Heritage

Down memory lane: Valiant Voyages from Vizagapatam Port

Down memory lane: Valiant Voyages from Vizagapatam Port

19 December 1933 was a momentous day in Vizag history as the newly constructed Inner Harbour was officially opened and…

5 months ago

Lost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiasts

Many a time, heritage stories, historical anecdotes, and cultural pasts go forgotten or undiscovered. But the efforts of the untiring…

5 months ago

A Vizag cricketing tradition- Major Ebden Memorial Cup

Ask any Vizag cricketing enthusiast who has played first-grade cricket and they will recall the Major Ebden Memorial Cup that…

6 months ago

Browse through the rich heritage of Vizag at these historical places

Explore the echoes of centuries gone by as we journey through the historical tapestry of Visakhapatnam. Nestled along the Bay…

8 months ago

Origins of St Joseph’s Convent, a historical educational institute in Vizag

St Joseph’s Convent, once commonly called the Waltair Convent, is the home of the French Order of the Sisters of…

8 months ago

The emergence of Naval Coast Battery in Visakhapatnam

During the Second World War, the port city of Visakhapatnam drew more attention than any other city on the East…

9 months ago

Coromandel Fishers: An ode to the Vizag fishermen who inspired freedom fighters

Centuries before Vizag became a destiny for coastal traders, colonists and inbound migrants, the budding fishing village that became today's…

9 months ago

When the Iron Horse came to Vizag

Linking various states and cities across the map, the train stands as a marvel of human invention, igniting industrial revolutions…

9 months ago

200YO skeletons in the cupboard at Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam

To have 'skeletons in the cupboard' is an old expression for hidden secrets kept in the family and said to…

10 months ago

Visakhapatnam Collector Bungalow: An edifice of historical and administrative significance

Sprawling expansively, the historical Andhra University is a true testament to the city's rich heritage with every turn on the…

10 months ago