Standing quietly along the shores of Bheemunipatnam in Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Bheemili, at just 10.97 metres tall, the Bheemili Lighthouse may not possess the towering stature associated with many
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Rohit Vijjapu, an artist, poet, illustrator and product designer, has poured his heart into his coffee table book ‘From Vizag’, a heartfelt tribute to the city that shaped his life
As the world marked World Photography Day 2025 four days ago, continuing the celebrations into World Photography Week, Vizag has a unique story to tell. Long before modern cameras and
Visakhapatnam’s heritage has been explored, written about, and visited time and again. From Buddhist relics to colonial traces, the region has revealed stories carved over centuries. But history doesn’t always
Heritage is a living testament of the history of a people. A monument tells its story to any and every onlooker without the effort of having to pick up a
Some believe Vizag to be a city that developed drastically over the last few decades, before which it remained a fishing village. This would be a distorted version of the
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
Jagadamba is an area that holds a special place in the hearts of Vizagites. It is the ultimate destination for festive shopping, the perfect place to hang out and catch
Dolphin’s Nose, the iconic headland that gives Visakhapatnam its beautiful skyline, is more than just a tourist spot. Rising 174 meters above the sea, and shaped like a dolphin, this
In the late 1800s, Britain saw the emergence of Industrial Schools, a concept that eventually reached colonial India. These institutions aimed to educate and equip young children with the skills
