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Knowing Time Before the Advent of Clock Towers in Visakhapatnam

Knowing Time Before the Advent of Clock Towers in Visakhapatnam

Since time immemorial, Visakhapatnam has had a rich and eventful history with timekeeping. Clock towers, prominently located throughout the city,…

3 months ago

Telugu Language Day: 11 Uttarandhra writers who shaped the literary scene

Telugu language, known as Italian of the east, stands for the rich cultural and artistic vibrancy of South India. In…

3 months ago

National Space Day: 6 early contributions of the bygone Jugga Rao Observatory in Visakhapatnam

Today, India is celebrating its maiden National Space Day, marking the country's achievements in space exploration! With the Chandrayaan-3 landing,…

3 months ago

Did you know that Visakhapatnam is the birthplace of India’s National Pledge?

"India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters..." - is a tune that every Indian citizen is…

3 months ago

World Photography Day 2024: Vizag’s First Photographer Meets AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the talk of the town since AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney launched in 2022.…

3 months ago

Did you know that Andhra University shifted out of Visakhapatnam for 3 years? Here’s why

The culture of Visakhapatnam is deeply entwined with its buildings. Structures like the Jagadamba theatre, St Joseph's College, Hawa Mahal,…

4 months ago

Did you know how these 5 well-known localities in Vizag got their names?

People often ask, 'What's in a name?' For Visakhapatnam, the well-known quote by Shakespeare doesn't seem to do justice, for…

5 months ago

11 rare and untold facts about Vizag you probably didn’t know!

When it comes to Vizag, there's a lot to know and be proud of. From being home to India's first…

5 months ago

Ancient architecture of Simhachalam inspires artistic sketches

The Simhachalam temple is one of the most revered religious sites in Visakhapatnam today. In addition to its sanctity, the…

6 months ago

Vizag Shook the Pagoda Tree for Yale University

What could possibly link Vizag, a quaint coastal town nestled on India's Eastern Coast, with Yale University, one of the…

7 months ago