?Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh•India
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| The Charminar
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| Coordinates: 17°21′58″N 78°28′34″E / 17.366, 78.476
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| Time zone
| IST (UTC+5:30)
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Area
• Coastline
| 625km²(241sqmi)
• 100km (62mi)
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Climate
• Precipitation
Temperature
• Summer
• Winter
| Aw (Köppen)
• 803mm (31.6in)
26.0°C (79°F)
• 30.3°C (87°F)
• 23.5°C (74°F)
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Distance(s)
• From Delhi
• From Mumbai
• From Chennai
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• 1,499km S (land)
• 711km SE (land)
• 688km N (land)
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| Region
| Telangana
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| District(s)
| Hyderabad
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Population
• Density
• Metro
• Sex ratio
| (2006)
• 14,497/km² (37,547/sqmi)
• 67,62,214(5th)(2008)
• 1.07[Enforcement of PNDT Act to be made stringent. The Hindu (13 March 2006). Retrieved on 2007-05-05.]
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| Language(s)
| Telugu, Urdu
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| Mayor
| Election due
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| Commissioner
| Dr. C. V. S. K. Sarma
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| Founded
| 1592
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| Parliamentary constituency
| Hyderabad, Secunderabad
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| Planning Agency
| GHMC
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Codes
• Pincode
• Telephone
• UN/LOCODE
• Vehicle
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• 500 xxx
• +91-40
• INHYD
• AP9, AP10, AP11, AP12, AP13, AP28, AP29
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| Website: www.ghmc.gov.in/
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Coordinates: 17°21′58″N 78°28′34″E / 17.366, 78.476
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Hyderabad pronunciation(help·info) ( Telugu: , Urdu: حیدر آباد / Hyderabad, Hindi: हैदराबाद / Hyderabad ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Greater Hyderabad has an estimated metropolitan population of 6.7 million, making it an A-1 status city and the second largest(in terms of area) in the country. It is also the fifth largest metropolitan area. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India, and its multilingual culture, both geographically and culturally.
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.
Etymology
Theories explaining the origins and etymology behind Hyderabad\'s name differ. 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. Upon her conversion to Islam, Bhagyamathi changed her name to Hyder Mahal and the new city\'s name was correspondingly changed to match it, resulting in the eponymous name Hyderabad (literally, "the city of Hyder").[International Telugu Institute (Telugu: Antarjātīya Telugu Saṃstha). "Telugu Vāṇi": 12. ]
History
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Historic Mecca masjid, the symbol of Islam in the city
Sultan Quli Qutb Mulk was the founder of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, the ruling family of the Golconda. The dynasty, previously a feudatory of Bahmani sultanate, declared independence in 1512. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a ruler of the dynasty, founded the city of Hyderabad on the banks of the Musi River in 1591;[Olson, JS and R Shadle (1996). Historical Dictionary of the British Empire. Greenwood, 544. ISBN 0-31329-366-X.] this relocation was intended to relieve a water shortage the dynasty had experienced at their old headquarters at Golconda.[Aleem, S (1984). Developments in Administration Under H.E.H. the Nizam VII. Osmania University Press, 243.] 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.[Bansal, SP (2005). Encyclopedia of India. Smriti, 61. ISBN 8-18796-771-4.]
As Qutb Shahi power and fortune rose during the 16th and early 17th centuries, Hyd became a center of a vibrant diamond trade. Golconda diamond mines are the birth place of the most famous diamonds in the world viz. Darya-ye Noor, Hope Diamond and importantly Koh-i-Noor, the crown jewel of Queen Elizabeth. They contributed to the growth and development of Indo-Persian and Indo-Islamic literature and culture in Hyderabad. Some of the sultans were known as patrons of local Telugu culture as well. In the 16th century the city grew to accommodate the surplus population of Golconda and eventually became the capital of the Qutb Shahi rulers. Hyderabad became known for its gardens (called baghs in vernacular) and its comfortable climate.
