Nampally Railway station which is the gateway of Hyderabad city The Hyderabad Railway Station at Nampally is the main station for the city, providing connectivity to all other parts of the state as well the country. The Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station, popularly known as Nampally Railway Station is located at Nampally, a locality in Hyderabad. Nampally is one of the biggest suburb of Hyderabad, India. The biggest landmark is the Nampally Railway station which is the gateway of Hyderabad city

The Hyderabad Metro has been planned and constructional activity will begin in August 2008. The Hyderabad Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS also known as the Hyderabad Metro ( Telugu: హైదరాబాద్ మెట్రో is one of the several The Metro is expected to ease the burgeoning traffic in the city. The Metro will travel in three different routes,with a stretch of 72 km approximately, extending even to the outskirts in the second phase of its construction. ^[15]

Air

There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of passengers leading to increased air traffic. Hyderabad International Airport (హైదరాబాదు అంతర్జాతీయ విమానాశ్రయము) also known as Rajiv Gandhi International Airport The Begumpet Airport was unable to cope with the situation and was shut down on 22 March 2008. Begumpet Airport at Hyderabad, also known as Hyderabad Airport, used to be the only international airport in Andhra Pradesh, however it is now defunct The new Hyderabad International Airport has been opened with state-of-the-art facilities at Shamshabad. Hyderabad International Airport (హైదరాబాదు అంతర్జాతీయ విమానాశ్రయము) also known as Rajiv Gandhi International Airport WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Shamshabad is suburban village and mandal headquarters located on the outskirts of Hyderabad It started commercial operations on 23 March 2008. The airport has the longest runway in South Asia and caters to the high passenger and cargo transits. The longest express flyover in the country is being constructed from Mehdipatnam to Aramgarh for providing dedicated high speed travel to the airport. Mehdipatnam is a major suburb in Hyderabad, India. It is part of the old city of Hyderabad A proposal for extending the MMTS to the new airport is under consideration. MMTS or Multi-Modal Transport System is a Commuter rail system in Hyderabad, India. There are three wide roads leading to the new airport from the city and modern taxis can shuttle passengers between the city and the airport.

Culture

The City has evolved into a cosmopolitan society due to the heavy presence of the Information technology Industry while maintaining ancient culture and traditions. Historically, Hyderabad has been the city where distinct cultural and linguistic traditions of North India and South India meet. Geography Northern India lies mainly on continental India and a very small part of it lies on the Indian peninsula South India is the area encompassing India 's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union Hyderabadis, as residents of the city are known, have developed a distinctive culture which is a mixture of ancient Hindu traditions of Telugu people and Islamic Culture. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Telugu people refer to the group of peoples who natively speak the Telugu language. The Muslim culture of Hyderabad refers to the culture associated with Muslims of Hyderabad State, India.

Women of all cultures and faiths in Hyderabad typically wear either the traditional Indian dress, the sari, or, increasingly, the Salwar kameez especially among the younger population. Hyderabadi Biryani is a famous meat and rice dish of Hyderabad India. for the town in Nepal see Sari Nepal A sari or saree or shari is a female garment in the Indian subcontinent Salwar kameez ( also spelled shalwar kameez or shalwar qameez) is a traditional dress worn by both women and men in Southern Asia. A large percentage of Muslim women in the city wear either the burqa or the hijab. A burqa (also Transliterated burkha, burka or burqua) is an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions for the Islam and clothing Hijab or ħijāb ( ar حجاب, pronounced) is the Arabic term for "cover" (noun based on the root حجب meaning "to The traditional Hyderabadi garb for females are the Khara Dupatta and the Shalwar Qamis, and for the males, it is the Sherwani. The Khara Dupatta (a standing veil is an elaborate Wedding Ensemble comprising of a Kurta (tunic Chooridaar (ruched pair of pants and 6 yard Salwar kameez ( also spelled shalwar kameez or shalwar qameez) is a traditional dress worn by both women and men in Southern Asia. This article pertains to the garment For information on the tribe see Sherwani (tribe. This is one of the more visible cultural attributes of Hyderabad. The Muslim culture of Hyderabad refers to the culture associated with Muslims of Hyderabad State, India. One of Hyderabad's public carnivals is the annual immersion of Lord Ganesh idols after the 10 day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Ananta Chaturdashi (locally known as the Ganesh Nimajjanam). Ganesha ( Sanskrit: sa गणेश Gaṇeśa) also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh and also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar Ganesha Chaturthi ( IAST: Gaṇeśa Caturthī Devanagari: गणेश चतुर्थी or Ganesha Festival is a day on which Lord Ganesha Anant Chaturdashi is the last day of the Hindu festival of Ganeshotsav. Bonalu a vernacular festival that is celebrated with great fervour. Bonalu ( Telugu: బోనాలు) is a Hindu festival celebrated in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and some parts of Telangana, to honour Another is the procession of Muharram which takes place every year 10th Muharram (1st month of Islamic calendar). Muharram ( Arabic: ar محرم is the first month of the Islamic calendar. While this event is mourned throughout the Shia Muslim world , the old city of Hyderabad is known for its grand procession in which participants sacrifice their own blood by hitting on their heads, chest and back with sharp edge weapons (knives, swords and knives attached to chains).

