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Patrick Russell: The unknown artist and famous naturalist of Vizag

Patrick Russell: The unknown artist and famous naturalist of Vizag

From Monsieur Ross, after whom the famous Ross Hill was named, to Patrick Lawson, the namesake of Lawson's Bay Colony,…

8 months ago

6 famous historical sites that represent the celebrated heritage of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is known for its rich culture and heritage. This region has witnessed the rise and fall of many…

11 months ago

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…

2 years ago

Simhachalam Temple imposes guidelines for devotees visiting the temple

The Simhachalam Devasthanam authorities, managing the Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Visakhapatnam, have imposed certain norms due to the…

2 years ago

A ship in storm: A senior Captain shares his escapades during Hudhud

It’s been more than seven years since Cyclone Hudhud brought Visakhapatnam to its knees. The city has since recovered fairly…

2 years ago

Sacred Summit: Unique features of the holy Annavaram temple

Annavaram, the abode of Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple is just about 110 km from Vizag on the National Highway leading…

2 years ago

Bobbili: A town rich in history and heritage

From witnessing fierce battles to housing the royal edifices, the town of Bobbili had its share of history, in terms…

2 years ago

Vizianagaram: Heritage monuments from the land of royalty

A rich mosaic of heritage and culture, Vizianagaram translates to mean the ‘City of Victory’. The history of this ancient…

2 years ago

8 unique things about the holy Simhachalam you must know about

About 16 km from Vizag lies a densely wooded hill known as Simhachalam. The top of this hill is home…

2 years ago

Trip through time: A look back at Vizag’s first air service

The Madras Air Taxi Service commenced the first commercial air service to Vizag with the inaugural flight between Madras and…

2 years ago