Swine flu kills many
The Swine flu pandemic that scared the entire world rocked the city causing hysteria among the denizens. Even a bout of cold sent people rushing to the clinics and the mask sellers present at every traffic signal made a roaring business.
CM YS Rajasekhar Reddy dies in a chopper crash
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who led his party to a roaring victory in the elections comfortably securing his second term, died in a chopper crash leaving a void in the Congress leadership and the administration in doldrums.
A R Rahman in city with Jai Ho
The Jai ho star performed at Hyderabad leaving the audience asking for more from the Oscar winning maestro.
Longest flyover opens for public
The much discussed and the delayed P V Narasimha Rao Elevated Expressway, between Mehdipatnam and Aramgarh junction connecting the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad the longest flyover in the country, opened this year.
Dalai Lama visits twin cities
The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama made a brief stop in the city on his way to Gulbarga in Karnataka and was impressed with the development in Hyderabad.
Raja Radha Reddy’s annual dance performance
World-renowned Kuchipudi dance duo Raja and Radha Reddy were back with Parampara Series 2009 Andhri, a National Festival of Music and Dance organised by Natya Tarangini Raja Radha Reddy Institute of Kuchipudi Dance.
Butter chicken for Rs 6000
Hyderabad tasted the most expensive Butter Chicken when two techie chefs introduced the dish that costs RS 6000 per plate. It had real gold flakes added in the gravy.
Jaffery Archer in Hyderabad
Prolific British author Lord Jeffrey Archer was in the city to launch the new edition of Kane and Abel and his candid interaction left his fans delighted.
Children’s film festival back in town
The 16th International Children’s Film Festival was successfully hosted in the midst of numerous controversies. Films from across the globe were screened. Though a brave attempt, the need for more meaningful Indian cinema for the young consumers was also felt during the film festival.
Qadir Ali Baig theatre fest
The Qadir Ali Baig Foundation organised its annual theatre festival with veterans like Naseeruddin Shah and Arif Zakaria performing on stage. Katha College, Ismat aapa ke naam, Mahim Junction, Resham Ki Dor were some of the plays that left the audience mesmerised.
Pandit Jasraj performs in Chowmahalla Palace
Pandit Jasraj was back on his sojourn to the city and performed at the Chowmahalla Palace during his annual function in memory of his late father and brother.
Gary Lawyer enthrals the audience
Gary Lawyer, the man with the golden voice, who made it to every Indian’s living room with hit jingles for Close – Up Toothpaste, ‘Bajaj Sunny’, performed in the city rendering some of the evergreen rock and roll tracks that set the evening on fire.
Hyderabadis on relief mission
The flood that swept Kurnool, Mahbubnagar, Krishna, Nalgonda and Guntur districts left the people of Hyderabad scrambling to lend their support to the flood victims.
Hyderabad hosts the best of sports championships
The World Badminton Championship, 56th Senior National Boxing Championship, Champions League Twenty20 were held in the city that added to its cosmopolitan flavour. The cricket fans got a double delight when the Diana David-led Hyderabad team annexed the Twenty20 title at Goa to qualify for the all-India championship. An 18-year-old Akshath Reddy was selected to represent India in the World cup (under 19) to be held in New Zealand in January.
Telangana or death: KCR
The fight over a separate Telangana state, which started with the fast lead by TRS president K Chadrashekhar Rao, has turned the city into war zone.
ND Tiwari resigns over sex scandal
The resignation of former governor of Andhra Pradesh N D Tiwari over his alleged involvement in the sex scandal raised many eyebrows.