Hyderabadi cuisine is a blend of Mughal and Persian cuisine. Hyderabadi Cuisine is a princely Legacy of the Nizams is a blend of Mughlai and Persian cuisines The use of ingredients is carefully chosen For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Hyderabadi Biryani is an iconic dish of the region. Hyderabadi Biryani is a famous meat and rice dish of Hyderabad India. Other native preparations include Qubani ka meetha, Double ka meetha, Phirni (a sweet vermicelli porridge eaten during the festival of Deepawali, Nahari Kulche also known as paya and Haleem (a meat dish traditionally eaten during the holy month of Ramzan). Qubani ka meetha or khubani ka meetha is a Dessert made from dried Apricots originating from Hyderabad, India Double Ka Meetha, or Shahi Tukda in Northern India is a dessert from Hyderabad that consists of fried bread slices soaked in hot milk with spices and garnished with Khowa Kheer ( Sanskrit: हिन्दी (Payasam Oriya: Kheeri) a traditional dish in the Indian subcontinent, is a Rice pudding typically Diwali, or Deepavali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal (Markiscarali is a major Indian and Nepalese festival and a significant Hyderabadi haleem ( Urdu: حيدر آبادی حلیم) is a distinct variant of haleem originating in Hyderabad in South India. Ramadan or Ramazan ( Arabic: رمضان Ramaḍān) is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic

Indian sweets are known for their ghee-based items. Indian sweets or Mithai, are known throughout the entire World Ghee ( Hindi घी ghī, Urdu گھی ghī, Punjabi ਘਿਉ/گھیو ghiu, Kashmiri ग्याव/گیاو Mozamjahi Market located in Nampally, is known for its fruit biscuits and the sweet Dil Khush. Moazzam Jahi Market is an important suburb in Hyderabad, India. Nampally is one of the biggest suburb of Hyderabad, India. The biggest landmark is the Nampally Railway station which is the gateway of Hyderabad city Hyderabadi Cuisine is a princely Legacy of the Nizams is a blend of Mughlai and Persian cuisines The use of ingredients is carefully chosen A family residing in Azeez Bagh palace in the old part of the city is famous for the preparation of badaam ki jaali (Almond lattice confection). Also widely found on street-corners are Irani café's that offer Irani chai, Irani samosa and Osmania biscuit. Irani cafes used to be an indelible part of Mumbai 's cosmopolitan heritage

Education and research

Main article: Education in Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in India. The Indian School of Business (ISB located in Hyderabad India is an international business school providing postgraduate programmes in Management ( Master of Business Administration The Financial Times ( FT) is a British international business Newspaper. The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum at Dar-Ul-Shifa on the southern bank of the Musi river in the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in southern India The city hosts two central universities three deemed universities and six state universities The city is home to three central universities, two deemed universities, and six state universities. Among them is the Osmania University, established in 1917, which is the seventh oldest university in India and the third oldest in South India. Osmania University (also known as OU in short is a Public university situated in the city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, India. ^[17] Important institutions for technical education such as Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, International Institute of Information Technology are located in this city. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University ( JNTU) is a University main branch located at Kukatpally, Hyderabad. The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (also IIIT-Hyderabad IIIT-H is an autonomous self-supporting institution started in 1998 with seed support Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, a well known educational institution in the field of Agriculture is located on the outskirts of the city. The Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU (formerly Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU was established on June 12 1964 at Hyderabad. Important medical institutions such as the Gandhi Medical College, Osmania Medical College and several other private medical colleges such as Deccan College of Medical Sciences are located in Hyderabad. Gandhi Medical College, founded 14 September 1954, is a medical college in Padmarao Nagar, Secunderabad in the state of Andhra Pradesh Osmania Medical College is a Medical school in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Deccan College of Medical Science (DCMS is a medical college for the muslim minority situated in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh offering the course of MBBS

