HYDERABAD: From nawabs and pearls to hi-tech IT

DQW Bureau

25 Feb 2003

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The very mention of the name Hyderabad brings to one's memory the nawabs and pearls to the latest hi-tech IT city.

Hyderabad, the much-happening city has a fascinating history right from the days of Qutub Shahi, who seized the reins of power from the Bahamani Kingdom in 1512 and established the fortress city of

Golconda.

Hyderabad is an important center for Islamic culture and is a central Indian counter part of Munhall splendors of Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri of north India. The twin cities, Hyderabad and Secunderabad, are famous for being the seat of wealthy Nizams of

Hyderabad.

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The city grew rapidly in the 16th century along the banks of river Musi and the Mughals have contributed a lot for the growth and development of Indo-Persian and Indo-Islamic literature and culture in Hyderabad. During the Qutb Shahi reign, Golconda became one of the leading markets in the world of diamonds, pearls, steel for arms, and also printed fabric.

The stone walled city has many historic places such as Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Golconda Fort, Hussain Sagar, Birla Mandir, Buddha Statue and Falaknuma Palace, besides having a host of recreation centers and visiting spots such as Ramoji Film City, Kasu Brahmanda Reddy National Park, Hyderabad Botanical Gardens, Durgam Cheruvu, Lumbini Park, NTR Gardens, Shilparamam, Nehru Zoological Park, Gandipet Lake, Shameerpet, Himayat Sagar, Indira Park and Mir Alam Tank, to mention a few.

Charminar: The famed Charminar is a majestic edifice standing at the heart of the old walled city of Hyderabad, this hooch triumphal arch, which has become the city symbol, was built by Mohd. Quli Qutub Shah in 1591 supposedly to commemorate the eradication of plague from Hyderabad. With its 56 Metre tall slender minarets with spiral stair cases and huge arches on each side, the structure is built with carefully finished stucco ornamentation and is plastered with line mortar. On the top most floor is space for a mask. Around the Charminar is a bazaar where some of the best bargains can be struck in goods forms silk, Metal work, pearls and Bangles to rare Urdu books and manuscripts.Â

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Mecca Masjid: Adjacent to the Charminar is the grand Mecca Masjid, reputed to be one among the largest in the world. It can accommodate 10,000 worshippers at a time. The hall is 67 meters long, 54 meters wide and 23 meters high. The Mecca Masjid roof is supported by 15 arches, and the colonnades and entrance arches are made up of a single slab of granite.

According to few historical records these massive stone lots were carried 11 blocks away, and dragged to the site by a team of 1400 bullocks! Construction of mosque started in 1614 by Abdullah Quli Qutub Shah, but was completed by Aurangazeb when he annexed Golconda in late 17th century. The Tombs of Asaf Jahi rulers, the Nizams of Hyderabad, are in a roof enclosure to the left of the courtyard of the mosque.Â

Golconda Fort: The majestic ruins of Golconda Fort stand as a backdrop to the sprawling city of Hyderabad. Originally built in that 12th Century by the Hindu Kakatiyas, the fort was reinforced by masonry by the Bahamanis who occupied in 1363.

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The existing structure was later expanded by Qutub Shahi Kings into a massive fort. In 1687, the fortress was besieged by the mighty moguls emperor Aurangazeb, after it was treacherously betrayed. The main citadel is built on a granite hill 120 mts high and is surrounded by walls of solid stones.

Hussain Sagar: It also known as Tank Bund which connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Built in the 16th century the lake was named to express the gratitude of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah to Hussain Shah wali who helped him to recover from illness. To lake is a favorite evening promenade. A famous monolith of Lord Buddha is installed at the center of the lake.Â

Birla Temple: Dedicated to the Lord Venkateshwara, this beautiful modern temple is built on a rocky hill which overlooks the

south end of HussainSagar. It is built in White marble and provides an excellent view over the city from the summit, especially at the sunset. The inner shrine is the replica of Tirupati Temple's Lord

Venkateshwara.

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Buddha Statue: Located in the center of Tank Bund, the Buddha statue is known to be the largest single monolithic statue in the whole world. The statue has been carried from a hill rock at Raigir in Nalgonda district. In fact, it has caused mighty ripples, literally speaking, when it plunged in Tank Bund's muddy water while on its way to get shipped to the center of the

Tank Bund. The statue is major attraction to south Asians who come to visit Buddhist sites.

