Heritage

Stories of Yore: Wedding season in Vizag during the late 1930’s!

February is the month of love, with the celebration of Valentine's Day, and the wedding season in full swing. You…

5 months ago

Stories of Yore: What The Weekend in Vizag Once Looked Like!

After long work hours and endless meetings, weekends are a sweet reward to enjoy and unwind. Thanks to the advanced…

5 months ago

When the Sea Roads led to Vizag

The Indian Navy’s International Fleet Review in February 2026 at Visakhapatnam on India’s east coast will highlight the Eastern Command…

5 months ago

Ponduru khadi, once celebrated by Gandhi, gets GI tag

Ponduru Khadi, from Srikakulam, once highly regarded by Gandhi, has achieved a landmark milestone with its Geographical Indication (GI) tag,…

7 months ago

Submarine Day 2025: Its significance and what it means to Vizag

On December 8, 1967, India welcomed its very first submarine, INS Kalvari (S23), which joined the Indian Navy and served…

7 months ago

INS Circars – The Early Years

On January 26, 1950, when India adopted its current constitution and became a republic making the Royal Indian Navy became…

8 months ago

Historic St John’s Church in Vizag

The town of Vizagapatam has a history in colonial India as old as Fort St. George in Madras (Chennai). In…

9 months ago

Back in 1888, Waltair, Vizag hosted a women’s cricket match: Here’s the story!

Visakhapatnam is all set to host several key matches in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, taking place from…

9 months ago

Horses for Courses in 1800s Vijeanagarum (Vizianagaram)

The Vizianagaram history of the 1800s offers a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of South India’s princely era of horses…

10 months ago

1907, First Coloured Photographs of Vizag

As the world marked World Photography Day 2025 four days ago, continuing the celebrations into World Photography Week, Vizag has…

11 months ago