history of vizag

The first wings over Vizag: An ode to the city’s rich history

The first wings over Vizag: An ode to the city’s rich history

Vizag, the City of Destiny, has been a part of major historic events that date back to the late 1800s…

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From oil lamps to electricity, the story of lighting up Vizag

Imagine Vizag being a colonial town with the only light source being dim oil lamps. These were the scenes in…

2 years ago

Symbols of the Vizag’s history standing tall in the United Kingdom

The importance of the long and rich history of Vizag can be heard not only in the local fables but…

2 years ago

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.…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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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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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How the British aided in ending the French rule in Vizag

Vizag, once known as Vizagapatam, has a long history and innumerable untold stories to its name. One such story is…

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