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Durgam Cheruvu (also known as Raidurgam Cheruvu or the "Secret Lake") is a freshwater lake located in Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana. Spread over 63 acres (originally 150 acres), this historic water body is shielded by unique granite rocks and has become famous for film shoots, recreational activities, and the iconic Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge – the world's longest concrete deck cable bridge. 63-acre freshwater lake Kakatiya dynasty origins World's longest concrete deck…

Central Schools – Excellence in Education Since 1963 One of the world's largest school chains | 1,249 schools in India & 3 abroad 🏫 From darkness to light – Providing quality education to children of transferable Central Government employees & beyond. 📜 History & Organisation The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), previously known as the Central School Organisation, was established on 15 December 1963 with the first Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi. It is a non‑profit body und…

Godfather of Telugu Folklore Studies | First PhD in Folklore in South India 📜 National Research Professor (1995) | 🧠 Folklore Pioneer | 📚 40+ books | 🎓 Emeritus Professor, Osmania University Prof. Biruduraju Ramaraju (16 April 1925 – 8 February 2010) was a legendary scholar, folklorist, and literary historian from Telangana. He was the first PhD scholar in folklore studies in South India and the first from Osmania University to receive a doctorate in Telugu folklore. In 1995, the Government o…

The Revolutionary Poet of Telangana | Marxist Icon & Voice of the Oppressed 📜 Urdu Poet | ⚡ Communist Activist | ✊ Telangana Armed Struggle | 🕊️ “Tera Haath Mera Haath” Makhdoom Mohiuddin (1908–1969) — born Abu Sayeed Mohammad Makhdoom Mohiuddin Khudri — was a legendary Urdu poet, a dedicated Marxist, and a fearless political activist who became an enduring icon in the cultural and political landscape of South India, especially Hyderabad. His life seamlessly fused art with revolution, makin…

Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple (Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Devasthanam) is a revered Hindu temple located in Kalasiguda, Secunderabad, Hyderabad district, Telangana . The temple is over 200 years old , with the idol installed in July 1814 . The main deity is Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Matha , an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. The idol is made of wood, seated in padmasana posture with four hands holding a sword, a spear, a damaru (two‑headed drum), and a vessel of amrit, covered with a silver shield (vendi kava…