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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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,…

4 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…

4 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…

5 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…

6 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…

6 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…

7 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…

8 months ago