Heritage

Once upon a time there was a Visakhapatnam Medical School

Once upon a time there was a Visakhapatnam Medical School

Despite being a very small city in terms of area, Vizag has a surprising number of historical stories to it.…

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Hindustan Shipyard: The origins of shipbuilding in Vizag

The Hindustan Shipyard in Vizag, originally known as the Scindia Shipyard, has recently completed 81 years of establishment. Though the…

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The detailed history of the reputed Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam

Vizag has an endless list of interesting stories to its name. Be it about the historical monuments, important events in…

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St Aloysius High School: The 175-year-old iconic institution in Vizag

The city of Visakhapatnam is home to number of historical educational institutions. For ages, these establishments have been a part…

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Scandal Point: The forgotten and unnoticed symbol of the history of Vizag

Visakhapatnam, dearly called Vizag by its denizens, has a long list of monuments, age-old sites, and vintage architectural structures etched…

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Explore these undisturbed Buddhist sites around Visakhapatnam

The influence of Buddhism is subtle but deep-rooted in Visakhapatnam. Known to be named after a Buddhist princess Visakha, it…

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Riddle of the Jagga Rao Observatory in Vizag

Observatories are what help us look beyond what the naked eye can see. From comets, meteor showers, planetary movements and…

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Architectural heritage sites in Andhra Pradesh for an offbeat summer vacation

Planning for a summer vacation and cannot decide where to go? You must be considering a hill station or a…

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World Heritage Day: Myths and mysteries of Kurupam Tomb in Vizag

The International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on 18 April.…

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When a Japanese air raid put Vizag on national headlines in 1942

The history of Vizag has always been associated with ancient British establishments, stories of how it turned into a metropolitan…

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