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India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
10 Must-Know Facts About Hyderabad That Will Amaze You
The Indian state of Telangana holds its capital Hyderabad as a place which exhibits history alongside cultural traditions and contemporary development. People find diverse opportunities throughout Hyderabad due to its historical roots and its thriving food culture alongside its active information technology sector. This article presents ten intriguing pieces of information about Hyderabad city that all visitors should learn. 1. A City With Over 400 Years of History Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad city as his capital in 1591 through his role as the fifth Qutb Shahi ruler. The establishment of Hyderabad as the Golconda Sultanate capital occurred when it located itself alongside the Musi River. Throughout history the city retained its royal heritage through monuments like Charminar and Golconda Fort. During the Nizam rule until 1947 Hyderabad functioned as a leading commercial and political and cultural center of the region. 2. The Iconic Charminar The Charminar stands as India's most famous landmark which faces the center of the Hyderabad district. The structure known as Charminar now stands as a commemoration of the decline of a plague epidemic after its completion in 1591. Multiple minarets extending from its four corners shape this remarkable Islamic building design. Shoppers and tourists find the lively Laad Bazaar encircling the Charminar because it displays its renowned collection of bangles and jewelry and traditional handcrafted items. 3. The City of Pearls Since pearl trading took place in Hyderabad its residents earned the title 'City of Pearls' throughout history. The Nizams invited global traders to conduct their pearl business here resulting in the city becoming a universal leading trade center for precious stones. Today Hyderabad continues to attract buyers who seek extravagant pearl jewelry while its markets display high-quality pearl items to several visitors. 4. A Melting Pot of Cultures Hyderabad exists as an intercultural mix of ethnic communities together with numerous linguistic communities. Each ethnic group including Telugu together with Urdu and Marathi and Kannada and Hindi speakers forms part of Hyderabad's population. The city shows its diverse cultural elements in both its social events along with its traditional foods and artistic expressions. Unique cultural customs known as the Deccani culture emerged from the united living of Hindus and Muslims and combines Persian and Turkish elements with Indian traditions. 5. The Birthplace of Biryani Hyderabadi biryani possesses its status as Indian cuisine's most famous food while earning a reputation as the birthplace of this celebration dish in the city. This signature Rice dish contains basmati rice which marries with aromatic spices and tender mutton or chicken to form a distinctive literary presentation. Two distinctive versions of Hyderabadi biryani exist: Kacchi Biryani that cooks raw marinated meat alongside rice and Pakki Biryani where finished meat and rice layers create the dish. The traditional recipe represents Hyderabad's noble eating traditions. 6. India's Silicon Valley The city of Hyderabad developed into a leading IT destination which secured its position as 'Cyberabad' during recent years. HITEC City serves as a vast technology park within Hyderabad accommodating Microsoft and Google and Amazon and Facebook as well as numerous multinational corporations. Hyderabad's rapid development in the IT sector established it as one of India's fastest-growing metropolitan areas that pulls people from all areas of India and international locations. 7. Ramoji Film City – The Largest Film Studio in the World Ramoji Film City stands as the largest film studio complex which exists worldwide in Hyderabad. This enormous entertainment facility extends across 2,000 acres to provide advanced production infrastructure which includes artistic installations as well as production spaces and entertaining amusement parks. The location hosts a large number of film shooting projects from Bollywood studios and Tollywood studios and additional filmmakers from Indian regional industries. Ramoji Film City welcomes visitors who want to see its facilities while taking them through their production operations. 8. Home to Osmania University Established in 1918 Osmania University stands as a distinguished Indian institution which holds the title of being one of the oldest universities in the nation. Hyderabad was the first institution of higher education in India to gain patronage from Mir Osman Ali Khan who served as the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. The campus of the university houses Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpieces that currently function as a nominee site for UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage. Osmania University maintains its standing as an academic and research center which continues to excel in present times. 9. The Hussain Sagar Lake Hussain Sagar Lake emerged as a man-made reservoir in 1563 through the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in Hyderabad. The Buddha statue stands in the middle of the lake as it unites Hyderabad and Secunderabad into a united urban region. People can either take boat tours on the lake while also having the opportunity to spend time relaxing at the Necklace Road along its borders. 10. A Thriving Handicrafts Industry Hyderabad maintains a worldwide reputation for two traditional handicrafts which include Bidriware and Kalamkari art. Bidriware consists of detailed silver inlays applied to blackened metal products alongside Kalamkari which utilizes two practices for making textile art – hand-painting and block-printing. Generations have preserved these handicrafts which acquired high value throughout India and internationally. The local artisans through their work maintain ancient techniques which grow Hyderabad's cultural wealth. Conclusion Hyderabad exists as a place where lordly heritage perfectly merges with contemporary progress. You will find countless compelling reasons to discover the multifaceted metropolis of Hyderabad because it offers beautiful architecture and tasty cuisine in addition to its successful technology sector and creative arts community. Hyderabad presents an extraordinary series of attractions that entertain both historians and food enthusiasts and technology professionals showing the diverse energy of Indian culture.