The Indian School of Business, a top ranking business school which attracts students from all over the world is present at Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The Indian School of Business (ISB located in Hyderabad India is an international business school providing postgraduate programmes in Management ( Master of Business Administration Hyderabad Central University, National Academy of Legal Studies & Research, Maulana Azad National Urdu University and English and Foreign Languages University are other famous universities which are present in the city. The University of Hyderabad is an institute of post-graduate teaching and research National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR University of Law was set up in Hyderabad, India in 1998 to create a generation of able and Institution Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a Central University located in the city of Hyderabad in South India. The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU (earlier CIEFL is a central university based in India. The IIT and BITS are starting in and around Hyderabad shortly. The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs, are a group of fourteen autonomous Engineering and Technology -oriented institutes of Higher education established

Hyderabad has various research institutes such as the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and ICRISAT. Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT is a premier national level research laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB is one of the constituent national laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR the premier multidisciplinary Research The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics or ICRISAT is a non-profit and non-political research organization helping the poor in the semi-arid Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has research centres in Hyderabad to develop communication and radar systems and for the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). The Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO) ( Hindi: रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं विकास संघठन, The Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP was an Indian Ministry of Defence program for the development of a comprehensive range of missiles including Nuclear energy sector has a strong presence with three organisations under Department of Atomic Energy (India) including the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL). The Department of Atomic Energy ( DAE) is a department within the Ministry of Science and Technology in India. Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD for Exploration and Research with headquarters at Hyderabad and seven regional centers is the oldest unit of the Department of Atomic Energy The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC Hyderabad, India was established in 1971 as a major industrial unit of Department of Atomic Energy (India

See also: List of institutions based in Hyderabad, India

Media

Main article: Media in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Prasads IMAX Theater

Ravindra Bharathi, a famous center for arts and theatre in the city

Cinema

Hyderabad is home to the second largest film industry in India, Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood which produces approximately 150 movies every year. Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in India. Education in Hyderabad India is centered in a number of academic institutions Hyderabad or Haydarābād /haɪd̪əraːbaːd̪/ ( Telugu: హైదరాబాదు Urdu: حیدر آباد is the Capital city of the Ravindra Bharathi is a Theatre built by Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1964. Telugu Cinema (Telugu తెలుగు సినీపరిశ్రమ refers to the cinema in Telugu language, sometimes referred as Tollywood, a Saradhi Studios, Annapurna Studios, Ramanaidu Studios, Ramakrishna Studios, Padmalaya Studios, Ramoji Film City (the largest Film Studio in the world) are some of the notable film studios in the city. Annapurna Studios is a production house which was previously owned by Akkineni Nageswara Rao and is currently owned by his son Akkineni Nagarjuna. Ramoji Film City ( RFC) is the world’s largest integrated film studio complex at over of land. The first Hyderabad International Film Festival (HIFF) was organised in 2007 by the Hyderabad Film Club and Andhra Pradesh Film Directors Association. The Hyderabad International Film Festival (HIFF is a Film festival in Hyderabad India. Prasads at Hyderabad has an IMAX screen (the largest IMAX screen in the world) as well as smaller multiplex screens and other malls inside it. IMAX (short for Image MAXimum is a Film format created by Canada 's IMAX Corporation that has the capacity to display images of far greater size and Adlabs Goldspot, PVR Cinemas, Cine Planet and Talkie Town are few other multiplexes in Hyderabad with the famous ADLABS chain of multiplexes opened 4 screens at Ameerpet. Ravindra Bharati located at Saifabad circle, is an important and well known center for theatre and performing arts in the city. Ravindra Bharathi is a Theatre built by Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1964. Many artists from around the world perform here regularly. Lalitha Kala Thoranam located within the Public gardens at Nampally, is also a similar center for arts and theatre. Nampally is one of the biggest suburb of Hyderabad, India. The biggest landmark is the Nampally Railway station which is the gateway of Hyderabad city

