Yo Vizag Magazine - October - November 2019

In this issue

There’s much happening in the city, and we pack it all in with some compact reading for this month. Find out about the young chess queen Alana through our cover story. Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and stay updated with some glimpses of current events in the city. From the Skill Development Institute that empowers youth to working with the wild at the Eastern Ghats Wildlife society, there’s plenty of stories about the city. As you check out the new places in town, also get set to get drooling over the easy-on-the-pocket street eats.

Left In Ruins

The Mahastupa, at the Buddhist site of Thotlakonda, collapsed partially, marking a black day for heritage enthusiasts.

2 mins

10 Things Trip Down Vizag's Memory Lane

The mandatory monthly trip is back, and this month we bring you yet another memorable list of places. Here are areas that some of you may have visited or passed by. And if you’ve done so without knowing about the stories each holds, then catch up on them right now.

5 mins

The Little Queen

Chess, they say, is the gymnasium of the mind. And so, when one sees, a young eight year old trapeezing through it, so effortlessly, it becomes a fascinating feat to behold. Alana Meenakshi Kolagatla is such a champion. A cute and leanlooking girl, it’s when you challenge her to a game of chess, that the mean-thinking machine in her comes leaping out. Focussed and composed, she quickly beats you at a game, with moves you’ve least expected.

3 mins

The New Pit-Stop

Car enthusiasts in Vizag have a new destination to cater to all their automobile needs. Destination Detailing offers a stunning range of car detailing and customisation services.

2 mins

Seaside Corner

Bringing several popular eateries under one roof, ‘Nikki Beach Cafe’ at Ambica Sea Green promises an ultimate outdoor experience to all its visitors.

1 min

In A New Avatar

Decked up to cater a refreshing experience in the city of destiny, Harbour Vue is the latest café and lounge to be checked out.

2 mins

Working For The Wild

Working with the rich ecosystems, of the lesser-explored ghat regions, is the Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society (EGWS), which strives to make a positive difference. Murthy Kantimahanti, the Founder, shares the story.

3 mins

The Land Of Legends: Vizianagaram

Known as the land of victory, Vizianagaram is home to rich tales of history and elegant architecture. A trip to this region, leaves one enamoured, of the place of prominence it once enjoyed. From the three lantern junction to the clock tower and the pedda cheruvu, there’s much to delight the history buffs in Vizianagaram. Here is a list of the places you must visit.

5 mins

Illuminating Lives

There is a huge gap between existing human resources and industries’ skill set requirements. The Skill Development Institute (SDI) works consistently towards bridging this gap in Visakhapatnam.

3 mins

Amidst The Hills

Resplendent with natural beauty and quaint pilgrim centres, Uttarakhand stuns you with its bewitching charm. Sri Charan Kovvali and his troupe charted an unforgettable trip through the hilly terrains of the State.

3 mins

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Yo Vizag Magazine Description:

YO! Vizag, started in 2008, is a well received and appreciated magazine from and about the city of Vizag, with a readership of more than 50,000. YO! Vizag has gained widespread appreciation for highlighting the hitherto unknown aspects and people of the city. Outlook magazine in its February 2011 edition, listed YO! Vizag as the first city magazine of Visakhapatnam, on whose pages the richest and most prominent people of the city hope to get featured.