Falaknuma Palace: The Falaknuma (Star of Heaven) palace is one of the most magnificent of its kind in the country. Built by Nawab vikar-ul-Umra Bahadur, the fifth Ameer of the Paigah in the 19th century, it is located atop a 650 meter high hill, about 5 kms from Charminar. Designed by an Italian architect and built in marble, the Falaknuma was purchased by Seventh Nizam, Mir Osman ali Khan, who used it as royal guest house. The dignitaries who visited the palace includes King George V. The palace houses the oriental and European treasures including a large collection of manuscripts and books.Â

Hyderabad, once known for domes and minarets has now become `Cyberabad' an investor's paradise land in the field of Information Technology.

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The city made rapid strides in the field of IT and the state government played a crucial role in promoting it. One of the most prestigious projects in IT was the construction of HITEC city, a state-of-the-art Information Technology Park. Spread over an area of 151 acres, the HITEC city has a built-up space of five million sq ft with a project cost of $ 375 million.Â

Important NIC district centers in AP
District Informatics Officer ------------------------------Â NIC Computer CellÂ C/O District Collector/DM Vishakapatnam Andhra PradeshÂ 0891-563429/536324 apvis@ap.nic.in	District Informatics Officer ------------------------------Â NIC Computer CellÂ C/O District Collector/DM Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-3201576 aphyd@ap.nic.in Â Â
NIC District Computer Centre ------------------------------Â R.D.O Office Complex Tirupati Andhra Pradesh 517501 Tel: 08574-40840 aptpt@ap.nic.in Â	District Informatics Officer ------------------------------Â NIC District Computer Centre C/o Sub. Collector, Bandhar Road Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh Tel: 0866-573705 / 577911 apvij@ap.nic.in Â
District Informatics Officer ------------------------------Â National Informatics Centre (M.R.O. Office Compound) Nethaji Road, Kuppam Andhra Pradesh -517 425. Tel: 08570 - 55558 kuppam@ap.nic.in Â Â	District Informatics Officer ------------------------------Â NIC Computer Centre Sub Collector Office Complex (Beside Godavari Railway Station) Rajahmundry (East Godavari) Andhra Pradesh - 533 104 Tel: 0883- 442210 aprjy@ap.nic.in
Cuddapah District Informatics Officer ------------------------------Â NIC Computer CentreÂ Collectorate Savings Bhavan, Ist FloorÂ Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh - 516001Â Tel: 08562-50229 apcud@ap.nic.in

Hyderabad is not only the administrative capital of Andhra Pradesh, it is an IT capital of the state with all major brands establishing their presence. Microsoft, Oracle Software India, GE Capital International Services, Infosys Technologies, Applisoft and Ecom Sys, to name a few. The state has registered a software export of Rs 2,855 crore in 2001-02, recording a 42 percent growth when compared to the previous year figure. Satyam Computer Services topped the list with Rs 363.44 crore followed by Wipro Limited with Rs 339.05 crore. The exports during the financial year 2002-2003 is expected to be in excess of Rs 4000

crore.