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Telangana pins hopes on Miss World pageant to give tourism a boost
With the ongoing Miss World pageant in Hyderabad, the Telangana government expects a 10 percent increase in tourist footfall in the state, officials have said. The pageant began May 10 and will continue until May 31, the day of the grand finale. According to Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, the state expects substantial increase in tourism footfall in the state. Government data shows Telangana saw 58.6 million tourists in 2023 – the year when the latest data is available. The state's focus will be to promise 'safe tourism' experience among global travellers, Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan said. 'We are basing this [10 percent estimate] on calculations made by the tourism department which has been monitoring the uptick in tourist footfall in Telangana over the past few years,' he said. 'People who come to India usually stick to the tried and tested tourist destinations including Delhi, Rajasthan and Goa. Kerala too attracts tourists because of their sustained promotion. Here, in Telangana, we are promoting Hyderabad tourism and rural tourism as safe tourist destinations.' The state hopes to use the pageant to help push Telangana to one of top five tourism destinations. According to the Union Tourism Department's data, in 2023, Uttar Pradesh (478.53 million) and Tamil Nadu (286.01 million), Karnataka (284.12 million), Andhra Pradesh (254.71 million) and Rajasthan (179 million) had the highest domestic tourists. Meanwhile, Maharashtra (3.39 million) Gujarat (2.81 million), West Bengal (2.71 million), Delhi (1.83 million), and Rajasthan (1.7 million) recorded the highest foreign tourist numbers. The state has spent about Rs 30 crore with the support of sponsors on the pageant, Ranjan said. 'The approach was to grab global attention and grab global eyeballs by doing something really big,' he said. 'All media associated with the event is the property of the Telangana state. There are thousands of photographs and videos being taken each day and the state stake claim to all of these'. Significantly, the Telangana government has been making considerable efforts to push tourism. According to Telangana's 2025-2030 tourism policy, the state aims to get Rs 15,000 crore of investments to its tourism sector and position among India's top five tourist states in terms of both domestic and tourist arrivals. The state hopes that tourism would eventually account for over 10 percent of the state's GDP, and aims to create three lakh jobs through the sector. In an effort to push the industry, the state has been promoting tourism on digital marketing platforms and social media and has divided Telangana into 27 Special Tourism Areas (STA). Among Telangana's top tourist destinations are Hyderabad with its Charminar cluster — Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Laad Bazaar, Salarjung Museum, Nizam Museum, and Chowmahalla Palace – and Warangal, including the Warangal fort and temples, Pakhal lake, Guduru Wildlife Sanctuary. Nalgonda and Karimnagar. Besides, it is also promoting rural tourism. 'From ecotourism, to wellness and medical tourism, spiritual tourism and arts and crafts tourism, we have a wide variety of destinations,' Ranjan said. 'We have to follow up the Miss World pageant with smaller events for tourism promotion. It is not that we will hold one big event and keep quiet. We will continue to promote Telangana as a global destination for tourism.'
