As India prepares for a nationwide civil defence mock drill on 7 May 2025 amidst rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, echoes of history are stirring up
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82 years ago today, Visakhapatnam would wake up as a city changed, reeling from a Japanese air raid that struck it the previous afternoon, 6 April 1942. News of the
The culture of Visakhapatnam is deeply entwined with its buildings. Structures like the Jagadamba theatre, St Joseph’s College, Hawa Mahal, and more bring Vizag’s past to life, as they themselves
In the annals of World War II, the city of Visakhapatnam holds a unique and poignant place. This coastal city was not just a witness but a direct victim of
The history of Vizag has always been associated with ancient British establishments, stories of how it turned into a metropolitan from an undisturbed coastal city, and the emergence as one of
Visakhapatnam has been an important city for trade and transport on the Indian coastline for centuries. Several wrecked ships and historic bunkers have made their way to Vizag’s shores in
While many old-timers share memories of what they and their parents had experienced during World War 2, John Castellas, whose family lived in Vizag at that time, researched the historic