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb captured Hyderabad in 1687 and during this short Mughal rule, the fortune of Hyderabad declined. Soon, the Mughal-appointed governors of the city gained more 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. 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. 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, the former capital, was all but abandoned. Huge reservoirs, like the Nizam Sagar, Tungabhadra, Osman Sagar, Himayat Sagar, and others were built. Survey work on Nagarjuna Sagar had also begun during this time; the actual work was completed by the Government of India in 1969. The wealth and grandeur of the Nizams is demonstrated by the fabled Jewels of The Nizams which is a tourist attraction.The state was richest and the largest in 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 opted for independence or accession to the newly created Pakistan. 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.
On November 1, 1956, the states of India were reorganized on linguistic grounds. The territories of the State of Hyderabad were divided between newly created Andhra Pradesh, Bombay state (later Maharashtra), and Karnataka. 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.
Lately, the city has been subject to severe social tensions, as revealed in the aftermath of the 18 May 2007 Mecca Masjid bombing which soon was followed by the 25 August 2007 Hyderabad bombings.
Geography
Main Article: Geography of Hyderabad
Situated on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad has an average elevation of about 500 metres above sea level (1640 feet). 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. Now known as the historic "Old City", home to the Charminar and Mecca Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river. 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. The rapid growth of the city, along with the growth of Secunderabad and neighboring municipalities has resulted in a large and populous metropolitan area.
Hyderabad has a moderate wet and dry climate, with hot summers from March to June, the wet monsoon season from July to October and cold dry winters from November to February. Annual precipitation is around 79 cm. Except for the summers, the city enjoys a moderate and pleasant climate. Temperatures range from a lowest minimum of 12 Deg C in winter to 41 Deg C in Summer.
Civic administration
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The city is administered by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC),[GHMC comes into existence. The Hindu. Retrieved on 2007-04-17.] whose titular head is the Mayor who has few executive powers. 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 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. 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.
Basheerbagh, which houses important Government offices, is located at the center of the city.
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. 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 also oversees the national elections held in the city.
AP High Court at Hyderabad, the supreme judicial body of the State of
Andhra PradeshThe Hyderabad Police comes under the state Home Ministry and is headed by a Police Commissioner, an IPS officer. Basheerbagh, houses important government offices such as the Police Commisioner\'s office, Police Control room, Income tax Commissioner\'s office, Central Excise and customs office, Central Reservation office etc. 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.
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.Hyderabad elects two members to the Lok Sabha, the lower-house of the Indian parliament, who represent the constituencies of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. In addition, parts of the city overlap two other Lok Sabha electoral districts. Hyderabad elects thirteen representatives to the State\'s Legislative Assembly.
Economy
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.[citation needed]
A store at Laad bazaar, famous for pearls and jewellery.
Hyderabad is known as the city of pearls, lakes and, lately, for its IT companies. The pearl market known as Laad Bazaar is situated near Charminar. 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.
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. Initiatives such as Genome Valley and the Nanotechnology park are expected to create extensive infrastructure in bio-technology.[The Genome Valley, Hyderabad. Retrieved on 2006-03-06.]
Somajiguda, one of the areas in the city where urbanization is on the rise.
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. 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 Intenational 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 450m supertall APIIC Tower at its centre which upon completion will be the tallest building in India.
Information Technology industry
Cyber Towers IT Park, Madhapur.
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Hyderabad city is today known for its IT and IT Enabled Services, Pharmaceuticals and Entertainment industries. Many 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. 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. 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.[Report on IT exports of India. Retrieved on 2006-03-05.] 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. 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.
Hyderabad is home to some of the best Fortune 500 Corporations. Microsoft development centre(largest oustside US), Computer Associates, GE, IBM, Samsung, Deloitte, Oracle, Yahoo, Dell, Franklin Templeton, Qualcomm, Agilent, ADP, Bank of America, CSC, Verizon, Convergys are some the Fortune 500 companies that have significant presence in Hyderabad. Honeywell plans to open up a new R&D centre at Nanakramguda, outskirts of the city.
Indian IT giants such as Satyam, Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Polaris, Infotech, Apollo Health Street, Zavata Inc. and Mayur\'s group of industries also have set up their development centres in the city.