Radio & TV

The radio industry has expanded with a number of private and government owned FM channels being introduced. All India Radio (abbreviated as AIR) officially known as Akashvani ( Devanagari: आकाशवाणी ākāshavānī ( Urdu: اکاشوانی The FM radio channels that broadcast in the city include AIR Vividh Bharathi FM (102. All India Radio (abbreviated as AIR) officially known as Akashvani ( Devanagari: आकाशवाणी ākāshavānī ( Urdu: اکاشوانی 8 MHz), AIR Rainbow FM (101. 9 MHz), Radio Mirchi FM (98. Radio Mirchi is a nationwide network of private FM radio stations in India. 3 MHz), Radio City FM (91. 1 MHz), Big FM (92. Big FM is a nationwide private FM radio station in India owned by Indian businessman Anil Ambani. 7 MHz), S FM (93. 5 MHz) and AIR Gyan Vani FM (107. 6 MHz). State-owned Doordarshan transmits two terrestrial television channels and one satellite television channel from Hyderabad. Doordarshan (दूरदर्शन literally Tele-Vision) is the public television broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati, a public Many private regional television channels broadcast from Hyderabad, including DD-Saptagiri, ETV, Gemini, Teja, Maa TV, ETV Urdu, Vissa, ETV2, TV9, Zee Telugu, Gemini Music, Gemini News, NTV, TV 5, Bhakthi TV, Samskruthi, Shubhavartha TV, Sahara Samay . DD Saptagiri (దూరదర్శన్ సప్తగిరి is a state owned TV channel telecasting from Hyderabad. is the first 24 general Entertainment Telugu chanel which revolutionalised the Regional Television Industry with its programming quality and broadcasting standards Gemini TV is a Telugu language Indian Television channel offered by Sun Network. Teja TV is a Telugu language Indian Television channel offered by Sun Network. Maa TV is a Telugu language TV Channel based in Hyderabad India. ETV Urdu is an Indian Television network that broadcasts in Urdu and is owned by ETV Network. Raj Network is one of the major Tamil language Satellite television networks based in Chennai, India. ETV2 is first 24-hour Telugu news channels in Andhra Pradesh, India. Zee TV is an India -based Satellite television channel in the Zee Network umbrella which carries broadcasts in Hindi and other regional Gemini Music is first 24X7 Music channel in Telugu from the Sun Network Gemini News is a 24X7 News Channel from Sun Network Though the channel was launched in May 2004 with much hype and publicity it failed to attract the viewers NTV, an Indian regional Telugu channel launched on August 30 2007 Bhakti TV is a devotional channel in Telugu which caters to the people of all religions Samskruthi is a spiritual channel in Telugu from the Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited which was popular with the TV9 channels A channel from Asianet communications called Sitara is due to start operations soon.

Print

Hyderabad has three print media groups that publish several newspapers and magazines in English, Telugu and Urdu. The major Telugu dailies include the Eenadu, Vaartha, Andhra Jyothi, Andhra Prabha, Andhra Bhoomi, Praja Shakthi, Saakshi. Eenadu (ఈనాడు headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is the largest circulated Telugu news daily in the state of Andhra Pradesh Vaartha, headquartered in Hyderabad, India is a Telugu news paper Andhra Jyothi is a Telugu daily newspaper in Andhra Pradesh edited by K Andhra Prabha is a Telugu daily newspaper Andhra Bhoomi is a Telugu daily newspaper It Covers whole of Andhra Pradesh with editions from Hyderabad Vijayawada Visakhapatnam Rajahmundry Anantapur Karimnagar For the Telugu newspaper of the same name see Saakshi (newspaper Saakshi is a 1967 Indian movie The major English dailies are The Deccan Chronicle, Business Standard, The Hindu, The Times of India, The Indian Express and The Economic Times. The Deccan Chronicle is an English language Newspaper simultaneously published in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in Business Standard is a financial daily from Business Standard Ltd (BSL The Hindu is a single-edition English-language Indian newspaper The Times of India ( TOI) is a leading English-language Broadsheet Daily newspaper in India. For bi-furicated southern edition see The New Indian Express The Indian Express is an Indian newspaper owned by Ramnath Goenka The Economic Times, launched in 1961 is India's largest financial daily and the world's second largest financial daily after The Wall Street Journal, The major Urdu dailies are The Siasat Daily, The Munsif Daily, The Etemaad, Rehnuma-e-Deccan, Rozanama Rashtriya Sahara, The Daily Milap. Siasat is a popular Urdu Newspaper from the south Indian city of Hyderabad.

