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6 records of Visakhapatnam from old newspapers that will fascinate you

A city can be easily discovered through its old newspapers. The headlines, editorials, advertisements - all of them encapsulate the…

9 months ago

Did you know Vizag was home to the first Jute Mill in the Madras presidency?

Did you know that Visakhapatnam was once home to the first jute mill in the Madras Presidency? The Chittivalasa Jute…

11 months ago

Before electricity, this is how life went by in Visakhapatnam

About a century ago, before electricity became part of daily life, Visakhapatnam relied on simpler, traditional methods for lighting, cooking,…

1 year ago

How Did Visakhapatnam Come to Be Called Vizag? A Complete Timeline

Visakhapatnam has a name that carries centuries of history, myth, and cultural evolution. Over time, various rulers, travellers, and colonial…

1 year ago

10 iconic quotes from Bapu’s speeches at Visakhapatnam

It was September 1921, and the Non-Cooperation Movement was at its height in India when Mahatma Gandhi visited Visakhapatnam (then…

1 year ago

As Port Blair gets new name, here’s revisiting Visakhapatnam’s colonial-era names

On September 13, 2024, the Indian government officially gave a new name to Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman…

1 year ago

A Deep Dive Into the History and Legacy of Mrs AVN College, Vizag

In the heart of Visakhapatnam is an establishment that has illuminated the lives of many with the light of knowledge…

2 years ago

Lost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiasts

Many a time, heritage stories, historical anecdotes, and cultural pasts go forgotten or undiscovered. But the efforts of the untiring…

2 years ago

A Vizag cricketing tradition- Major Ebden Memorial Cup

Ask any Vizag cricketing enthusiast who has played first-grade cricket and they will recall the Major Ebden Memorial Cup that…

2 years ago

Origins of St Joseph’s Convent, a historical educational institute in Vizag

St Joseph’s Convent, once commonly called the Waltair Convent, is the home of the French Order of the Sisters of…

3 years ago