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Major Resellers

AG Enterprises

SP Singh

231/A, Chittranjan Avenue

Kolkata 700006

Tel: 25309378

Fax: 25439035

E-mail: age_computer@hotmail.com

Advance Management Systems Ltd

Sanjay Chhajer

1, Tilak Road, Behind Desapriyo Park

Kolkata 700029

Tel: 24639889/90

Fax: 24639891

E-mail: advance@cal.vsnl.net.in

Alco Infotech (P) Ltd

Pankaj Kedia

5, Princept Street

Near Bank of Rajasthan

Kolkata 700013

Tel: 22345578/79/80

Fax: 22345576

E-mail: alcoinfotech@yahoo.com

Allied Softs

Tridip Kothari

BB Ganguly Street

4th Floor, Suite No 403

Kolkata 700012

Tel: 22364973

Fax: 22364973

E-mail: allied@theoffice.net

Anupam Infotech

Anupam Kedia

113, Park Street

5th Floor, Block-B

Kolkata 700016

Tel: 22161204/05/28

Fax: 22161227

E-mail: anupam@anupam-infotech.com

Arihant Mercantiles

RK Bachhawat

Brabourne Court 1, Chandni Chawk Street

Kolkata 700072

Tel: 22218947/22367408

Fax: 22218861

E-mail: arihant@cal2.vsnl.net.in

Ashoka Information Systems

Vishnu Kant Holani

18, Netaji Subhas Road

3rd Floor

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22204055

Fax: 22436046

E-mail: holani@vsnl.com

AVO Electro Control Systems (P) Ltd

Vinod Agarwal

2 Debendra Dutta Lane

Kolkata 700007

Tel: 22395792

Fax: 22313217

E-mail: binoavo@satyam.net.in

Balaji Solutions Pvt Ltd

Rajendra Sekhsaria

Kamalalaya Centre, 156 A, Lenin Sarani

4th Floor, Room No 419

Kolkata 700013

Tel: 22257241/42

Fax: 22378129

E-mail: balajiit@cal.vsnl.net.in

Bard Roy Infotech Pvt Ltd

Pradeep Jhawar

37, Shakespeare Sarani, 4th Floor

Kolkata 700017

Tel: 22809428/29

Fax: 22809870

E-mail: bripl@cal2.vsnl.net.in

Berlia Compu System

Sanjay Agarwal

P-3, New CIT Road, ETO Bldg, 4th Floor

Kolkata 700073

Tel: 22360450/0522

Fax: 22252121

E-mail: berlia@vsnl.com

Caltron

PL Suhasaria

34, Ganesh Chandra Avenue

Kolkata

Tel: 22365293/3915

Fax: 22363915

E-mail: caltron@cal2.vsnl.net.in

Chabria Infotech Pvt Ltd

Hemant Chabria

Suite No 88, 2nd Floor, 209

AJC Bose Road

Kolkata 700017

Tel: 22803375/76

Fax: 22810883

E-mail: chabria@vsnl.com

Channel Edge

Utpal Banerjee

10, Kalibari Lane, Ground Floor

Jadvpur

Kolkata 700032

Tel: 24148323

E-mail: ubanerjihea@hotmail.com

Compu Drive System

Sandip Golani

Saurab Apt, Flat-1A

54, Parnashee, Behala

Kolkata 700060

Tel: 24518363

E-mail: santapg@vsnl.com

Computek

Bajrang Churiwal

Â½, Lord Sinha Road

Kolkata 700071

Tel: 22821267/5197/6846

Fax: 22822768

E-mail: computekcal@vsnl.com

Computer Gallery

Praveen Pugalia

1, Chandni Chowk Street, Room No 6B

Ground Floor

Kolkata 700072

Tel: 22349808/9103

Fax: 22349104

E-mail: hi_micro@hotmail.com

Computer India

Rakesh Agarwal

26C, PK Tagore Street

Shop No 9, Ground Floor

Kolkata 700006

Tel: 25439760/61

Fax: 25439761

E-mail: computerindia@rediff.com

Computer India

HC Gupta

18D, Sukeus Lane, Ground Floor

Shop No 3 (on Brabourne Road)

