history of vizag

Before electricity, this is how life went by in VisakhapatnamBefore electricity, this is how life went by in Visakhapatnam

Before electricity, this is how life went by in Visakhapatnam

About a century ago, before electricity became part of daily life, Visakhapatnam relied on simpler, traditional methods for lighting, cooking,…

3 months ago
6 Vintage Landmarks that Showcase Vizag’s Glorious Architecture6 Vintage Landmarks that Showcase Vizag’s Glorious Architecture

6 Vintage Landmarks that Showcase Vizag’s Glorious Architecture

Vizag's historical glory stands tall in our buildings and structures. The oldest walls in the city enclose some of the…

1 year ago
Lost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiastsLost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiasts

Lost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiasts

Many a time, heritage stories, historical anecdotes, and cultural pasts go forgotten or undiscovered. But the efforts of the untiring…

2 years ago
A Vizag cricketing tradition- Major Ebden Memorial CupA Vizag cricketing tradition- Major Ebden Memorial Cup

A Vizag cricketing tradition- Major Ebden Memorial Cup

Ask any Vizag cricketing enthusiast who has played first-grade cricket and they will recall the Major Ebden Memorial Cup that…

2 years ago
200YO skeletons in the cupboard at Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam200YO skeletons in the cupboard at Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam

200YO skeletons in the cupboard at Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam

To have 'skeletons in the cupboard' is an old expression for hidden secrets kept in the family and said to…

2 years ago
Rajkumari Seetiumma: Rani of Wadhwan and daughter of Vizag MaharajahRajkumari Seetiumma: Rani of Wadhwan and daughter of Vizag Maharajah

Rajkumari Seetiumma: Rani of Wadhwan and daughter of Vizag Maharajah

The history of Vizag definitely feels unfinished without a mention of the royals, who poured in their wealth and efforts…

2 years ago
The legend of the historical Ross Hill in VizagThe legend of the historical Ross Hill in Vizag

The legend of the historical Ross Hill in Vizag

Known for the striking white chapel enshrining Mother Mary, Ross Hill is a name that everyone new to Vizag is…

2 years ago
War Time Vizag’s Civil Defence– 1942War Time Vizag’s Civil Defence– 1942

War Time Vizag’s Civil Defence– 1942

The history of Vizag has always been associated with ancient British establishments, stories of how it turned into a metropolitan from…

2 years ago
Myths and mysteries of the Lawsons Bay Colony in VizagMyths and mysteries of the Lawsons Bay Colony in Vizag

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

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