Communications

Hyderabad is covered by a large network of optical fibre cables. The city's telephone system is serviced by four Telecom Utility companies: BSNL, Tata Indicom, Reliance and Airtel. Introduction Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL is a part of the Tata Group of companies an Indian conglomerate Bharti Airtel, formerly known as Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited (BTVL is India 's largest cellular service provider with more than 75 million subscribers as of August There are seven mobile phone companies: GSM players include BSNL, Vodafone, Idea, Airtel and CDMA is offered by BSNL, Virgin Mobile, Tata Indicom and Reliance. GSM ( Global System for Mobile communications: originally from Groupe Spécial Mobile) is the most popular standard for Mobile phones in the Vodafone is a Mobile network operator headquartered in Berkshire, England, UK. Idea Cellular is a wireless Telephony company operating in various states in India. Bharti Airtel, formerly known as Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited (BTVL is India 's largest cellular service provider with more than 75 million subscribers as of August Code division multiple access ( CDMA) is a Channel access method utilized by various radio communication technologies Virgin Mobile is a brand used by many Mobile phone service providers based in the United Kingdom, and operating Introduction Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL is a part of the Tata Group of companies an Indian conglomerate Soon to be joining this list would be Spice Telecom. Spice Telecom is the Brand name of Spice Communications Limited a Mobile phone service provider in India Several companies like BSNL, Beam Cable, Pioneer, Tata Indicom, Bharti, Hathway, Reliance, Vodafone, Sify Ltd. Introduction Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL is a part of the Tata Group of companies an Indian conglomerate Hathway is a major Cable television service operator in India. Vodafone is a Mobile network operator headquartered in Berkshire, England, UK. Sify Technologies Limited (formerly Sify Limited and Satyam Infoway Limited ( is an, established in 1998, based in Chennai, India. and YOU Telecom offer broadband Internet access.

Sports

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium

G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium

Cricket and Hockey are the most popular sports in the city. GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium is a stadium in Hyderabad. It has a capacity of 30000 spectators Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries Field hockey is a Team sport in which players attempt to score goals by hitting the Ball across the pitch with a stick Hyderabad Sultans won the inaugural Premiere Hockey League championship in 2005. The Premier Hockey League (PHL is a professional league competition for Field Hockey clubs in the top division of the Indian hockey system Cricket is the favorite sport among kids and the youth, and is played in all varieties such as home cricket, street cricket, ground cricket etc. The game of Badminton is usually played by adults and veterans in the locality parks. Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles or two opposing pairs (doubles who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court

Cricket

The earliest stadium built in the city is the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium. The Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium is a cricket stadium in Hyderabad India. Formerly known as Fateh Maidan, it was, till recently, the city's only stadium that could conduct International cricket matches. The first cricket match was played here was on November 19, 1955. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) The stadium is currently is being used to conduct ICL matches. The Indian Cricket League (ICL is a private Cricket league that runs parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL managed by BCCI. The new Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal has a capacity of approximately 55,000 spectators and is being enhanced to have world class facilities. History HCA's previous home ground was the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in the Fateh Maidan sports complex at Basheerbagh in central Hyderabad Hyderabad's cricket team in the Indian Premier League was bought by Deccan Chronicle for USD 107 million. Deccan Chargers is the franchise that represents the city of Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. The Indian Premier League (also known as the " DLF Indian Premier League" and often abbreviated as IPL) is a Twenty20 Cricket competition The Deccan Chronicle is an English language Newspaper simultaneously published in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in Notable players include Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Symonds, VVS Laxman, Herschelle Gibbs, Scott Styris, RP Singh, Shahid Afridi and Chaminda Vaas.

