Hyderabad, Nov.29 (NSS): “There is more to Hyderabad than Biryani. Hyderabad shot into fame for Biryani only a few decades back though the cuisine Biryani existed for a very long time”, said Dr Dinesh C Sharma, author of the book “Beyond Biryani”. Hyderabad is known for many things, including its history, culture, food, and attractions. It is known as the city of pearls. It is also known for hilarious oneliners such as Hau, hallu, kya miya, Dekho Chiccha, Baigan ke baataan nakko karo, the hilarious and qyirky language.
It is an IT Capital. It is a Pharma Capital, Vaccines Capital, Life Sciences and Training Capital. Besides Biryani it is known for Badminton, Bahubali, Bagarabaingan, Bangles, double-ka-mita, gazar-ka-halwa, Irani chai, samosa, karachi biscuit, Osmania biscuit, maska bun and whatnot. It is home to many Union government research labs and defence institutes, the national police academy. It is a city of nawabs and kababs. Biryani and sherwani, pearls and paigahs, Haleem and arches, minarets and modern buildings. It is a tri-city and Tree city. Now the fourth city—The Future City is being added.
Hyderabad is that city where Biology meets Technology, where Data Science meets Life Sciences, where metaverse meets mango verse, where north India touches south of India and it is that melting point, said Dr Sharma.
Dr Shrama, a science journalist, columnist and journalism educator is the author of the book. He lived away from Hyderabad for 35 years. At the invitation of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), he delivered a talk on Thursday night on the History of Hyderabad.
