Tag: vizag heritage

During the Second World War, the port city of Visakhapatnam drew more attention than any other city on the East Coast of India. It might be because of its strategic ...

Centuries before Vizag became a destiny for coastal traders, colonists and inbound migrants, the budding fishing village that became today's big city was a mere cluster of huts and fishing ...

Linking various states and cities across the map, the train stands as a marvel of human invention, igniting industrial revolutions and fostering the growth of numerous distant locales in its ...

To have 'skeletons in the cupboard' is an old expression for hidden secrets kept in the family and said to be locked away in a cupboard so nobody will know. ...

Today, the historical Andhra Medical College (AMC) in Visakhapatnam celebrates its centenary foundation day. Known to be one of the oldest medical educational institutions in the country, the AMC boasts ...

Sprawling expansively, the historical Andhra University is a true testament to the city's rich heritage with every turn on the campus hosting vintage structures that have withstood the test of ...

For every Vizag dweller, the name Kurupam strikes a chord owing to the abandoned monument on the Pedda Waltair road, the memorial of the Kurupam Rani. While the history of ...

The Goday family, which once ruled Visakhapatnam as the Maharanis and Maharajahs, have benevolently contributed chunks of their wealth to developing it. From donating lands for the construction of hospitals, ...

As much as the City of Destiny appeases everyone with its modern establishments, polished look, and developed beaches, vintage Vizag surely had a vibe unique to it. If the historical ...

While words have the ability to trigger a human's imagination, giving him a deep insight and an imaginative picture of historical events, there is nothing like a captivating piece of ...