Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad (????????? in Telugu, ???????? in Urdu), the 5th largest metropolis of India http://www.world-gazetteer.com/t/t_in.htm, is the capital of the present day State of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are Twin cities, separated by Hussain Sagar (also known as Tank Bund), an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562.

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• {{Web reference | title=Sierra expands Siebel practice in Hyderabad | work=The HINDU Business Line| URL=http://www.blonnet.com/2005/05/19/stories/2005051901530500.htm| date=May 19 | year=2005}}
• {{Web reference | title=AppLabs Tech opens new facility in Hyderabad | work=The HINDU Business Line| URL=http://www.blonnet.com/2005/05/19/stories/2005051901590500.htm| date=May 19 | year=2005}}
• {{Web reference | title=Nuelight setting up $3mn chip design centre in Hyderabad | work=AP IT Industry| URL=http://www.apit.gov.in/nuelight.html| date=May 06 | year=2005}}
• {{Web reference | title=Microsoft Expands Operations in Hyderabad | work=The New York Times| URL=http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/16/business/worldbusiness/16india.html?ex=1258347600&en=1081f6c830255239&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt| date=November 15 | year=2004}}