Growing up in India, most of us are no strangers to superstitions and omens. Warnings like “don’t step out after a sneeze” or “a black cat crossing your path is
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Vizag has always been a place of peace. Being home to many Buddhist monasteries, its heritage has always reflected harmony. However, because of its non-violent nature, many bullies tried to
With superbikes, luxury cars, and the overall traffic increasing, the streets of Vizag are almost always buzzing with vehicles. However, even five years ago, the city’s roads didn’t look the
As January kicks off, some of the most exciting movies are gearing up for theatrical releases! These upcoming movies in theatres promise a mix of action, patriotism, history and heartwarming
The Tollywood industry has a century-old history. Since the release of the first talkie film, Bhakta Prahlada in 1931, the Telugu cinema industry has seen many advancements in technology and
Located along the busy RK Beach Road in Visakhapatnam is a grand structure that speaks to the heritage and history of the city: Hawa Mahal. If walls could talk, this
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) recently bagged the Swachh Bhagidari award, making the city the best-performing in the State in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, which was organised from
People often ask, ‘What’s in a name?’ For Visakhapatnam, the well-known quote by Shakespeare doesn’t seem to do justice, for the city’s names speak for its history and culture. The
The Simhachalam temple is one of the most revered religious sites in Visakhapatnam today. In addition to its sanctity, the place stands out for its architectural wonder, fascinating historians like
History is full of important lessons that remain important to this day. In the lives of kings, conquerors, soldiers and even common people from the past, there lies a wealth
