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21/05/2026

Hyderabad’s Music Scene Is Becoming The City’s Biggest Mood, especially the

Hyderabad Weekend Music Events Bringing Back Community Singing Culture

From acoustic jam sessions to nostalgic singalong nights, Hyderabad’s live music culture is witnessing a vibrant rise with community-driven events drawing families, friends, and music lovers across the city

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18/05/2026

Supreme Court of India issued a directive halting the felling of trees within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park in Hyderabad, responding to petitions challenging ongoing infrastructure and flyover developments.

For sometime now there have been protests against felling down of trees at this green space and several NGOs and people's organisations, students and individials from different walls of life made it an ongoing protest against cutting down of trees.

Despite assurances by the government that translocation will be done for the trees that are cut citizens and environmentalists are not convinced that it will reverse the ecological decline

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13/05/2026

As festival frenzy continues ... here's the list of screening in different sections at the prestigious

Amongst them - Balan: The Boy is making the most noise. Backed by the celebrated creative minds behind the blockbuster the film is already creating serious international curiosity ahead of its market screening at the Marché du Film during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. But beyond the Cannes spotlight, Balan: The Boy may become one of the most emotionally resonant theatrical experiences of the year when it releases worldwide on June 19, 2026 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.

https://www.fridaywall.com/balan-the-boy-malayalam-movie-2026/

Festival de Cannes

Directed by Chidambaram and written by Jithu Madhavan, Balan: The Boy heads to Cannes 2026 before its June 19 theatrical release in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi. Here’s why this emotional drama starring Tovino Thomas is one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2026.

13/05/2026

As festival frenzy continues ... here's the list of screening in different sections at the prestigious

https://www.fridaywall.com/cannes-film-festival-2026-indian-films-screenings/

Festival de Cannes

13/05/2026

at Cannes

The French Riviera shall resonate with Quli Qutub Shah’s ‘Piya Baaj Piyaala‘ in Mohammad Ali Baig’s debut feature film making history for the city and Telangana. Baig had earlier brought laurels home with his plays at Edinburgh Fest and Oxford University. While his heritage plays earned worldwide recognition, his debut film is all set to do so. His play on the same subject at the Baradari monument was a hit with audiences.

https://www.fridaywall.com/chand-tara-cannes-film-festival-mohammad-ali-baig/

Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation Festival de Cannes

Hyderabad filmmaker Mohammad Ali Baig’s historical film Chand Tara, based on Taramati and Abdullah Qutub Shah, will be showcased at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.

13/05/2026

At a time when conversations around identity, citizenship, caste, gender and memory continue to shape public discourse in India, the latest releases from Orient Blackswan arrive as urgent and deeply relevant literary interventions.

https://www.fridaywall.com/new-indian-nonfiction-books-caste-gender-politics-identity-orient-blackswan-2026/

Orient Blackswan Private Limited Renju Renjimar

Discover the latest Orient Blackswan releases exploring caste, religion, nationalism, Dalit writing, Adivasi histories, transgender narratives and wartime memory in contemporary India. A compelling selection of Indian non-fiction and translated literature.

13/05/2026

Fresh from Cannes

From a hand-painted couture creation inspired by the French Riviera to a blush-pink red carpet statement, Alia Bhatt’s Cannes 2026 looks are among the festival’s most talked-about celebrity fashion moments

https://www.fridaywall.com/alia-bhatt-cannes-2026-looks-hand-painted-gown-pink-red-carpet-dress/

Alia Bhatt Festival de Cannes L'Oréal Paris

From a dreamy hand-painted couture gown inspired by the French Riviera to a glamorous blush-pink red carpet ensemble, Alia Bhatt’s Cannes 2026 fashion moments are turning heads globally. Explore her best Cannes Film Festival looks in this exclusive gallery.

13/05/2026

This is not just an ode, but also a practical guide to buying the most popular mango variety - Banginapalli

Come Mango season, Banginapalli makes its splash in abundance on the streets of Hyderabad. Love for this particular variety is like a summer heirloom that is passed down from generations

If you wander Hyderabad’s fruit lanes in April 2026, a golden tide grabs your attention: pyramids of butter-yellow mangoes glowing like captured suns, their soft, sugary scent pulling you closer. At the storm’s heart beats the Banginapalli, smooth-skinned, temptingly plump, begging to be cracked open for that first dripping slice. This isn’t just fruit; it’s ritual, a summer heirloom handed down through sticky-fingered generations, now feverish in Telangana’s markets.

https://www.fridaywall.com/banginapalli-mangoes-season-2026-hyderabad-telangana-2/

Banginapalli mangoes are back in Telangana this summer of 2026 – but are those dazzling yellow fruits really safe? How to pick the right mango, and why choosing carbide‑free is non‑negotiable for your health

13/05/2026

We may be sharing this post - post the 'Mother's Day' - but what the heck - any day is as good as any other as a Mother's Day

Check out the list we have curated as a book that can be gifted to your mother
Unlike fading flowers or generic trinkets, its pages bloom eternally, inviting cozy reads and heartfelt chats that deepen your bond. Gifting a book says, “Mom, your life inspires my greatest chapters.” - feels our book curator of the day Doddigalla Vaishnavi
https://www.fridaywall.com/best-books-gift-book-lover-mom-mothers-day-2026/

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Mothers Day gift? Ditch the clichés—gift your bookworm mom these 10 soul-stirring reads in 2026. From heartfelt memoirs to page-turning thrillers, find the perfect pick to spark joy and deep chats.

04/05/2026

From the cinema halls of Chennai to the political heart of Tamil Nadu, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar has navigated a complex public and private life. Born to a multi-faith family, his identity has often been a subject of public interest, yet his focus remained anchored on building a massive, loyal grassroots movement through his fan base

https://www.fridaywall.com/joseph-vijay-political-rise-tvk-tamil-nadu/

02/05/2026

Film Reviews this Week

https://www.fridaywall.com/devil-wears-prada-2-review/

https://www.fridaywall.com/gaayapadda-simham-review/

https://www.fridaywall.com/kara-movie-review-dhanush/

https://www.fridaywall.com/jetlee-movie-review/

https://www.fridaywall.com/michael-2026-movie-review-jaafar-jackson/

https://www.fridaywall.com/rakasa-movie-manasa-sharma-interview-fantasy-folklore/

Devil Wears Prada 2 review: Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly in a sequel blending fashion, nostalgia minus original’s sharp edge