Impressing your beloved we know is no cakewalk, but a romantic dinner can definitely set things right. And this Valentine’s day being a weekend, you can indeed make the most of it. Celebrate ‘El Dia del Amor’ with élan as Hyderabad’s upmarket restaurants roll out their Valentine’s Day special menus...

Blaring music, packed dance-floors, exotic food spreads, exquisite wine, cheery spirits – what’s a New Year celebration without all these? A time of the year when friends and families get together, teenagers happily abandon their fastidious diets...

Away from the din and bustle of Hyderabad, Aalankrita Resort, a luxurious haven for peace seekers, is located on the Karimnagar Highway. As close as it can get to nature, Aalankrita is a four star resort and spa. It bears a very rustic and ethnic look, giving the resort the appearance of a heritage site. Lush green environs entice nature lovers...

The festival that transcends cultural barriers, Dasara or Dussehra is a time when the festive air echoes with the sound of the cackling dandiya sticks. A form of dance that has almost become a phenomenon in Hyderabad, dandiya is something that is enjoyed by youngsters as much as it is by their mom and dad. Gaily dressed men and women, loads of bling, blaring music and a few good steps...

Sport in India is usually synonymous with cricket alone. And that is why a world-class badminton academy stands out, for it has been built in spite of the odds. Pullela Gopichand, the former All England Open Badminton Championship winner has tasted success yet again with the victories of his student Saina Nehwal. However, his love and dedication towards this sport, comes across best through his academy in Gachibowli, Hyderabad...

As India completes its 62nd year of Independence, it’s time for us to think back on our contribution to the country. Yes, we all have complaints against the government for not doing enough. But it’s also time for us to wonder if our lives resemble independent silos; whether we have become indifferent to what happens around us; whether we run lives mechanically without any time for matters that touch others’ lives...

Chirec School at Kondapur in Hyderabad, has a big campus that can be reached via two entrance gates. The name of the school is put up in colorful fonts on the walls giving it a playschool feel. Huge buildings find space amidst the greenery inside. Besides, since it is located near the Botanical Garden...

Aparna Rao, the brain and zeal behind Paw Prints, Hyderabad’s most renowned dog parlor for professional grooming services shares her knowledge, experiences...

The name couldn’t have been more obvious. And if that still doesn’t ring a bell, the door with paw prints all over will. Paw Prints in a quiet lane in Begumpet, Hyderabad is a grooming centre for dogs, run by Aparna Rao. Aparna has had an association of...

Oyster Suites, the serviced apartments, gets a nine on ten for its location. A few meters away from the Madhapur Police Station, Oyster Suites’ board shows up from the main road...