Transport
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Road Transport
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation[APSRTC official web site APSRTC. Retrieved on 2006-08-29.] runs a fleet of 19,000 buses, the largest in the world.[http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/About%20Us/guinnes.htm]
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. The APSRTC operates point to point bus services which connect important places within the city. There are more than 4000 buses in the city running the point to point service.The yellow colored Rickshaw usually referred to as an "auto", is the most widely used transport/ taxi service.
Hyderabad is connected to the rest of the country by National Highways—NH-7, NH-9 and NH-202. 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 transport
MMTS at the Necklace Road Station
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 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 three main railway stations are Secunderabad Railway Station, Hyderabad Railway Station (Nampally) and Kachiguda Railway Station. 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 Metro has been planned and constructional activity would begin shortly. The Metro is expected to ease the burgeoning traffic in the city. The Metro will travel in three different routes, extending even to the outskirts in the second phase of its construction.[Hyderabad Growth Corridor - Outer ring road. Retrieved on 2006-08-29.]
Air Transport
The Begumpet Airport has domestic and international terminals operating flights to other cities and destinations across India and the world. There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of passengers leading to increased air traffic. The present airport with moderate services is unable to cope with the situation. A new International airport has been planned with state-of-the-art facilities and environs, and is under construction at Shamshabad. The aiport has been named as Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It would begin operations from the month of March 2008. When completed the airport is believed to have the longest runway among other airports in the country and would be able to cater to the high passenger and cargo transits. One of the longest express flyover in the country is being constructed to provide dedicated high speed travel to the airport. The idea of extending the MMTS even to Shamshabad is also being planned, since proper road connectivity is lacking at present.
Culture
Birla Temple is one of the most prominent sites of Hinduism in the city
Old Methodist Church at Abids, one of the earliest and famous churches in the city, now considered to be of heritage value
The city of pearl traders has morphed into a tech-savvy town where you can find a young crowd that is very cosmopolitan and geeky, and at the same time it still retains lot of the old world aura about it.Hyderabad has been the meeting place of many different cultures and traditions. Historically, Hyderabad has been the city where distinct cultural and linguistic traditions of North India and South India meet. It is thus considered as the gateway to the South or gateway to the North. Hyderabad is a cosmopolitan city and home to people practicing many religions. 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.
Christianity was brought to the city by the visiting missionaries. Early english education system was brought by them. They have established schools and churches, most of them are located in the Abids area. Their sacrifices have seen the development of the region. Some of them are the Methodist church and school, Stanley\'s Church and school, St.George\'s and the Baptist Church. The structures of the Methodist\'s and St.George\'s are considered to be of heritage value being established in the 18th Century.
Telugu and Urdu are the principal languages spoken in Hyderabad. Both Urdu and Telugu have linguistically impacted on each other in this region. The Telugu spoken here has assimilated many Urdu words into it. 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.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. A large percentage of the population is also well-versed in English.
Women of all cultures and faiths in Hyderabad typically wear either the traditional Indian dress, the sari, or, increasingly, the Shalwar Qamis especially among the younger population. A large percentage of Muslim women in the city wear either the burqa or the hijab. The traditional Hyderabadi garb for females are the Khara Dupatta and the Shalwar Qamis, and for the males, it is the Sherwani. This is one of the more visible cultural attributes of Hyderabad. It has a mixed set of people forming a base from all regions of India. In fact, Hyderabad is considered to be a transit place for the North and South of the whole of India. While Muslims are concentrated more towards 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 has got a more contemporary look with a good concentration of Anglo-Indians.
Hyderabadi Biryani, the famous dish brought to the city by the Nizams, attracts people from all over the world
Hyderabadi cuisine is a blend of Mughal, Persian and Telugu cuisine. Hyderabadi Biryani is an iconic dish of the region. Other culinary delights include Qubani ka Mitha, Double Ka Mitha (a sweet made with bread), Phirni (a sweet vermicelli delicacy 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).Indian mithai (sweet) shops are popular for their ghee-based sweets. Mozamjahi Market located in Nampally, is known for its fruit biscuits and the sweet Dil Khush. 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).[citation needed] Also widely found on street-corners are cafes that offer <
>Irani chai, Irani samosa and Osmania biscuit. Irani cafés are once again becoming popular.