Indoor sports

The city also houses the Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex, the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium and the Velodrome. Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex is a sports complex in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium is a stadium in Hyderabad. It has a capacity of 30000 spectators A velodrome is an arena for Track cycling. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights The Aquatics Complex Stadium with a capacity of 2000 spectators hosts swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized events. Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium is multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 2000 spectators and wooden flooring with temperature control. Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium is an indoor sporting arena located in Hyderabad India. SAAP Tennis Complex has a central court that holds 4000 spectators and has seven courts with synthetic surface. The city also has five Go-Karting tracks and a Paint Ball Field.

Horse racing

The city is well known for Horse racing. The Hyderabad Race Club formerly known as the Nizam Race Club is located at Malakpet. The Hyderabad Race Club or Malakpet race course is a Thoroughbred racing association and Race track in Malakpet, in the Hyderabad Malakpet is one of the old suburbs of Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, India. The Hyderabad race club attracts jockeys from all over the country by conducting various derbys/events here. Deccan derby, a popular annual event is a regular feature here. The winter races also were conducted here recently. Further information about the races scheduled can be found at http://www.hydraces.com/

Attractions

Chowmahalla Palace

Birla Mandir

Statue of Buddha on the Hussain Sagar Lake

Nehru Zoological park, the only zoo park in the city

NTR gardens

Mughal gardens at Ramoji Film City, world's largest Film studio Shilparamam

• Charminar - the major landmark in Hyderabad with four graceful minarets. Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat (4 Palaces, was a palace belonging to the Nizams of Hyderabad state. Siddhārtha Gautama ( Sanskrit; Pali: Siddhattha Gotama) was a spiritual Teacher from Ancient India and the founder Hussain Sagar is a Lake in Hyderabad India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Ramoji Film City ( RFC) is the world’s largest integrated film studio complex at over of land. Shilparamam is an arts and Crafts village located in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, India. Charminar ( Devanagari: चार मीनार Nastaliq: چار مینار meaning "Four Towers" or " Mosque of the four Minarets For the mountain formation see Minarets (California. Minarets ( Arabic manara (lighthouse منارة but more usually مئذنة
• Falaknuma Palace - Built by an Italian architect through one of the Paigah nobles, Nawab Viqar al-Umra', complete in Italian marble. Falaknuma Palace is one of the finest palaces in Hyderabad, India. It's a beautiful and stunning piece of architecture with Louis XIV-style decor, a lavish Mughal ambience, Italian marble staircases and ornate fountains.
• Golconda Fort - located on the outskirts of the city, Golconda Fort is one of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India. Golkonda (or Golconda) Telugu గోల్కొండ, a ruined city of south-central India is situated west of Hyderabad, capital of ancient Hyderabad
• Chowmahalla Palace- It was the seat of Asaf Jahi dynasty, where the Nizam entertained his official guests and royal visitors. Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat (4 Palaces, was a palace belonging to the Nizams of Hyderabad state. Nizam ( Urdu: نظام‌) a shortened version of Nizam-ul-Mulk ( Urdu: نظام‌الملک) meaning Administrator of the Realm, was Initiated in 1750 by Nizam Salabat Jung and designed along the lines of the Shah's palace in Isfahan, this actually consists of a group of palaces each used as a Durbar Hall. Asaf ad-Dawlah Mir Ali Salabat Jang was an Indian king in the Deccan. Shah is an Iranian term for a Monarch (leader that has been adopted in many other languages Esfahān or Isfahan (historically also rendered as Ispahan or Hispahan, Old Persian: Aspadana, Middle Persian: Spahān Durbar Hall is a place where Indian Kings had their formal and informal meetings
• Salar Jung Museum - The museum houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world. The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum at Dar-Ul-Shifa on the southern bank of the Musi river in the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India Collections include "The Vieled Rebecca" and other huge collection of artifacts dating back to a few centuries. A mere day isn't enough to cover the whole museum.
• Taramati Baradari - Located near Golconda, built by a Qutb Shahi sultan, this place is a must visit. Taramati Baradari is a palace located in Hyderabad, India, that was built under the Seventh Sultan of Golconda, Abdullah Qutb Shah as an ode
• Mecca Masjid - a stone-built mosque, immediately southwest of Charminar. Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest and the biggest Mosques located in Hyderabad, India. Remarkable for its architecture, size and its royal splendour. This is one of the most beautiful mosques in Hyderabad.
• Birla Mandir (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) - a Hindu temple made of white marble located on top of a hill overlooking the city. Birla Mandir Hyderabad is a magnificent Hindu temple of Lord Venkateshwara incorporated in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Birla Science Museum - The science centre is another beautiful structure, reflecting the advances made in science and technology. The interior décor matches the architectural exterior of the centre built over 10,000 sq. feet. The centre is host to a number of divisions such as the Planetarium, the Science Museum, and the centre for Applied Mathematics and Computer Sciences.
