“If you look at my hands, you can trace seven decades of non-stop work. From sunrise to sunset, I’ve never known what it means to sit idle." Full Story >> shorturl.at/j02o5 #dailylife #motivation #hardwork #hyderabad #humansofhyderabad

"Running a business has taught me that success is not just about surviving difficult times. It is about standing by your word when things get tough, treating people with respect even when profits are under pressure ..." Full Story >> shorturl.at/f1qEv #dailylife #journey

"Diwali is our busiest time of the year. We earn a large part of our yearly income from selling diyas during these few weeks, and that money helps us run our household through the year." Full Story >> shorturl.at/DQKsk #diwali2026 #dailylife #artisans #hyderabad

“I came to Hyderabad from Ballari in 1989 with very little in my hands. I had studied only till Class 6, so once I started working, life itself became my teacher." Full Story >> shorturl.at/sRKqx #dailylife #journey #lifelessons #humansofhyderabad

"In 2016, I was going through a difficult time after failing one of my examination papers. I made a promise to myself that if I passed, I would feed 10 people." Full Story >> shorturl.at/NvyZN #socialimpact #journey #lifelessons #humansofhyderabad

Hyderabad today observed Police Commemoration Day, honouring police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

Sindoor Khela and Devi Boron were celebrated with traditional fervour across Durga Puja pandals in Hyderabad on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

The nine-day festival of Navratri concluded with the burning of Ravana effigies across Hyderabad. Celebrated with great joy across India, Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil.

"On Vijaya Dasami, we gather around the Jammi tree for puja and exchange its leaves as ‘bangaram’. We touch our elders’ feet, hug neighbours and wish each other a happy Dussehra." Full Story >> shorturl.at/Cl57S #dussehra2026 #telangana #culture #humansofhyderabad

The Hyderabad Bangalee Samity (HBS) is marking its landmark 85th year of Durga Puja at NTR Stadium, drawing thousands of devotees and visitors across the twin cities.

The Telangana government hosted grand Saddula Bathukamma celebrations on October 18, 2026, marking the conclusion of the 9-day floral festival from October 11 to October 18, 2026.

“Durga Pujo is the biggest festival for us Bengalis, and it has become an important part of Hyderabad’s culture too." Full Story >> shorturl.at/zwZea #durgapujo #dussehra2026 #hyderabad #humansofhyderabad

"Whenever Dussehra festival comes around, I think of my grandchildren. I feel so happy when they come to the village. I get to cook for them, sit and talk with them, and show them the things we do here." Full Story >> shorturl.at/PXObG #dussehra2026 #telangana #dailylife

"I begged on the streets once. Today, I stand proudly as a Traffic Assistant, holding traffic steady on a Hyderabad road." Full Story >> shorturl.at/SgNUl #dailylife #journey #lifelessons #humansofhyderabad

An 81-foot Maa Durga idol installed at Victoria Playground in Hyderabad for the ongoing Navratri celebrations stands out for its height and eco-friendly design. #dussehra2026 #hyderabad #humansofhyderabad

"In Tamil households, Navaratri is a time for devotion and family gatherings. For nine days, families arrange dolls on steps in a tradition called Golu, celebrating Goddess Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi." Full Story >> shorturl.at/DSUBl #dussehra2026 #navratri #golu

"Dussehra holidays are always fun. But this time was best because I made my own Bathukamma, all by myself for the first time.” Full Story >> shorturl.at/Lj8Wu #bathukamma #Dussehra2026 #telangana

“Growing up in Telangana, we would wait all year for the nine days of Bathukamma. It was when our family came together, cousins and relatives visited, and our homes filled with flowers, songs and laughter." Full Story >> shorturl.at/nW6js #Bathukamma2026 #Telangana

The students, faculty, and staff at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University (Koti Women's College), Hyderabad, gathered to celebrate Bathukamma Sambaralu 2026.

“I am from Kolkata, and I have been making clay idols for nearly 20 years. I learnt this craft in Kumartuli, Kolkata’s traditional idol-making area." Full Story >> shorturl.at/wFf61 #durgapujo2026 #dailylife #artisans #humansofhyderabad