"We live to eat", right? Or was it "we eat to live"? Hmm... either way, we can only see the word "eat" spelled out in all its etymological glory. This week, the city invites you to eat... and to live.
Yes, Tuesdays CAN be fun. Shop for desi fabrics and apparel at one of the many exhibitions in town, or take your precious poppets for a scrabble workshop. Tuesdays are just misunderstood a lot, that's all.
The "king of fruits" regales the town in ceremonial resplendence, while on the other end, handloom weavers wait with their earthy fabrics. With portraits, poetry and pannukulu, Hyderabad hosts an eclectic mix of exhibitions this week.
Afflicted with a serious case of Mondayitis (yep, it's real)? We prescribe a few tablespoons of jazz, a pinch of poetry, some drops of photography and dollops of fun.
Begin this Saturday with an invigorating glass of lassi, then voice your opinions in a conference on sustainable development, and afterwards, unwind with the camera lens. And if you STILL want to do more, there's always the barbecue pit.
Got some dance moves that only the couch in your living room has witnessed so far? Or are you a retro junkie instead? Take a trip to the nearest club and find out.
If it's Friday, and you know it, clap your hands. Or watch a French movie at Alliance Francaise (we are 99% sure that there will be sub-titles). Then, there's an exhibition to shop at, and a workshop, to learn art at.
The potters and the photographers get to play around with clay and canvas, while the movie maniacs can go French. And the foodies get to barbecue by the fire of a setting sun (not literally, of course!). Yeah, the weekend's here.
This Thursday, the city shines up its boots and stilettos for a mad dash to the pubs. You can perfect those MJ-esque thrusts, or gulp down a few drinks.
Yes, the weekend's ALMOST here. Throw up your arms and thank the Lord Almighty, or instead, gesticulate at a stall owner in one of the many exhibitions in town. Rock fans have a concert to headbang through, and art buffs have their art shows.
While chikankari might not exactly be haute couture, it's still breathtakingly beautiful art. So, this summer, buy desi. Choose kolhapuris over stilettos, jholas over clutches, and make wondeful ishtyle statements.
Kick-start mid-week celebrations with the gentleman's game or indulge your sweet-tooth (and the tooth fairy). While theatre buffs can buff up their voices, movie maniacs have an art film to watch. And it's only Wednesday!
This week, all the khadi-clad, jhola-swinging, Marxism-spewing campus intellectuals get to wax eloquent on POK and other "sarhad-par" issues. Others can seek counselling for phoren education, while some others can just catch up over coffee.
Jazz is to the body, what satin is to clothes. Don't believe us? Find out for yourself, as this week, the city decides to shimmy a little. You and your little ones can also practise some heavy-duty natakbaji.
The gourmands and the gluttons (what? there's nothing wrong with loving food) are in for an (g)astronomical amount of delight this week. Be it aloo da paratha, or haute Italian cuisine, everyone will find (and eat) something they like.