• Birla Planetarium - The Planetarium is another magnificent building with a big dome resembling that of the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur and some of the earliest government structures in New Delhi. Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is a large planetarium near the Government of India tourist office providing a virtual tour of the stars and the solar system A special attraction are the shows which unveil the mysteries of the cosmos and the origins of the universe, comets, eclipses, unidentified flying objects and the clash of titans. The latest addition is the Dinosrium, which houses a collection of dinosaur egg fossils. The highlight of the museum is a mounted “Kotasurus Yamanpalliensis”, the remains of a 160 million old dinosaur.
• Purani Haveli - The official residence of the Nizam. For the 1989 Hindi horror film please see Purani Haveli (film Purani Haveli in Hyderabad India, was the official
• King Kothi Palace - The last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan lived here. King Kothi Palace was the palace where the erstwhile ruler the Seventh Nizam Osman Ali Khan Asaf Jah VII, of Hyderabad state lived here Asaf Jah VII (Osman Ali Khan Bahadur born April 6, 1886 &ndash died February 24, 1967) was the last Nizam (or ruler of the
• Qutb Shahi Tombs - Home for various Tombs dedicated to Rulers of Qutb Shahi dynasty, located at Shaikpet, near Golconda Fort. Qutb Shahi Tombs is the burial ground of the seven kings of the Qutb Shahi dynasty are situated at Ibrahim Bagh near Golconda. The Qutb Shahi dynasty ( Urdu: سلطنت قطب شاهی) (whose members were also called the Qutub Shahis) was the ruling family of the kingdom
• Birla Planetarium - located in the heart of the city on the panoramic hillock of Nawbat Pahad, the Birla Planetarium is a tribute to the advances made in science and technology. Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is a large planetarium near the Government of India tourist office providing a virtual tour of the stars and the solar system
• Lumbini Park - This is one of the popular parks in the city. The main attraction of this park was the Musical fountain. It is now replaced by the 1500 seater Laserium, the first of its kind in the state. Boat rides take you across the lake to give you a closer glimpse of the Buddha.
• Hussain Sagar - It is a man-made lake is also famous for the 18-metre tall Buddha statue on a platform island called "Rock of Gibraltar" in the middle of the lake, and for the Tank Bund which consists of beautiful gardens and statues of famous personalities. Hussain Sagar is a Lake in Hyderabad India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Hussain Sagar is a Lake in Hyderabad India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Boating and water sports are a regular feature here.
• Nehru Zoological Park - This zoo is among the largest in India, houses a large variety of animals, birds, nocturnal species, aquatic and amphibian species etc. Nehru Zoological Park is the largest Zoo in India, located near Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Located close to this is the Mir Alam lake, which is proposed to be converted into an Aquarium along the lines of Sentosa, Singapore.
• Botanical Gardens - These gardens are spread across a sprawling area of 120 acres (0. Botanical gardens grow a wide variety of Plants primarily to categorize and document for scientific purposes 49 km²), housing different varieties of herbs, plants, trees etc. These gardens provide a complete visual treat to the eyes with water bodies, meadows, and rich grasslands - nature at its best.
• Chilkur Balaji - Temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara. Around 23 km from Mehdipatnam.
• Necklace road - This popular boulevard lies on the other side of the lake, linking the IMAX theatre and Sanjivaiah park. Necklace Road is a popular Boulevard adjoining the Hussain Sagar lake which connects NTR Gardens to Sanjeevaiah Park. This has become the-place-to-be for the Hyderabadis in the evenings. This strip provides a scenic atmosphere with lush lawns and long rows of flower beds. Eat-Street,Water Front are popular restaurants located on this strip. The latest addition to this strip is the Jal Vihar, a mini water world designed to soothe your senses.
• NTR gardens - This leisure spot is located beside the IMAX theatre. Situated on 36 acres of land adjoining the Hussain sagar, these gardens provide every kind of entertainment and recreation. It also houses a memorial of Late Shri N. T. Rama Rao, former Chief Minister, with an exemplary piece of architecture.
• Gandipet - A man-made lake, the largest in Hyderabad. Osman Sagar popularly known as Gandipet, is an artificial Lake in the Indian province of Hyderabad. The lake is a major drinking water source to the city. Abutting the lake are lush gardens that provide an ideal ambience for a holiday.
• Himayat Sagar - A lake close to Gandipet. Himayat Sagar is located about 20 km from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, India. Osman Sagar popularly known as Gandipet, is an artificial Lake in the Indian province of Hyderabad.
• Laad Bazaar - also called Chudi Bazaar is on the west of Charminar, and known for its exquisite bangles, jewelry and pearls. Laad Bazaar or Choodi Bazaar is a very old market popular for Bangles located in Hyderabad. .
• Lotus Pond - A beautiful garden built around a pond situated in Jubilee Hills, said to have been designed by an Italian designer. Lotus Pond is a small water body situated off Banjara Hills Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, India This garden is currently maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad. It is also home to a few rare species of birds.
• Shilparamam- The Shilparamam ,near HITEC city,is an arts and crafts village which was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts such as sculpting wonders from stone,weaving in cotton, silk and gold thread, Dhaka muslin, Kondapalli toys, Bankura horses, gudda-guddis of Punjab, temple arts and a motley of Indian arts and crafts forms which have survived the assaults of both the industrial and cyber revolutions. Shilparamam is an arts and Crafts village located in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, India. Shilparamam is an arts and Crafts village located in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, India. See also List of IT companies in Hyderabad HITEC City stands for H yderabad I nformation T echnology E ngineering C onsultancy

