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5 secret spots to visit in Visakhapatnam that are not found in guidebooks

5 secret spots to visit in Visakhapatnam that are not found in guidebooks

Have you ticked off everything on your Vizag sightseeing bucket list? Make room for more - there's no rest for…

1 month ago

Is Visakhapatnam on the brink of losing another historical gem?

  "I was once the light of the house, Directing the way to my family and the people of my…

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Visakhapatnam history: The beginning of GVMC

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) recently bagged the Swachh Bhagidari award, making the city the best-performing in the State in…

2 months ago

Spotting iconic places of Visakhapatnam in Kamal Haasan’s Maro Charitra

Kamal Haasan's Maro Charitra was shot in iconic places in Visakhapatnam, against the serene backdrops of Gangavaram Beach, Bheemili, and…

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The Untold Story of the First Industrial School in Vizag

In the late 1800s, Britain saw the emergence of Industrial Schools, a concept that eventually reached colonial India. These institutions…

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7 popular trains in Visakhapatnam that locals love and rely on!

When the first train wheeled into Visakhapatnam (Waltair) Railway Station in 1893, it signalled the dawn of a new era…

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Do you know about these forgotten historical sites in Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam, a city rich in history and culture, is home to numerous architectural gems that once stood as symbols of…

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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…

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Down memory lane: 8 unforgettable eateries once in Vizag that no longer exist

"This is where I’d stop for steaming idlys on my way to work," "I remember grabbing dinner here after a…

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Do you know what these five streets in Vizag are famous for?

The streets of a city have greater importance than we realise. As time ages them, they develop identities of their…

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