Visakhapatnam joins the global phenomenon of urban sketching

[ad_1] Artists, who are a part of Vizag Urban Sketchers, during a meet-up at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam.  | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The global phenomenon of urban sketching is taking off in Visakhapatnam. An artist depicts a slice of life unfolding in front of him/her in the trend, that is said to have started […]

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A new sports hub in Visakhapatnam with a training academy for over 15 sports

[ad_1] Teams from different States participating in the National Inter-District Junior Athletics Meet held in 2017 at Port stadium in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak A go-karting track, mini golf course, renovated basketball and badminton courts, flood lights on the ground, bowling alley, snow world and professional training academies for about 15 sports: this […]

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Solo show of Visakhapatnam-based artist Naresh Mahanta

[ad_1] Artist Naresh Mahanta at work | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Visakhapatnam-based artist Naresh Mahanta believes that the human face is the most beautiful thing. The artist is captivated by people, and is absorbed by portraits and the figure. Known for his portraiture works, Naresh will be showcasing 122 of his artworks at a solo […]

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A glittering ceremony marks completion of tournament season at East Point Golf in Visakhapatnam

[ad_1] An aerial view of the redesigned East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak After a year packed with tournaments which drew golfers across the country, the East Point Golf Club (EPGC) celebrated the winners of the year’s tournaments with the Captain’s Night last weekend, marking the completion of the tournament […]

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Meet the craftspersons from across India at Weaves and Crafts Bazaar in Visakhapatnam

[ad_1] People going around stalls by craftspersons at the three-day Weaves and Crafts Bazaar organised by Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh at Gandhi Community Centre in Visakhapatnam . | Photo Credit: KR Deepak K Shankar from Etikopakka village in Andhra Pradesh, Jayoti Acharya from Bolepur in West Bengal and Bibaji Chudiwala from Jodhpur in Rajasthan […]

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Visakhapatnam sitting pretty with all the reservoirs 90% full

[ad_1] A view of Mudasarlova reservoir in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU Officials from the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) heave a sigh of relief as all the reservoirs and other water bodies, supplying drinking water to Visakhapatnam, have sufficient quantity of water, with summer about to set in. As on March 2, almost […]

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₹26 lakh unaccounted cash seized at MVP Colony in Visakhapatnam

[ad_1] The city police recovered unaccounted cash to the tune of about ₹26 lakh at Sector I, MVP Colony, here on Saturday. The cash was seized when North Andhra MLC Graduate election is around the corner. According to police, two persons were caught while they were carrying the cash. The persons have failed to show […]

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Meet Visakhapatnam’s breakdancers who are nurturing the Olympic dream

[ad_1] Participants in a breaking class at Destiny Breakers Dance School in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak In a narrow lane winding into a residential colony in Visakhapatnam, a room throbs to the beats of hip-hop music. Here, a small team of dancers in the age group of eight to 20 flip, freeze and […]

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Visakhapatnam gymnasts win medals at the 66th School Games Federation State Meet

[ad_1] The gymnasts who won at the 66th School Games Federation State Meet and coaches in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT An upbeat mood prevails as Visakhapatnam teams shine at the recently concluded 66th School Games Federation State Meet in Kakinada. As many as 23 girls and boys from the district won medals at […]

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