Hyderabad, May 30 -- If you've ever wondered what Hyderabad looked like before the metro lines, the endless traffic, and the boom of cafes and malls, an Instagram account is taking people straight back to those quieter days. Going by the name of Hyderabad Explorer Majid, the page shares reels from the early 2010s (sometimes the 90s as well), capturing a side of Hyderabad many have forgotten: empty roads, peaceful junctions, and a stillness that feels almost impossible today.

From roads of Banjara Hills with barely a vehicle in sight to a calm Shaikpet and a nearly deserted Hitech City, the videos show just how much Hyderabad has changed in the past decades. With no commentary or filters, these clips serve as reminders of a time when Hyde...