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. Christianity is also present in the city with famous churches located in the Abids area, and other churches present across the city. The main languages spoken are Telugu, Urdu, Deccani, and Hindi. English is widely used in business, commerce and governance. 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.
Education and research
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Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in southern India. 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.["Vice Chancellor\'s Speech about Osmania University". Retrieved on 2007-01-15.] Many institutes for technical education such as Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, International Institute of Information Technology, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, and medical colleges 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. Also based here is the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad Central University, National Academy of Legal Studies & Research, Maulana Azad National Urdu University and English and Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad has various research institutes such as the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and ICRISAT. 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). 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).
- See also: List of institutions based in Hyderabad, India
Media
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Ravindra Bharati, a famous center for arts and theatre in the city
Hyderabad is home to the second largest film industry in India, Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood which produces approximately 150 movies every year. Saradhi Studios, Annapurna Studios, Ramanaidu Studios, Ramakrishna Studios, Padmalaya Studios, Ramoji Film City are some of the notable film studios in the city.The first Hyderabad International Film Festival (HIFF) was organised in 2007 by the Hyderabad Film Club and Andhra Pradesh Film Directors Association. The festival included a competition section for short and documentary films and Golden Pearl was given away for the awardees. Prasads at Hyderabad has the world\'s largest screen, the IMAX.This theatre also includes sub theatres and other malls inside it. PVR Cinemas,Cine Planet and the most recent Talkie Town are few other multiplexes in Hyderabad. Ravindra Bharati located at Saifabad circle, is an important and well known center for theatre and performing arts in the city. Many artists from around the country perform here regularly. A Jazz troupe from Germany gave their performance here recently.
There is an unprecedented rise in the radio industry with a number of FM channels being introduced. The FM radio channels broadcast in the city include AIR Vividh Bharathi FM (102.8MHz), AIR Rainbow FM (101.9MHz), Radio Mirchi FM (98.3MHz), Radio City FM (91.1MHz), Big FM (92.7MHz), S FM (93.5MHz) and AIR Gyan Vani FM (107.6MHz). State-owned Doordarshan transmits two terrestrial television channels and one satellite television channel from Hyderabad. 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 .There is another channel joining this list very soon and thats from the family of Asianet communications. The channel will be called Sitara and would start operations soon.
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. The major English dailies are The Deccan Chronicle, Business Standard, The Hindu, The Times of India, The Indian Express and The Economic Times. The major Urdu dailies are The Siasat Daily, The Munsif Daily, The Etemaad Urdu Daily, The Daily Milap.
Hyderabad is covered by a large network of optical fibre cables. The city\'s telephone system is serviced by four landline companies: BSNL, Tata Indicom, Reliance and Airtel. There are six mobile phone companies: GSM players include BSNL, Vodafone, Idea, Airtel and CDMA is offered by BSNL, Tata Indicom and Reliance.Soon to be joining this list would be Spice Telecom. Several companies like BSNL, Tata Indicom, Bharati, Hathway, Reliance,Vodafone, Sify Ltd. and YOU Telecom offer broadband Internet access. Coming to the Film industry, there are also actresses of Bollywood fame from Hyderabad like Sushmita Sen (the gorgeous 1994 Miss Universe), Dia Mirza (the beautiful Miss Asia-Pacific 2000), Tabu (quite famous for her various movies), Shabana Azmi (the legendary actress) etc.
Sports
Cricket and hockey are the most popular sports in the city. Hyderabad Sultans won the inaugural Premiere Hockey League championship in 2005. 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 loved by adults and veterans, and is usually played in the locality parks.
Hyderabad\'s cricket team in the Indian Premier League was bought by the Deccan Chronicle for USD 107 million. Notable players include Adam Gilchrist and Andrew Symonds.
The earliest stadium built in the city is the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium. 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. With the construction of the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal, it is unlikely that any more cricket matches will be held here. Hyderabad\'s cricket team in the Indian Premier League is owned by the Deccan Chronicle for USD 107 million. Notable players include Adam Gilchrist and Andrew Symonds.
The city also houses the
