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Located 16 kilometers away from Vizag, on the way to Bheemunipatnam, along the beach road, lies a huge arched gate with the name Thotlakonda engraved on it. The site has a history behind it and looks beautiful even from the winding path that takes you to it...
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Located in close vicinity to Kursura Submarine museum, the ‘Victory at Sea’ war memorial stands tall at RK beach in Vizag. Spread across a huge park and surrounded by concrete walls, this tower like memorial...
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Tick…..tick…tick…...tick……..The final countdown to wind up 2009 and welcome 2010 has started. Unsure where to celebrate this eve in Vizag? MetroMela brings you all those hotspots in Vizag...
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The 4th of December heralds the Navy Day; a day when the abilities and successes of the Indian Navy are celebrated. On this day, people get to see the operational demonstration of the strike capabilities of the Indian Navy and the amphibious assault and rescue operations...
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With the rains easing out a bit in Vizag, MetroMela checks out what the festive month of October has in store for this city of destiny…
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Navratri, a socio-cultural and religious festival of the state of Gujarat, finds a loyal fan following in Vizag too, as this city also has a small but well-knit Gujarati community that comes together for these nine days to relive the spirit of Navratri. Vizag has two known Gujarati cultural associations, which are actively involved in the celebrations...
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The month of September began with sad tidings as the entire state, and the country, mourned the tragic demise of Andhra Pradesh chief minister Dr YSR Reddy. Vizag too felt the loss and joined the nation in paying its respects to the leader. The city is now getting back on its feet and moving ahead to a month that brings in events for all to be a part of...
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The month of July saw several new stores like women’s ethnic wear Aarna and footwear store Grafs Lifetsyle being opened in Vizag. Kids Gurukul too made an entry into the city...
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As a dense cloud-covered monsoon sky ushers in the drizzling rain, Vizag gets busy with events and exhibitions in July to push city-folks in to stepping out and making the most of this heavenly weather...
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Every city has a unique character that is defined by the weather and topography of the region, the industrial and commercial landscape and, most importantly, the inhabitants and their lifestyles. Vizag (in the state of Andhra Pradesh) happens to be a relatively young city in India, and yet it has its fair share of old hands and favorite haunts...
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