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Mock drill in India: The forgotten WWII drills that prepared Visakhapatnam for battleMock drill in India: The forgotten WWII drills that prepared Visakhapatnam for battle

Mock drill in India: The forgotten WWII drills that prepared Visakhapatnam for battle

As India prepares for a nationwide civil defence mock drill on 7 May 2025 amidst rising tensions with Pakistan following…

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8 wildly interesting facts about the sinking of PNS Ghazi during the 1971 Indo-Pak war in Vizag!8 wildly interesting facts about the sinking of PNS Ghazi during the 1971 Indo-Pak war in Vizag!

8 wildly interesting facts about the sinking of PNS Ghazi during the 1971 Indo-Pak war in Vizag!

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, also known as the Third Indo-Pak War, was fought between India and Pakistan during the…

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Andhra University – The Early YearsAndhra University – The Early Years

Andhra University – The Early Years

For one born in Vizag or any Telugu city, there comes a time after primary and secondary schooling when they…

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Do you know how old these iconic places in Visakhapatnam are?Do you know how old these iconic places in Visakhapatnam are?

Do you know how old these iconic places in Visakhapatnam are?

Many threads weave together to form the story of Vizag. Some are places and landmarks so closely tied to our…

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World Heritage Day: 6 less-known historical sites in Visakhapatnam you might not know about!World Heritage Day: 6 less-known historical sites in Visakhapatnam you might not know about!

World Heritage Day: 6 less-known historical sites in Visakhapatnam you might not know about!

To be human is to be tied to something bigger than ourselves. Whether it is to people we call family,…

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Spirits, shadows & superstitions: Interesting beliefs from old Visakhapatnam that will fascinate you!Spirits, shadows & superstitions: Interesting beliefs from old Visakhapatnam that will fascinate you!

Spirits, shadows & superstitions: Interesting beliefs from old Visakhapatnam that will fascinate you!

Growing up in India, most of us are no strangers to superstitions and omens. Warnings like “don’t step out after…

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6 facts about Visakhapatnam that will surprise you!6 facts about Visakhapatnam that will surprise you!

6 facts about Visakhapatnam that will surprise you!

Think you know everything about Vizag? Think again! With a deep and layered past, our city is full of quirky…

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Forget Ghibli AI Art, do you know these stunning Telugu art forms?Forget Ghibli AI Art, do you know these stunning Telugu art forms?

Forget Ghibli AI Art, do you know these stunning Telugu art forms?

Social media is currently ablaze with dreamy, AI-generated visuals tagged “Ghibli-style.” Tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT offering Ghibli-style AI transformations of…

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Andhra Library Movement: A people’s struggle like no other to make reading accessibleAndhra Library Movement: A people’s struggle like no other to make reading accessible

Andhra Library Movement: A people’s struggle like no other to make reading accessible

Libraries are centers of knowledge and societal advancement. Often, they are places where people meet, discuss ideas, and organize. While…

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Hindustan Shipyard Limited retains positive net worth in FY 2024-25

When we talk about the Visakhapatnam of today and what led to its growth, then Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), India’s…

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