Creative Conquests

Winner of Graphite Silver at the prestigious D&AD awards, city lad Sahar Sehgaal does us proud.

Master Of The Flute

A chanced trip to Visakhapatnam for organising the first-of-its-kind World Wind Festival was what brought flute legend Naveen Kumar back into the city he was born in. As he effortlessly renders out one tune after another, jumping between the time zones of Swatimutyam to Bombay and Dangal, the awe-inspired Yo! Vizag team interacts.

A Grand Comeback

The large dolphin shaped structure that once beckoned us to the Children’s theatre has now made way to a classier, more spacious and upgraded auditorium. Yo! Vizag visits the the iconic children’s theater VUDA Children’s theatre.

The Carny Folk!

There is a sense of excitement in the air as multi-coloured striped tents billow by the beach. The 96-year-old Great Bombay Circus, founded by Baburao Kadam, is here in town for 45 days. Walk in and you’re welcomed by an elevated stage surrounded by numerous chairs. A live orchestra plays music from a cabin over the stage and one is simply left in awe of the various acts being performed. Rope dancers twist and turn breathtakingly, and adorable dogs walk around with umbrellas. The hawkers selling freshly made popcorn and chips are barely a distraction.

Rising To The Challenge

The man behind the vision of Pydah group of colleges, Pydah Krishna Prasad, interacts with Yo!Vizag as he takes us through his fascinating entrepreneurial journey.

Recharge Over The Weekend!

A short weekend away luxuriating in the lap of nature, or getting pampered in the midst of lavish cosiness is just the remedy you need. When bogged down by the constraints of time, a weekend getaway from the city is the perfect answer to your woes; and is more significantly, the best way to get away from the stress and tensions of your daily routine. Take a break and recharge your batteries; Yo! Vizag lists out the conveniently located resorts in the vicinity of our city to do just that.

Chai Chamak

Suresh, owner of a tea stall near the District Court (aka Judge Court) talks about how he set up the stall three years ago, along with his brother, and what it means to him.

Perspective On Progress

President of the Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation, G. Sambasiva Rao, talks about the progress-driven growth the city needs.

Riding For Safety

How many times have we come across horrific road accidents caused by careless motorists? Naked Wolves are here, working towards bringing a change.

Underage Drinking

In the past, alcohol was something that only the ‘grown ups’ talked about. You would connect it to Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Satte Pe Satta’ or to a James Bond film.

A Hundred Year Legacy

In addition to being an educationist of the highest order, Sri Pilla Rama Rao is known as a passionate freedom fighter, an energetic social worker, an eminent speaker, a paramount institution builder, and to top it all, a quintessential Vizagite. The Yo! Vizag feature writer G V Ramesh interacts with the renowned teacher.

Tennis Prodigy

Acing not only at school, this young eleven year old lad has done the city proud by acing at the All India Tennis too, by ranking in the top ten.

12 Experiences to Have in Vizag

New experiences are what keep the mind awake and alive. And what better time than the New Year to try something new. As we bid the old year adieu, let us welcome 2017 with new experiences and new adventures. Here’s a list of the top twelve that we’ve compiled just for you and hope you’ll indulge in atleast a few of them. And yes, statutory warning: This list is good for your health and completely editable. So, feel free to add to it!

Call of the Wild

A luxurious stay in the midst of wilderness; that’s what the three-day trip to The Serai Bandipur turned out to be.

Taking The Art Forward

Guru Potnuru Vijaya Bharani Shenkar, and his wife Chetana, are third generation Kuchipudi dancers from the city. As they keep the tradition alive and their son Uday Shenkar takes it forward into the fourth generation, they talk about the past and the future of this dance form.

City Under Control

Gigantic screens and other technological sophistications make the Command Control Center the latest talk of the town.

The Future Code

Special Chief Secretary and IT Advisor to Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, JA Chowdary I.A.S., attended the Digital Education Summit, held by APITA (Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Academy). Speaking about the need for an educational transformation, here are the highlights of his conversation with Jaya Siva Murty.

Down Memory Lane

When one thinks of authentic Hyderabadi biriyani in the city, it brings to mind the Alpha Hotel. Yo! Vizag speaks to the owner to find out all about the restaurant.

Alcohol! My Problem...No Way!

With addiction to alcohol and drug abuse on the rise, deaddiction therapist and life coach Mr. VS Gideon shares his insight on these issues. 

Vizag, Here We Come

Overseas travel from Visakhapatnam takes a boost with the launch of SriLankan Airlines’ international flights. Siva Ramachandran, the Chief Commercial Officer of SriLankan Airlines shares the details with Jaya Siva Murty.

Let The Adventures Begin

The adjectives that define our city are growing, and to the pristine and scenic, one can now add adventurous and trail-blazing. From the thrill-rides at Kambalakonda to nature walks in the city, notch up the fun factor with novel activities of camping, cycling, zummering, rappelling and more. So get into your comfortable tees and trousers, bring out those sneakers, pack a backpack and head to the wide wild outdoors.

Down Memory Lane

Life took Dayaram Daswani on a sweet journey all the way from Pakistan to our own City of Destiny.

'Viva'ciously Yours!

Youthful, peculiar, and hilarious, VIVA has emerged to become one of South India’s most followed channels on YouTube. The short film ‘VIVA’, which took YouTube by storm a few years ago, is from where team ‘VIVA’ embarked on its journey. Brainchild of youngsters from Vizag, it was recently awarded the Social Media Summits and Award in the Entertainment category. Yo! Vizag interacted with the team’s members and here’s what they had to share.

Pitch Perfect

A nobleman once described cricket as one of the deadliest sports on the planet. This description, however, seems to be ridiculed by some proficient players who make the game look quite effortless. Gulfam Saleh is one such fine cricketer from our city.

Offbeat Holiday Destination

When Sumanth, Sashank, Vidya Ranya and their uncle Uma Maheswar Rao set out on a ten-day tour to Cambodia and Vietnam, it was more like an adventure to discover its lost treasures.

Campus Diaries

Andhra University stands as one of the most prestigious institutions in the city and its students come not just from different parts of the country, but also the world. Here are conversations with four foreign students who have come here as a part of the Student Exchange Program. Hear them as they talk about their love for the University and the city!

Game Changer 2018

Having been associated with the city in various capacities, since 2012, Shri Pravin Kumar I.A.S., who assays the role of being District Collector for Visakhapatnam is all praise for the city. Talking about the transformation it has seen in the decade, he focuses on the momentum the city gained post cyclone Hudhud. With much in store for the city in 2018, he talks about why this year will be a game-changer and how the city is headed for growth. Jaya Siva Murty brings the story.

Cricket Diaries

It’s amidst the excitement of the Test Match between India and England that we meet Kuncha Parthasarathy, former International cricket umpire and Secretary of the Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association. Expressing his delight at the first Test Match being held in the city, he shares that cricket as a game has come far in more ways than one.

Rising To The Challenge

During times of shifting economies and changing paradigms, Shiv Kumar, CEO of Maple Software and Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), AP State interacts with Yo!Vizag about the recent CII Partnership Summit, and the industry in general.

Women On Top

Women, they say, are the real architects of society. They not only build strong homes but also strong organizations, cities and nations. They are endowed with the unique capacity to juggle several roles, and they do justice to everything they take up.This month Team Yo! salutes women. Having chosen to follow their calling, they have carved careers in diverse fields of work, which were once considered male-dominated. And in their own unique ways they have emerged as pioneers, thus setting bright examples for others to follow.