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP slams CM Revanth for snubbing Telangana culture
Hyderabad: The Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly disregarding local cultural sentiments during the events organised ahead of the Miss World pageant in Hyderabad's Old City. The BJP accused the Chief Minister of prioritising spectacle over tradition and questioned his decision to exclude the iconic Bhagyalakshmi Ammavaru Temple from the official itinerary for the Miss World events. During a press conference, BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N V Subhash stated, 'It is unfortunate that the Chief Minister chose to prostrate himself before international celebrities and foreign organisers while blatantly ignoring the revered Bhagyalakshmi Temple, which holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Telangana. For any leader in this land, it is customary to begin significant events by paying respects to local deities. Revanth Reddy's silence and omission speak volumes about his priorities.' The 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant, being organised amidst great fanfare in Hyderabad, included visits to several historic and cultural landmarks in the Old City, such as Charminar, Laad Bazaar, and Chowmohallah Palace. However, the Bhagyalakshmi Temple, located at the base of the Charminar, was conspicuously absent from the list. This temple serves as a spiritual landmark that draws devotees from all communities across Telangana. 'What harm would it have caused the government to include the Bhagyalakshmi Temple in the official tour for the Miss World contestants?' asked Subhash, calling this omission a glaring insult to the deeply rooted spiritual fabric of the region. 'By ignoring this sacred shrine, the Chief Minister has disrespected the sentiments of Hindus and sent a message that Telangana's age-old traditions and beliefs take a back seat to external validation and international optics.' He further noted that this oversight is particularly troubling given the sensitive context of the event – the Old City, known for its delicate communal balance. 'This temple is not merely a religious site; it symbolises our civilizational heritage and peaceful coexistence. To ignore it reeks of either ignorance or arrogance – both of which are inexcusable for a public leader,' he said. Subhash clarified that the BJP is not opposed to hosting global events such as Miss World. However, he expressed strong disapproval of the government's misplaced priorities, especially at a time when farmers across Telangana are suffering due to severe distress, mounting debts, irregular power supply, crop losses, and lack of compensation. 'Is this the right time to spend crores on beauty pageants when our farmers—the backbone of our economy—are suffering in silence?' he questioned. Subhash also pointed out the hypocrisy of the Chief Minister, reminding the media how Revanth Reddy, while in opposition, vehemently criticised similar events during the previous BRS government, including the Formula E race. 'What has changed now, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy? Back then, you decried public spending on glitz and glamour. Today, your government is doing the exact same thing, with even worse timing and a greater disregard for people's mood.' He said that people of Telangana deserve better than mere symbolic photo-ops and misplaced pageantry.
Mint
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Miss World 2025: 109 contestants of beauty pageant visit Charminar in Hyderabad, pose for snaps
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 14 (ANI): As part of the Miss World 2025 event being hosted in Hyderabad, 109 contestants representing countries from across the globe visited the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad. The contestants posed for a photo as they greeted their fans as part of the ongoing campaign of Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad. The photo session was held in front of the Charminar to capture the iconic monument alongside the international contestants. The models from different countries participated in the photo session, including Australia, Poland, and others. Following the photo session, the contestants visited the nearby Laad Bazaar (Chudi Bazaar) for a curated shopping experience as per their itinerary for today, as stated in a press note by Telangana I&PR. They also explored nine selected stores renowned for their traditional bangles, pearls, and ornamental items, including Hyderabad Bangles, Mujeeb Bangles, Kanhaiyalal, Motilal Karwa, Gokuldas Zariwala, K.R. Kasat, Jaju Pearls, A.H. Zariwala, and Afzal Miya Karchobwale On Monday, the contestants of the 72nd Miss World Festival from the Asian and Oceanic regions marked Buddha Purnima with a cultural and spiritual visit to Buddhavanam, a renowned Buddhist heritage site at Nagarjunasagar in Telangana's Nalgonda district. The heritage tour, a significant part of the festival's itinerary, aims to highlight Telangana's rich history and diverse cultural heritage to offer the contestants the region's profound spiritual and historical legacy. The day's itinerary included a brief stopover at a guest house near Chintapalli, followed by a picturesque photo session at Vijay Vihar, set against the serene backdrop of the Nagarjunasagar reservoir. (ANI)
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Heritage Walk tour beckons Miss World contestants
Hyderabad: Miss World Pageant, Heritage Walk, Charminar, Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad Tourism, Cultural ExperienceThe stretch between Charminar and Lad Bazar is set to give a glamorous look on Tuesday as the contestants of 72nd Miss World Pageant will be participating in a Heritage Walk at the historical monument. As part of the 72nd Miss World Pageant, a Heritage Walk is planned in the Old City on the evening of May 13. The contestant group from the Miss World from different continents including Asia-Oceania, Europe, Africa, America and Caribbean will be visiting the place. The contestants representing countries such as India, Nepal, USA, Canada, England, South Africa, Venezuela, Gibraltar, Martinique, and Curacao will participate in the walk, experiencing the culture, history, and diversity of Hyderabad firsthand. The walk would highlight iconic Charminar, built in 1591 and a strong contender for UNESCO World Heritage status, and Laad Bazaar, known for its 400-year-old tradition of selling bangles, pearls, perfumes, and Islamic handicrafts. The 72nd Miss World was started on a grand note in a scintillating event held at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The contestants from 120 countries participated in the parade in their traditional attire hogged the limelight during the inaugural event which was announced open by the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in the presence of Miss World CEO Julia Morley, reigning Miss World Krystyna Pyszková. The Miss World contestants will be travelling to different places during the next three weeks. They would be visiting Nagarjunsagar on Monday and also Buddhavanam. The government aims to promote tourism places in Telangana to the world through this event because the event will be broadcasted live in over 150 countries.
