Hyderabad India

How long have you lived there?

40 years

What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?

Learning the traditional handicrafts and culinary classes, the expats club, the Local city clubs for networking, joining Red Cross and other NGO"s who have volunteers from school and colleges, working for the masses and improving the quality of life.

In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.

The beauty of India, especially Hyderabad, is the tolerance of other religions and acceptance of their values , customs and participation. The social bonding is generations old, though it might not be accepted as far as weddings go.

What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?

IT . ITES, BPO, Agriculture, Tourism are the main industries. The focus is shifting to R&D and Manufacturing of high end electrical and electronic components.

If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.

To get in touch with someone who has been or knows somebody in that city, before and after coming, as Indians are generally very hospitable and like to help others, The fact is that almost every second household has someone from the family settled abroad ( Worldwide )