history of vizag

Have you heard of Rockdale Layout in Vizag?

Have you heard of Rockdale Layout in Vizag?

Visakhapatnam is just more than beaches, hills, and well-developed areas. Each and every street of this beautiful city is inked…

2 years ago

Once upon a time in CBM Compound, Visakhapatnam

A well-known locality with several modern-day establishments, The CBM Compound has lost its past glory. The history of this locality…

2 years ago

Visakhapatnam through inscriptions

India’s East Coast has had an enduring connection to the ocean, dating back to the 3rd Millennium BC. Maritime traffic,…

2 years ago

Visakhapatnam and its long maritime history of glorious ships

Over the centuries, there have been many good ships that were named after the city of Visakhapatnam. The Indian Navy’s…

3 years ago

A brief history of cyclones in and around Visakhapatnam

The North Indian Ocean is the hotbed of favorable conditions for the formation of tropical cyclones, with water temperatures of…

3 years ago

Have you heard of the 1780 Sepoy Mutiny in Visakhapatnam?

The first ever sepoy mutiny that took place in the whole of British India (which includes present Pakistan and Bangladesh)…

3 years ago

On National Lighthouse Day, visit these 4 historic lighthouses in Vizag

There was no uniform regulation of lighthouses in British India until the passing of the Lighthouse Act of 1927. Before…

3 years ago

Lova Thota – a paradise that got lost in the history books of Vizag

Nestled in a valley of the Yarada Konda range across the entrance to Vizag’s harbour, a picturesque garden was nurtured…

3 years ago