Heritage

75 years of SS Jala Usha: Tracing the origins of the first-ever Visakhapatnam-made steamship

75 years of SS Jala Usha: Tracing the origins of the first-ever Visakhapatnam-made steamship

SS Jala Usha, a made-in-Visakhapatnam steamship and the first of its kind to be built within the Indian subcontinent after…

2 years ago

Ticking the clock back to times when circus often came to Vizag

Marking the comeback of circus to the City of Destiny after over a decade, the Rambo Circus has brought with…

2 years ago

Myths and mysteries of the Lawsons Bay Colony in Vizag

To date, the port city of Visakhapatnam reminds its denizens of its rich past in the form of dilapidated buildings…

2 years ago

Oldest temples in each state of South India that you must visit

Temples in India play a crucial part in our understanding of our history and culture. Much of our culture is…

2 years ago

Hidden amidst the hustle and bustle, an account of the oldest bank in Vizag

In a world where history is represented by architectural marvels, towering structures, and rusty palaces, the slight details disguised amidst…

2 years ago

Vizag heritage: If the ruins on Simhachalam hill could speak

Of late, deforestation and the demolition of greenery on hills in the name of development have become familiar settings. Visakhapatnam,…

2 years ago

Railways in Visakhapatnam: History and Heritage

With discussions rife about a new railway zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam, there is no suitable occasion than now to reminisce…

2 years ago

World Heritage Week: Did you know the history of the Vizag-made tea caddies?

Visakhapatnam, once known as Vizagapatam, is an urban jungle that once flourished with expert craftsmen and their beautifully handcrafted arts.…

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The first wings over Vizag: An ode to the city’s rich history

Vizag, the City of Destiny, has been a part of major historic events that date back to the late 1800s…

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From oil lamps to electricity, the story of lighting up Vizag

Imagine Vizag being a colonial town with the only light source being dim oil lamps. These were the scenes in…

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