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10 iconic quotes from Bapu’s speeches at Visakhapatnam

10 iconic quotes from Bapu’s speeches at Visakhapatnam

It was September 1921, and the Non-Cooperation Movement was at its height in India when Mahatma Gandhi visited Visakhapatnam (then…

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

A Deep Dive Into the History and Legacy of Mrs AVN College, Vizag

In the heart of Visakhapatnam is an establishment that has illuminated the lives of many with the light of knowledge…

8 months ago

Lost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiasts

Many a time, heritage stories, historical anecdotes, and cultural pasts go forgotten or undiscovered. But the efforts of the untiring…

12 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

Origins of St Joseph’s Convent, a historical educational institute in Vizag

St Joseph’s Convent, once commonly called the Waltair Convent, is the home of the French Order of the Sisters of…

1 year ago

Coromandel Fishers: An ode to the Vizag fishermen who inspired freedom fighters

Centuries before Vizag became a destiny for coastal traders, colonists and inbound migrants, the budding fishing village that became today's…

1 year ago

When the Iron Horse came to Vizag

Linking various states and cities across the map, the train stands as a marvel of human invention, igniting industrial revolutions…

1 year ago

200YO skeletons in the cupboard at Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam

To have 'skeletons in the cupboard' is an old expression for hidden secrets kept in the family and said to…

1 year ago

Visakhapatnam Collector Bungalow: An edifice of historical and administrative significance

Sprawling expansively, the historical Andhra University is a true testament to the city's rich heritage with every turn on the…

1 year ago