Gruppe: XING Hyderabad

Hello Everyone,

From this blog, I was inspired to start this thread; please feel free to add your thoughts, of why you love Hyderabad! ::)

Excerpted from the blog:

However, yesterday when I reached the junction, I noticed something strange, something different. The traffic police were not there (of course!), neither was the traffic-light working but still there was no ‘I-go-first’ rush. Vehicles stay put in their place as if controlled by a superior power that had forbidden them from moving.

But for that one uncharacteristic moment – when the junction should still, when vehicles lined one after another silently without the usual fight to race ahead, when the ambulance screeched ahead with someone who needed immediate help in it and not had to find its way through – I saw the spirit of Hyderabad. And guess what? I found my reason. Damn! I love this city!

I believe every city has something that strikes you the most about it. You kind of subconsciously make your own interpretation of the city that you have stayed in. For me, it is the ‘sophistication-is-natural’ attitude of Delhi, the ‘romance-in-the-air’ attitude of Kolkata, the ‘busy-but-will-still-listen-to-you’ attitude of Mumbai, the ‘firmly-believe-in-my-traditions’ attitude of Chennai and the ‘I-set-my-own-rules’ attitude of Bangalore.

If I were to say something on the similar lines for Hyderabad it would probably be the: ‘am-neither-sweet-nor-sour, I-am-tangy’ attitude. Ordinary people, ordinary situations, extraordinary response! You see them every day and you see nothing new in them till one fine day they do something so beautiful that you are left looking for words to express yourself!

Complete article: http://theviewspaper.net/hyderabad-blues/

Cheers,
Sandy Riedel

HamaraShehar Hyderabad - A Glimpse of Our Glorious Past - An Interview with Mir Moazam Husain
An Interview with Mir Moazam Husain

The name Hyderabad evokes memories of a place with distinct cultures and religions. As a monumental city, Hyderabad came into being as a result of a love story, and has survived the test of time for more than four hundred years now.

When the great Quli Qutub Shah laid the foundation for the city, he intended it to develop to such an extent that it would occupy a prominent place on the world map. His dream is now close to being realised. Hyderabad, in spite of keeping its traditions and culture alive, is now all set to conquer the newer dimensions of software through its Hi-tec city ventures.

We can have a glimpse of the glorious past that Hyderabad has with just one look at Golconda, Charminar and the Musi River.

Many people mutely stood witnessing the changes that have been taking place in this great city. They have become bridges to enormous changes that have been taking place. They have seen yesterday's dreams realised today and see new goals for tomorrow. It is these people who have this vision and experiences.

Read the whole interview here: http://ilovehyd.com/interviews/interviews-hamarashehar-hyder...

Cheers,
Sandy Riedel

Why we Love Hyderabad
•Affordable cost of living in comparison to other metro cities.
•A comparatively safer city where women can commute at night.
•Communication is easy for non locals as the locals understand/speak both Hindi and English.
•A thriving cosmopolitan culture.
•New eateries which offer different cuisines mushrooming across the city.
•Fabulous resorts for weekend getaways.
•The booming IT and pharma industry has ensured terrific job opportunities
•Irani chai, Hyderabadi biryani and bangles from Lad bazaar.
•Historical monuments of Qutb Shahi and Nizams.
•Necklace Road, the city’s answer to Marine Drive, Mumbai
•Fabulous collection of pearls that are a speciality here.
•Outer ring road that will help ease traffic congestion.
•Lavish real estate properties that make living a regal experience.
•Pleasant weather all year through.
•A thriving Tollywood industry.
•A rocking nightlife

Link: http://www.fullhyderabad.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=21&...

Cheers,
Sandy Riedel

‘I love the food in Hyderabad’

From heading one of the longest running television shows in India, Khana Khazana, to authoring several cookbooks, celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor has become a household name. Flavours rule his life and that’s what keeps bringing him back to the city of the Nizams repeatedly. “I love the food in Hyderabad. Every time I visit this city, I return to Mumbai with bags of food, right from biryani to salan, masalas, pickles etc.”

He will soon be back in the city again to promote his latest venture. “I plan to launch a new restaurant that serves international cuisine in Hyderabad soon,” he says.

Link: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/%E2%80%98i-love-food...

Cheers,
Sandy Riedel