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Did you know Vizag was home to the first Jute Mill in the Madras presidency?Did you know Vizag was home to the first Jute Mill in the Madras presidency?

Did you know Vizag was home to the first Jute Mill in the Madras presidency?

Did you know that Visakhapatnam was once home to the first jute mill in the Madras Presidency? The Chittivalasa Jute…

4 weeks ago
Before electricity, this is how life went by in VisakhapatnamBefore electricity, this is how life went by in Visakhapatnam

Before electricity, this is how life went by in Visakhapatnam

About a century ago, before electricity became part of daily life, Visakhapatnam relied on simpler, traditional methods for lighting, cooking,…

2 months ago
How Did Visakhapatnam Come to Be Called Vizag? A Complete TimelineHow Did Visakhapatnam Come to Be Called Vizag? A Complete Timeline

How Did Visakhapatnam Come to Be Called Vizag? A Complete Timeline

Visakhapatnam has a name that carries centuries of history, myth, and cultural evolution. Over time, various rulers, travellers, and colonial…

2 months ago
10 iconic quotes from Bapu’s speeches at Visakhapatnam10 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…

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

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…

8 months ago
A Deep Dive Into the History and Legacy of Mrs AVN College, VizagA Deep Dive Into the History and Legacy of Mrs AVN College, Vizag

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…

1 year ago
Lost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiastsLost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiasts

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…

1 year ago
A Vizag cricketing tradition- Major Ebden Memorial CupA Vizag cricketing tradition- Major Ebden Memorial Cup

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

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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago