Representing one of the oldest languages in the world, Tamilians belong to the prestigious Dravidian line, and take much pride in protecting their tradition and culture. Madhuri Dasagrandhi talks to a few Tamilians of Hyderabad who made the city their home

A down-to-earth community where each family is gifted with talented people blessed with an extracurricular activity, the bravery of Marathas is known worldwide. Madhuri Dasagrandhi talks to a few prominent Maharashtrians in the city to dig deep into the history of this group

From time immemorial, Keralites have followed a matrilineal tradition, adding mother’s name as an initial in the names. However, as time passed, the tradition faded away, but the sense of equality didn’t. Nikisha Uddagiri speaks to Malayalees of Hyderabad who moved here a century ago, to get an insight into their culture and association with th

Believed to be one of the most disciplined, hardworking and talented communities, the Kannadiga community lived in Hyderabad since Nizam rule. One of the largest communities in Telangana, they have established hotel and other businesses, and carved a niche for themselves in the city. The Hyderabadi Kannadigas who have struck gold in the city of pea

Given their history, there is certainly no doubt that Sindhis are dedicated, hardworking and disciplined. Once the owners of the rich province of Sindh, they had to sacrifice everything and leave their home in the aftermath of the Partition. Sweta Pendyala talks to Sindhis who settled in Hyderabad in the post-Independence period and finds out about

Their history may not be found in books, their art and culture may not be framed or described anywhere, but the Banjaras are a unique tribe that has imbibed into their tradition something from every part of the country. Nikisha Uddagiri speaks to Banjaras of Hyderabad to get an insight into their culture

Benevolent, hardworking and wealthy, very few can imagine that the Parsi community reached the Western shores of India a few centuries ago.  Be it movies, business, science, construction, railways, defence forces, the community has made magnificent contribution to Indian society in every field. Kota Saumya speaks to Parsis in the city to get an in

Trying circumstances may have brought their ancestors to our country but, over the years, the hardworking Chinese community has mingled with the local population carving a niche for themselves in the melting pot of the twin cities.

Vestiges of the British Raj, with a queer mix of Western and Indian sensibilities, the Anglo-Indian community, once a sizeable number in the country, has dwindled over the years. Now, just close to 5,000 members remain in the Twin cities who have made it their home. Madhuri Dasagrandhi talks to a few Hyderabadi Anglo-Indians