Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located in the southern part of India. Also known as The City of Nizams and The City of Pearls, Hyderabad is today one of the most developed cities in the country and a modern hub of information technology, ITES, and biotechnology.  The City has evolved into a cosmopolitan society due to the heavy presence of the Information technology.

Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India, and also its multilingual culture, both geographically and culturally.

Charminar, one of the seven wonders of Hyderabad

Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in India. The Osmania University, established in 1917 is the seventh oldest university in India.  Important institutions for technical education such as Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, International Institute of Information Technology are located in this city.

Hyderabad is home to the second largest film industry in India, Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood which produces approximately 150 movies every year. The first Hyderabad International Film Festival (HIFF) was organized in 2007 by the Hyderabad Film Club and Andhra Pradesh Film Directors Association.