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22100167/68

Fax: 22428938

E-mail: vishnu@computerindia.org

Computer Media

HC Gupta

14/2, Old China Bazar Street

Bikham Chand Market,Â

Ground Floor, Room No 75

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22101024

Fax: 22428938

E-mail: kamesh@computermediaindia.com

Computer Centre

Rajiv K Poddar

40E, Nimtola Ghat Street

Kolkata 700006

Tel: 25779617/6980

Fax: 25779617

E-mail: ups@smart-power.net

Computers & Networking

Pawan Kr Shroof

FMC Fortuna, 3rd Floor

Suite-B2, 234/3A, AJC Bose Road

Kolkata 700020

Tel: 22477720/22810424

Fax: 22477580

E-mail: pawanshroff@vsnl.net

Cyber Works

Raj Kr Agarwal

OM Tower, 7th Floor, 33Â

Chowringhee Road

Kolkata 700071

Tel: 22481910/2981

E-mail: fkc@cal.vsnl.net.in

Digital Data Systems

A Jalan

4/1, Middleton Street

304 & 305 Sikkim Commerce Hosue

Kolkata 700071

Tel: 22809837/8839/9934/6173/6174

Fax: 22806175

E-mail: dds@cal.vsnl.net.in & hitadds.ups@vsnl.com

Dinesh Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Rajesh Bhutoria

20, NS Road, Block-A, First Floor

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22102290/2291

Fax: 22107414

E-mail: vicom@cal.vsnl.net.in

Eastern Comnet Pvt Ltd

JK Baid

16, Ganesh Chandra Avenue

First Floor

Kolkata 700013

Tel: 22256162/68

Fax: 22373033

E-mail: eastern_comnet@vsnl.com

EDP Software Ltd

D Boral

216/2H, AJC Bose Road

Kolkata 700017

Tel: 22804302/22477147

Fax: 22408776

E-mail: edpcorp@vsnl.com

Major Resellers

Epoch Marketing Pvt Ltd

Champak Kundu

66, Salkia School Road

Howrah 711106

Tel: 26653636/9193/1551

Fax: 26653636

E-mail: epoch-electronics@vsnl.com

Fiji Electronics Pvt LTd

SK Banerjee

66/1, Netaji Subhas Road, Behala

Kolkata 700034

Tel: 24686756/0925

Fax: 24686756

E-mail: fiji@vsnl.com

Global Information Technology

Jamil Ahmad

27/B, Syed Amir Ali Avenue

Kolkata 700017

Tel: 22807108

Fax: 22811307

E-mail: git@vsnl.com

Hyson Computers Pvt Ltd

S Gupta

Y-18, Electronics Complex, Saltlake

Kolkata 700091

Tel: 23571751

Fax: 25377258

E-mail: soumitra@aforeserve.com

Imaging Solutions

25, Swallow Lane, Ground Floor

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22212194

Fax: 24799534

E-mail: recycling@rediffmail.com

Industrial Suppliers

VK Tolasariya

77 NS Road, Third Floor

Suite No 326

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22433813/2223

Fax: 22101439

E-mail: indsup@vsnl.net

Innovotech

Brahm Prakash

P-103, Princep Street

Kolkata 700072

Tel: 22349842/22346613/22377339

Fax: 22346614

E-mail: innovotech@vsnl.net

IT Planet

Deepak Mohta

11, Clive Row, Second Floor

Room No 11

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22429751

Fax: 22421915

E-mail: deepak@bestitworld.com

Jalan Infotech Pvt Ltd

Arun Kr Jalan

54/C, Hazra Road

Kolkata 700019

Tel: 24750137/2256

Fax: 24748797

E-mail: ajalan@jalan-infotech.com

Jupiter Infosys Ltd

Kamal patwari

30, Jadunath Dey Road

Fourth Floor

Kolkata 700012

Tel: 22373660/9410

Fax: 22258232

E-mail: info@jit-jupiter.com

Knowlage Consultants Pvt Ltd

Anand Gupta

50, Chowringhee Road

Air India Building, Ground Floor

Kolkata 700071

Tel: 22821966/68

Fax: 22431630

E-mail: anand@knowlage.com

Lalani Infotech Ltd

KL Lalani

'Landmark', First Floor

228A, AJC Bose Road

Kolkata 700020

Tel: 22408573

Fax: 22408573

E-mail: lalani@cal2.vsnl.net.in

LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd

S Bhattajaraya

1, Lee Road, Ground Floor

Kolkata 700020

Tel: 22805077/78

Fax: 22807577/78

E-mail: sbhattacharya@lgezbuy.com

Logica Systems

Gaurav Goel

19, RN Mukherjee Road

Eastern Building, First Floor

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22105481

Fax: 22106692

E-mail: logica1@satyam.net.in

Lotte Computers

Chandra P Shaw

