Did you know that Visakhapatnam was once home to the first jute mill in the Madras Presidency? The Chittivalasa Jute Mill, established in 1867, stood as a progressive industrial venture ...
About a century ago, before electricity became part of daily life, Visakhapatnam relied on simpler, traditional methods for lighting, cooking, and cooling. Nights were illuminated by oil-wick lamps, fueled by ...
Visakhapatnam has a name that carries centuries of history, myth, and cultural evolution. Over time, various rulers, travellers, and colonial influences have shaped its identity, leading to the affectionate modern-day ...
It was September 1921, and the Non-Cooperation Movement was at its height in India when Mahatma Gandhi visited Visakhapatnam (then Vizagapatam) for the first time. Gandhi and his comrade, Maulana ...
On September 13, 2024, the Indian government officially gave a new name to Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to ...
In the heart of Visakhapatnam is an establishment that has illuminated the lives of many with the light of knowledge - the prestigious Mrs A V N College. With a ...
Many a time, heritage stories, historical anecdotes, and cultural pasts go forgotten or undiscovered. But the efforts of the untiring souls never fail to spotlight these tales. One such gift ...
Ask any Vizag cricketing enthusiast who has played first-grade cricket and they will recall the Major Ebden Memorial Cup that is still played annually in Waltair. Drawing entries from college ...
St Joseph’s Convent, once commonly called the Waltair Convent, is the home of the French Order of the Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy (Eglise des Souers de Saint-Joseph D’Annecy) ...
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 ...
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