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[[File:You are under surveillance.jpg|thumb|A sign in Hyderabad, written in Telugu, English, Hindi and Urdu]]
[[Telugu phrasebook|Telugu]] is the most widely spoken language. A variant of [[Urdu phrasebook|Urdu]] called '''Deccani''' or '''Dakhani,''' which originated in the courts and military encampments of the Islamic rulers of the Deccan, is spoken by Muslim residents and is especially prominent in the Old City and surrounding areas. In the newer parts of the city, you are more likely to hear [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]] than Urdu. English is also widely understood, if somewhat less widely spoken. You can manage with just English if you are staying at an upscale hotel and are being driven around by a hired driver. English signs are common.
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The '''[http://hyderabad.aero/to-from-airport.aspx Pushpak - Airport Liner]{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''', an air-conditioned bus service operated by the Telangana government, goes to various designated points - Secunderabad (Jubilee Bus Station), Miyapur, BHEL and the Mahatma Gandhi Bus terminal (Imlibun) near Charminar. These routes cover most major areas of the city. The airport website has detailed information about pickup and stop points, along with timings. Tickets cost between ₹106 and ₹265 depending on the bus stop. The frequency of the buses is 10-40 minutes depending on time of the day and route.
'''[https://www.meru.in/ Meru]''' and '''[http://skycabs.in/ Sky cabs]''' are the two metered cab services approved by the airport @ ₹20/km. You can book your rides at counters in the airport departure area and they are available just after exiting the terminal building. The two major app-based ride-hailing services, '''[https://www.olacabs.com/ Ola]{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' and '''[[Ride hailing services|Uber]]''', are also available. You can book your ride using the app at the baggage carousel, walk into the designated area where the cabs are waiting and get into any that is available.
There is a '''pre-paid taxi counter''' operated by the Hyderabad Traffic Police. That is also a good option. Another pre-paid option, available only for women, is the '''[http://shecab.in/ She Cab]{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''', a government service that features cabs driven only by women drivers. You can avail yourself of this service as long as at least one of the passengers is a woman. Beware of taxi soliciting touts at the airport greeting area; they will try to charge exorbitant rates.
There are other counters where you can hire a taxi. These may be on the more expensive side, but the cars will be more luxurious.
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===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in India}}
[[File:Kachegda railway station main bulding.jpg|thumb|upright=1.18|Kacheguda railway station]]
Secunderabad in Hyderabad is the headquarters of the South Central Railway (SCR) zone of the [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_srcdest_names.html Indian Railways]. It is an important junction with connectivity to many parts of India.
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*{{Eat|name=Nimrah Cafe & Bakery|alt=|url=|email=|address=Beside Mecca Masjid, Charminar, Hyderabad, Telangana|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+91 98480 89343|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Daily 04:00 -23:00|price=|lastedit=2019-08-21|content=This bakery and cafe especially known for their Irani chai and Osmania biscuits.}}
*{{Eat|name=Vellanki Foods|alt=|url=https://vellankifoods.com/|email=info@vellankifoods.com|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+91 9121222301|tollfree=|fax=|hours= Daily 10:00-21:00|price=|lastedit=2019-08-21|content=This sweet and savoury shop keeps the traditional Telugu foods alive. Has 4 locations.}}
==Drink==
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===Newspapers===
The '''[http://www.deccan.com/ Deccan Chronicle]{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is Hyderabad's oldest newspaper, and indispensable if you need to look up classifieds, for, say, renting a house. The '''[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articlelist/694880715.cms Times of India]''' with its new office in Hyderabad has good local content and is increasingly widely read. '''[http://www.eenadu.net/ Eenadu]''' is the most popular local language (Telugu) newspaper. For events, business listings and movie listings, [http://fullhyderabad.com/ fullhyderabad.com]{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} is popular. '''[http://www.siasat.com/ Siasat]''' and '''[http://www.munsifdaily.com/ Munsif]''' are the main newspapers for the Urdu speaking population.
Other newspapers include [http://www.vaartha.com/ Vaartha] [http://www.andhrajyothy.com/ Andhra Jyothy], [http://www.thehansindia.com/ The Hansindia], [http://www.hellohyderabad.com/ Hello Hyderabad], [http://www.fullhyderabad.com/ Full Hyderabad]{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, [https://www.thehindu.com/ The Hindu], [http://www.indianexpress.com/ Indian Express], [https://www.metrorailnews.in/ Metro India]{{Dead link|date=October 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, [http://namastetelangana.in/ Namaste Telangana] and [http://www.sakshi.com/ Sakshi].
===Hospitals===
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===Pharmacy/chemist===
Modern medicine is widely available at pharmacies around the city.
===Books===
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