32B, Ganesh Chandra Avenue

Kolkata 700013

Tel: 22347091

Fax: 22368998

E-mail: cpss@vsnl.com

Lunia Powerline Systems

Sunil Lunia

125, Netaji Subhas Road, Second Floor, Room No 20

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22311744/22301026

Fax: 22311374

E-mail: lunia@cal2.vsnl.net.in

MM International

M Gupta

14B, Camac Street

Kolkata 700017

Tel: 2240336/5153/8077

Fax: 22407712

E-mail: sales@lnsel.com

Macaws Infotech

Manasi Saha

BF-60 (Ground Floor) Salt Lake

Kolkata 700064

Tel: 23594147

Fax: 23582788

E-mail: macaws@vsnl.com

Makson Engineers

S Agarwal

24 & 26 Hemant Basu Sarani

G-3, Mangalam, Block-B

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22438756

Fax: 22433881

E-mail: makson@cal2.vsnl.net.in

MBT Infosys

Satish Toshniwal

23/1, Maharshi Debendra Road, Basement

Kolkata 700007

Tel: 22390941/22337351/8461

E-mail: mbtinfosys@vsnl.net

Mehta Impex

Virendra R Mehta

50, Chowringhee Road First Floor

Kolkata 700071

Tel: 22822927

Fax: 22829877

E-mail: mehta12@cal3.vsnl.net.in

Microtech Software

AK Khurana

116/1/1, Mahatma Gandhi Road

Madho Bhawan, First Floor

Kolkata 700007

Tel: 22190001/1666

Fax: 22194040

E-mail: ajaymic@cal.vsnl.net.in

Microcom

G Jayanth

8A, Maharaja Nandakumar Road

Kolkata 700029

Tel: 24645000

Fax: 24645000

E-mail: microcom@vsnl.com

Microtrack Business Systems Pvt Ltd

Vikash Tebriwal

1, Rawdon Street

Kolkata 700017

Tel: 22474058/1473

Fax: 22801853

E-mail: theweb@cal2.vsnl.net.in

New Millennium Infotech

Nirmal Kanodia

7/1, Sarat Bose Road

Kolkata 700020

Tel: 22873415/2597

Fax: 22873415

E-mail: nirmalkanodia@hotmail.com

Next Computing Pvt Ltd

Sanjay Choudhuri

58A, Shakespeare Sarani

Kolkata 700017

Tel: 22477167/22404858

Fax: 22409683

E-mail: tropica@vsnl.com

Nimbus Technologies

Neeraj Agarwal

Vidhan Mansion, 3rd Floor, 5, Moti Sil Street

Kolkata 700013

Tel: 22288127

Fax: 22289290

E-mail: nimbus@vsnl.com

Nucom Infotech Pvt Ltd

Sanjiv Ganeriwala

10, GC Avenue, Room No 11B (Second Floor)

Kolkata 700013

Tel: 22219033/24838750

Fax: 22219033

E-mail: nucom@vsnl.com

Odyssey Computers Services Pvt Ltd

Narendra Dhanuka

306, Mukti Chambers, 4, Clive Row

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22104209/4212

Fax: 22104212

E-mail: odyssey@vsnl.com

Ontrack Systems Ltd

B Hari

276B, Lake Gardens, Near Mohan Bhavan

Kolkata 700045

Tel: 24178434/35

Fax: 24221264

E-mail: ospl@vsnl.com

Opto Audio Electronic Products Pvt Ltd

Om Prakash Jalan

1/1, Sourin Roy Road

Kolkata 700034

Tel: 24687297/24584173

Fax: 24687297/24584173

E-mail: opto@cal.vsnl.net.in

Origin Infosys

Prakash Jain

22, Prafulla Sarkar Street

Third Floor, Room No 302

Kolkata 700072

Tel: 22345573

Fax: 22350732

E-mail: pjlpj@123india.com

Major Resellers

Imaging Solutions

25, Swallow Lane, Ground Floor

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22212194

Fax: 24799534

E-mail: recycling@rediffmail.com

Industrial Suppliers

VK Tolasariya

77 NS Road, Third Floor

Suite No 326

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22433813/2223

Fax: 22101439

E-mail: indsup@vsnl.net

Innovotech

Brahm Prakash

P-103, Princep Street

Trisita Corporation

Shiv Kr Modi

34A, Metcafe Street, First Floor

Kolkata 700013

Tel: 22348660

Fax: 22348663

E-mail: chanchaldas@hotmail.com

Vikas Computers Pvt Ltd

Sajjan Saraf

P-43, Rabindra Sarani

Kolkata 700001

Tel: 22253293

Fax: 2553294

E-mail: 9831012302

Vision Comtech

Ashis Kumar Paul

147 E, Sarat Bose Road, Second Floor

Kolkata 700026

Tel: 24630450

Fax: 24630450

E-mail: visioncomptech@vsnl.com

Vedanth

Sampath Kanodia

13, Broad Street

Kolkata 700019

Tel: 22405519/5520

Fax: 22405517

E-mail: computec@cal.vsnl.net.in

Kolkata 700072

Tel: 22349842/22346613/22377339

Fax: 22346614

E-mail: innovotech@vsnl.net