The Chowmahalla Palace, which was once the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, was built in Hyderabad between the years 1857 and 1869. In essence, Chowmahalla can be literally translated to mean ‘Four Palaces’. The magnificent monument consists of two massive courtyards as well as a grand dining hall known as ‘Khilawat’ (Khilwat Mahal). This splendid monument that once served as the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad during their reign still retains some of its past splendor. It has been decorated with UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Merit award in 2010.

The architecture of the Chowmahalla Palace is an imposing sight to behold. The facade itself is a delicate artwork of domes, arches, windows and meticulously carved out designs. The complex is elegantly embellished with gentle fountains, expensive lush gardens and numerous palaces, Clock Tower, Roshan Bangla and the Council Hall. The Courtyard is a fairy tale venue to hold the most exquisite dinner parties, with the palace standing firmly in the background.

GMR Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad has become the first in the country to successfully introduce Face Recognition (FR) technology enabling passengers to breeze through the express entrance into the terminal. During the first phase of enrolment, 4,000 frequent flyers have registered for the facility.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has initiated the process of providing architectural illumination to the extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge being constructed across the Durgam Cheruvu Lake near Madhapur, Hyderabad.

The lighting systems would be installed in phases, in a bid to enhance the aesthetics of the bridge. Further, it would be done in congruence with the modern architecture, by enhancing the outline of the bridge without disturbing the overall design.

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad have developed a sensor to detect bio-molecules such as Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA), a protein of high interest in the field of research. This sensor is made from environmentally friendly, cheap and bio-compatible material and can be used to develop a sensitive, rapid and an inexpensive portable device for detecting protein, making diagnosis cheaper and faster.
In a move to empower the children to inspire positive social change through the New Digital Media Technology, a ‘Craft Awareness and Digital Interfaced Media (DIM)’ workshop was held in Hyderabad. The initiative was organized at Sharda Vidyalaya and Kanya Gurukul schools. In the workshop, a mini studio was set up for students to create their own audio-visual documentaries on professional media equipment.

The Story of Hyderabad goes on….