vizag heritage

115 Years of Illumination: Tracing the origin of electricity in Visakhapatnam

115 Years of Illumination: Tracing the origin of electricity in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, with electricity playing a pivotal role in its development. From a…

1 year ago

Vizag’s Telugu pundit who translated the Bible in 1809-1812

With its long religious heritage, the coastal city of Visakhapatnam stands as a symbol of culture with deep roots in…

1 year ago

Patrick Russell: The unknown artist and famous naturalist of Vizag

From Monsieur Ross, after whom the famous Ross Hill was named, to Patrick Lawson, the namesake of Lawson's Bay Colony,…

2 years ago

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

Civil Dispensary to King George Hospital: A rough and winding journey

The district head quarter’s civil hospital at Visakhapatnam constructed in 1923 was named “King George Hospital” in the same year.…

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

Vizag heritage: If the ruins on Simhachalam hill could speak

Of late, deforestation and the demolition of greenery on hills in the name of development have become familiar settings. Visakhapatnam,…

2 years ago

Railways in Visakhapatnam: History and Heritage

With discussions rife about a new railway zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam, there is no suitable occasion than now to reminisce…

2 years ago

World Heritage Week: Did you know the history of the Vizag-made tea caddies?

Visakhapatnam, once known as Vizagapatam, is an urban jungle that once flourished with expert craftsmen and their beautifully handcrafted arts.…

2 years ago

From oil lamps to electricity, the story of lighting up Vizag

Imagine Vizag being a colonial town with the only light source being dim oil lamps. These were the scenes in…

2 years ago