visakhapatnam heritage

National Library Week: Visakhapatnam, the home of Andhra’s first-ever public library

National Library Week: Visakhapatnam, the home of Andhra’s first-ever public library

Every year, India celebrates National Library Week from 14 to 21 November. This special week, declared important by the Indian…

1 week ago

Did you know? This iconic landmark in Visakhapatnam was a Maharajah’s gift!

Strolling through Vizag's Old Town feels like stepping into a historical novel; every twist is like turning the page to…

1 week ago

Preserving Heritage: Venkata Rama Reddy’s mission to revive Visakhapatnam’s old buildings

For some, childhood interests are fleeting. For others, they become the foundation of a lifelong passion. In the case of…

3 weeks ago

Visakhapatnam history: The beginning of GVMC

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) recently bagged the Swachh Bhagidari award, making the city the best-performing in the State in…

2 months ago

As Port Blair gets new name, here’s revisiting Visakhapatnam’s colonial-era names

On September 13, 2024, the Indian government officially gave a new name to Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman…

2 months ago

World Photography Day 2024: Vizag’s First Photographer Meets AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the talk of the town since AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney launched in 2022.…

3 months ago

Did you know that Andhra University shifted out of Visakhapatnam for 3 years? Here’s why

The culture of Visakhapatnam is deeply entwined with its buildings. Structures like the Jagadamba theatre, St Joseph's College, Hawa Mahal,…

4 months ago

A 122-year evolution of Water Supply System in Visakhapatnam

For generations, residents relied on fickle wells and distant streams; their thirst quenching only momentarily in the face of a…

11 months ago

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…

1 year ago

Visakhapatnam Port Authority announces Maritime Heritage Complex on 90th formation day

On the occasion of its 90th formation day, the Visakhapatnam Port Authority has revealed a comprehensive vision for its future,…

1 year ago