Hyderabad, Dec. 31 -- All big things have small beginnings. It is no different with Numaish, the most popular consumer fair of Hyderabad. As its 82ndedition is all set to be inaugurated on Sunday evening, it is interesting to know how humble were its beginning. Today it boasts of over 2000 stalls and an all-India status but when it started way back in 1938 it had just 50 kiosks and was totally local in nature.

When the idea took shape some eight decades back nobody thought it would catch on like wildfire. To the surprise of everyone it not only clicked but remains the most inexpensive entertainer till date. What's more it is the only annual event to be organised year after year for 46 days at a stretch.

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