The great minds of any era need spaces to congregate and germinate. Ergo, campuses. And ergo, fests, talks and film screenings. Hyderabad nourishes its budding intellectuals and reformers this week.
The average thali is a decadent treat which never gets praised enough. It spares one the anxious waiting for the next course because all the food is sitting delectably right in front of you. This week, the thali gets its due spotlight, along with kebabs and seafood.
There are so many things to learn in this world that we will still be learning on our 100th re-incarnation. I this life, this week, though, there are bonsai, photography, and time management.
There are worse ways to spend Saturday night than "blowing up the speakers", as the good people of the Rain club put it succintly. But then, would you really like to find out about those ways?
Theatre offers us moments of introspection, because, unlike movies, it is so intensely real. This week, the city's all set for some precious introspection.
There must be a god of silk somewhere; it's that exquisite a fabric. The city indulges your religious love for silk this week, along with your fancies for designer jewellery, footwear, and other things so ethnic, you can almost smell the desh bhakti.
While Bollywood's magnetic charm calls forth like a sequinned retro siren, karaoke machines stand awaiting the amateur singer who aspires to be the next rock god/goddess. Yeah, Wednesday nights are that exciting around here.
Hyderabad's playing tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema this Tuesday. Warms the cockles of our heart to think of all that stuffing of vintage. And there are jazz workshops and cadlelight diners to boot.
If ever you woke up in the morning with a desire to watch melancholic Guru Dutt movies, then Monday is your day. If you tend towards art shows, burgers, rock parties and cricket, then too, Monday is your day.
All these "Desi Girl" nights and "Bollywood" nights in pubs make us wonder if the required etiquette is to wear a saree/dhoti and espouse opinions on onion prices while sipping contraband liquor. But, what the heck, Sunday has always been quirky around here.
Sunday doesn't come often enough in a week. We would know since we have been praying for sequels (like Sunday, Part II). This Sunday is still only here for 24 hours, but it has been working on answering our prayers.
Someone at the Rain club wants you to "blow up the speakers", while others would have you flailing your arms around with all the grace of a pelican. No, it's not a riot, it's just a Saturday night in Hyderabad.