Tag: history

Hawa Mahal, a grand edifice facing the sea on the Beach Road in Visakhapatnam, was constructed between 1917 and 1921. It was built as a transit halt and summer resort for ...

Vizag's age-old bookstore that stood the test of time: It all started with a woman scorned… unlikely as it seems, the concept of setting up a bookstore, specifically the Gupta ...

Annavaram, the abode of Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple is just about 110 KM from Vizag on the National Highway leading to Chennai. Annavaram derived its name from 2 words ‘Anina+Varam ...

Devdasi, a figment of the past, spoken about in history, Indian theological and Temple history realms are very much prevalent today. National Human Rights Commission has given a sharp notice ...

GVMC, created for Madras Presidency, serving Vizag tirelessly!! In the year 1858, the first voluntary Municipal Association to meet the civic requirements, under the Madras Presidency, was set up. This ...

Did you know the famous Battle of Vizagapatnam bears it's name to our Vizag. Amazing and true!In 1804, the French and British navies fought the Battle of Vizagapatam just off ...

To commemorate and look back at the years gone by we give you a snapshot from history. Flashback to 1947 and the tumultuous year that it was. The newspaper clipping ...

This Independence Day we reflect on the heroes we encounter in our everyday life. Heroes who are  silent crusaders for the welfare of women and children. The principles are Gandhian thoughts ...

Coonoor,  nestled in the blue hills. Tucked away, from the busy touristy places, in the Nilgiris is Coonoor, a hilly town that offers the cool respite and relative calm you ...

The six decade old open air auditorium at Andhra University will soon be renovated. The auditorium that was damaged during Hudhud will be renovated as per global standards. The news ...