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5 Places of Historical Significance in Visakhapatnam5 Places of Historical Significance in Visakhapatnam

5 Places of Historical Significance in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam has its fair piece of history to share. Spread around the city are many examples of the contributions Visakhapatnam…

6 years ago
How Waltair flourished to become Visakhapatnam, the City of DestinyHow Waltair flourished to become Visakhapatnam, the City of Destiny

How Waltair flourished to become Visakhapatnam, the City of Destiny

From being a village, Waltair flourished to become Visakhapatnam, the City of Destiny. Visakhapatnam aficionado John Castellas charts the city’s…

6 years ago
Down memory lane: 10 hidden gems of Old Vizag and its historyDown memory lane: 10 hidden gems of Old Vizag and its history

Down memory lane: 10 hidden gems of Old Vizag and its history

We’ve come a long way with the changing times. From jhatkas to automatic cars, from audio-cassettes to online streaming music…

6 years ago
When the Japanese attacked Vizag during World War 2When the Japanese attacked Vizag during World War 2

When the Japanese attacked Vizag during World War 2

While many old-timers share memories of what they and their parents had experienced during World War 2, John Castellas, whose…

6 years ago
Andhra University set to celebrate its 94th Anniversary in VizagAndhra University set to celebrate its 94th Anniversary in Vizag

Andhra University set to celebrate its 94th Anniversary in Vizag

Andhra University will celebrate its Founder’s day on the 26th of April in Vizag. Notably, the celebrations this year will…

6 years ago
Vizag’s finest hour in the Battle of BritainVizag’s finest hour in the Battle of Britain

Vizag’s finest hour in the Battle of Britain

When Britain’s wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill claimed that in the Battle of Britain ‘never in the field of human…

6 years ago
Trip through time: Capturing the rich history of Vizag in photographsTrip through time: Capturing the rich history of Vizag in photographs

Trip through time: Capturing the rich history of Vizag in photographs

John Castellas, who was recently in the city, maintains a photo collection which definitely speaks more than a thousand words.…

6 years ago
Voice from the sky: The fascinating story of the All India Radio in VizagVoice from the sky: The fascinating story of the All India Radio in Vizag

Voice from the sky: The fascinating story of the All India Radio in Vizag

The All India Radio Vizag’s programmes are as compelling as their principles but still beckon its niche listeners. Alisha Roy…

6 years ago
The rich legacy of Visakhapatnam Railway StationThe rich legacy of Visakhapatnam Railway Station

The rich legacy of Visakhapatnam Railway Station

Which iconic institution came first in Vizag, the Port or the Railway Station?’ Intrigued, especially since the Visakhapatnam Station was…

6 years ago

Famous old-fashioned places for unique offerings in Vizag

It is not just the green hills and blue waters that Vizag is famous for. The city plays host to…

6 years ago