• Sanghi Temple - A temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara graces a promontory overlooking Sanghi Nagar. The Sanghi Temple is located at Sanghi Nagar in the city of Hyderabad in India is located about 35 km from the heart of city
• Ramoji Film City (RFC) is the world’s largest integrated film studio cum theme park, at nearly 2,000 acres (8 km²). Ramoji Film City ( RFC) is the world’s largest integrated film studio complex at over of land. It is also one of Asia’s most popular tourism and recreation centres. Recently, it has made its way to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest film studio in the world. Opened in 1996, it is located about 25 km from Hyderabad on Vijayawada National Highway (NH-9).
• Sai Geetha Ashram (SGA) The ashram is a holy precinct with sacred lush greenary with more than 400 varities of trees for people to find solutions to their myriad problems through the medium of rituals to 'Vriksha Devatas'(tree-deities). They respond promptly when supplicated to in worship. It is located about 23 km from Hyderabad on National Highway (NH-7).

For further details visit Sai Geetha Ashram.

• The World's Most Unique Divine Clock The Divine Clock located at Sai Geetha Ashram is the first of its kind in the world which is installed at a height of 65ft. with its diameter stretching to 25. 3ft. At the stroke of every hour there will be the sound of conch followed by the vibrating sound of 'OM' 5 times. The vibration are absorbed by the sacred trees in the Ashram. At that time clasp any tree to receive the positive energy in abundance. A model of a 5ft. man (fondly named Bojja Raja) will emerge from beneath the clock and strike the bell accordingly. This is to remind man to awaken from the deep slumber he is in, for time is ticking away.

Sister cities

Hyderabad has several sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International. Sister Cities International is a Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering Town twinning, especially between cities in the United States ^[18]

Riverside, California, USA Orlando, Florida, USA Osaka, Japan Dubai, UAE Munich, Germany Bloemfontein, South Africa Taipei,Taiwan [19]

References

External links

• Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad
• Hyderabad Urban Development Authority
• Hyderabad, India at the Open Directory Project
• New York Times - A Graceful City of Two Cultures
• A veritable cultural potpourri on Times of India
• Hyderabad under the Nizams, (1724-1948)
• Hyderabad News
• Hyderabad International Airport

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