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The Wealth of good Health
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The Wealth of good Health

NCDs are a growing cause of concern. It’s time we as a society take notice too.

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Building BRICS for Urbanising India!
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Building BRICS for Urbanising India!

Vizag hosted the prestigious BRICS summit themed, ‘Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions for urbanisation’. Yo! Vizag brings you a gist of the event.

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September - October 2016
Rising to the Challenge
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Rising to the Challenge

For all that he has achieved, Dr. Vijaya Kumar is an unassuming personality. Seated in an office where one wall is fully lined with books and another adorns his favourite autographed poster of Grand Slam title winner Chris Evert, one can instantly understand him a little better. A true academician, who is crystal clear about his choices and a leader who believes in empowering others; Yo! interacts with him.

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September - October 2016
Aesthetic Accomodations
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Aesthetic Accomodations

A tall grey building stands out at a busy locale. It is home to the newest business hotel in town - V Hotel.

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September - October 2016
Ruling the Ramp
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Ruling the Ramp

Gorgeous gowns, beautiful people and stunning crowns – the fairy-tale magic that beauty pageants hold is matchless, like the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant. The prestigious title and tiara has adorned divas like Zeenat Aman, Tara Fonseca and Dia Mirza; and this time round, Srishti Vyakaranam, hopes to make a splash at its resurrection.

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November - December 2016
Reaching Out
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Reaching Out

The drive to see beyond a parent’s personal sorrow and create a platform to help the less fortunate resulted in the creation of the Rohit Memorial Trust, an organisation committed primarily to cancer awareness and other social causes. 

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November - December 2016
Vizag's Youtubers
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Vizag's Youtubers

If all the world’s a stage, YouTube is proof that a global audience is watching. However, to engage a viewership from the millions of people across the world is no mean feat. Equally huge are the number of videos available for viewing.To create a unique presence, offer amazing content, fresh concepts and be relevant is a challenge that only a successful youtuber can overcome. And to know that our very own city is home to some fascinating talent, is a source of joy for us.With their success measured in the number of subscribers and views they have, Yo! Vizag introduces you to a few YouTubers from the city who’re raking up a storm in creating some amazing online content. With Harsha and Sabarish already recognised for their laughter quotient, we also introduce you to budding artists from S3L.

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November - December 2017
City Guide
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City Guide

City Guide

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November - December 2017
Ultimate A-Z Getaway Guide
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Ultimate A-Z Getaway Guide

Come the cool months, and city dwellers get planning on fun getaways and picnics. After all, this is the season with that light nip in the air and when the sun gets less harsh than before. This is also the time when most of the usual picnic spots get crowded for getaways. Don’t let that dissuade you, for we bring you the best list of amazing things that can be done irrespective of the size of group you have. Here’s the list of experiences to remember.

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October - November 2017
The Albatross Has Landed
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The Albatross Has Landed

Retired and decorated war hero finds final tribute in the City of Destiny.

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October - November 2017
In Love With The Library
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In Love With The Library

‘Please maintain silence’ isn’t a command that needs to be given at the Visakhapatnam Public Library. Chock-full with students who are busy with books, the mammoth library is a quiet space one can retreat into at any point of the day.

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October - November 2017
Artsy Healing Touch
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Artsy Healing Touch

One woman’s quest to let art be the answer to making a better life.

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October - November 2017
Bold, Vibrant & Eclectic
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Bold, Vibrant & Eclectic

Divergent and revolutionary, Ayush Kejriwal lets his work speak for himself while he talks about social stigma and stereotyping that women face. Prachi Mishra chats with the designer.

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October - November 2017
The Winning Stance
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The Winning Stance

Anmish Varma is India’s beaming light in the field of karate. Teja Kovvali interacts with him.

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October - November 2017
Crowning The Summit
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Crowning The Summit

Four dentists from the city embarked on a dream journey and reached the top. Jaya Siva Murty brings the story.

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October - November 2017
Serendipity Beckons
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Serendipity Beckons

Welcome to Sri Lanka, a paradise that can make anyone smile.

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February - March 2018
Campus Diaries
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Campus Diaries

GITAM University stands as one of the most popular universities in the city. A fun-filled tenure of 4 years here is made of many special memories, making student life pretty special. We interact with four students to try and get a sneak-peek into their campus lives.

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February - March 2018
Stars On The Stage
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Stars On The Stage

When fashion meets a noble cause, the stars really shine down.

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February - March 2018
Inspiring Through Stories
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Inspiring Through Stories

Noted as the third best LinkedIn influencer and author of the book ‘Cut the crap and jargon’, Shradha Sharma is also a recipient of many awards. The Founder and Chief Editor of YourStory, was in town for the Digital Education Summit. Yo! Vizag brings an exclusive interview.

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February - March 2018
Beacon Of Change
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Beacon Of Change

THE LARGE MOSAIC OF COLOURFUL FLOWERS, GREEN GRASS AND BLUE WATER-BODIES MAKE SUNRAY RESORTS A WONDERFUL GETAWAY DESTINATION FOR A HOLIDAY THAT’S BOTH REJUVENATING AND RELAXING. WE MEET I.A. RAJA VARMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SUNRAY PROPERTIES, AND THE MASTERMIND BEHIND THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS.

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February - March 2018
Rooting For Small Entrepreneurs
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Rooting For Small Entrepreneurs

With entrepreneurship taking center-stage, the India SME Forum (ISF) roots for the SMEs & Women entrepreneurs, by offering them support from thought to action.

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February - March 2017
Down Memory Lane
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Down Memory Lane

As old as independent India, the Jai Hind store in Old Town carries the torch of nationalism with pride. The store is a perfect example of the be-Indian, buy-Indian slogan. Yo! Vizag traces its history.

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February - March 2017
Standing For Success
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Standing For Success

Unassuming, simple and highly respected, Mavuri Venkata Ramana, the CMD of the Chandana group in Vizag, is a man known not only for his business acumen and philanthropy, but also as a trendsetter in the shopping culture of Vizag.

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August 2016
Voice Of Vizag - Safe Or Sorry?
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Voice Of Vizag - Safe Or Sorry?

On a fine sunny day, Vikram Dhameja was with his wife, in his own house little realising the lurking danger.

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July - August 2017
The Master Brain
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The Master Brain

Chess is a game that requires natural acumen and some shrewd calculations to outplay the opponent. However, all this is no big deal for our city’s chess prodigy Sahithi Varshini.

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July - August 2017
City Of Ability
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City Of Ability

Being differently-abled is just another hurdle to be crossed, for those who have their eyes set on the gold. Meet national winner D Srikar Anjan who did the city proud by bagging a gold medal in badminton at the National Paralympic Games.

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July - August 2017
A Silver Lining
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A Silver Lining

Working with the sole aim of helping child-beggars lead the normal lives they deserve, Generation Yuvaa marks a decade of starting off at the grassroot level of this huge challenge. Sayantika Adak unfolds the story.

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July - August 2017
City Guide
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City Guide

At a stretch of 2.3 km, the wheelchair friendly Ramakrishna Beach is one of the most alluring beaches on the Eastern Coast.

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July - August 2017
Talking Through His Camera
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Talking Through His Camera

Pictures actually speak more than a thousand words, with veteran photographer K Bhaskar Rao on the other side of the lens. Capturing images since the past fifty years, and having recently been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for photography at Vizag Journalist Forum, June saw him bringing a few of them together for an exhibition aptly titled ‘Nostalgia’.

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June - July 2017
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Kids With Superpowers!

Kids With Superpowers!

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June - July 2017