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7 thoughts of Vizagites while visiting Ganesh Pandals!7 thoughts of Vizagites while visiting Ganesh Pandals!

7 thoughts of Vizagites while visiting Ganesh Pandals!

In Visakhapatnam, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with vibrant and glamorous pandals. From the ‘Pushpa’-movie inspired Ganesh to the ‘jaggery’ Ganesh,…

7 months ago
Facing the odds: The tale of a famous pot lassi maker in VizagFacing the odds: The tale of a famous pot lassi maker in Vizag

Facing the odds: The tale of a famous pot lassi maker in Vizag

Bringing the goodness of the authentic pot lassi (kulhad) lassi to Vizag, Devi and her husband Srinu, offer a variety…

4 years ago
Street Life: Meet the humble boatman of Kondakarla AvaStreet Life: Meet the humble boatman of Kondakarla Ava

Street Life: Meet the humble boatman of Kondakarla Ava

Cradled in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, Kondakarla Ava is a large freshwater lake. Considered to be one of…

4 years ago
Street Life: Meet Mallayya, a muri seller in VizagStreet Life: Meet Mallayya, a muri seller in Vizag

Street Life: Meet Mallayya, a muri seller in Vizag

Going door-to-door with bags of muri (puffed rice), Mallayya, a 41-year-old from Seetammadhara, Visakhapatnam , shares his story. Sharing how…

4 years ago
The Balancing Act: Meet Ramulamma, the 45-year-old fisherwoman from VizagThe Balancing Act: Meet Ramulamma, the 45-year-old fisherwoman from Vizag

The Balancing Act: Meet Ramulamma, the 45-year-old fisherwoman from Vizag

Balancing the large aluminium and plastic vessels on her head, Ramulamma, the 45-year-old fisherwoman from Vizag, has perfected this skill…

4 years ago
Meet Gedela Mamma, the 65-year-old domestic help from Vizag who proves that age is just a numberMeet Gedela Mamma, the 65-year-old domestic help from Vizag who proves that age is just a number

Meet Gedela Mamma, the 65-year-old domestic help from Vizag who proves that age is just a number

They say, "When life throws lemons at you, make lemonade." The 65-year-old domestic help from Vizag, Appala Narasamma, is a…

4 years ago
Yo! Time Machine: Alumni of KV schools in Vizag share their memoriesYo! Time Machine: Alumni of KV schools in Vizag share their memories

Yo! Time Machine: Alumni of KV schools in Vizag share their memories

Often in our adult lives, we look back to some of the memories that we hold on to, just for…

4 years ago
Meet Vizag’s Tennis Prodigy Who Featured On Dettol’s Protector CampaignMeet Vizag’s Tennis Prodigy Who Featured On Dettol’s Protector Campaign

Meet Vizag’s Tennis Prodigy Who Featured On Dettol’s Protector Campaign

Dettol recently rolled up a campaign idea where it featured stories of Covid-19 warriors on the cover of its hand…

4 years ago
A passionate mountaineer and a Guinness World Record holder: Meet Krishna Prasad from VizagA passionate mountaineer and a Guinness World Record holder: Meet Krishna Prasad from Vizag

A passionate mountaineer and a Guinness World Record holder: Meet Krishna Prasad from Vizag

An advocate by profession and social worker by choice, KBVM Krishna Prasad is a passionate mountaineer. Hailing from Lagisapalli, a…

4 years ago

Beating the sun and the odds: Ramanamma and her sherbet cart are beyond what meets the eye

March is here and the Sun is beating down hard on Vizag already. As the temperatures are soaring with each…

4 years ago