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First I urge you to read this brave article. It is poignant and powerful. If you love Vizag please pass it on http://www.thehindu.com/ todays-paper/tp-features/tp- metroplus/article2640606.ece? mid=53185 My take: For those of us who schooled and grew up in Vizag the news that the  port  wants to  expand Northward  is a  horror movie  still unfolding.  Only problem is that this is not just a scary yarn, we are not going for a popcorn break - its a chilling possibility - and if Vizag's gentle population are silent - a  certainty . The  "One Town"  or  "Soldierpeta"  area was where Vizag's  heart was. The  Jalaris  along with the local community defined  quintessential Vizag .  A fishing net drawn in from the beach by a dozen fishermen would bring in  half a ton of sparkling catch . Then the  Iron Ore arrived,  crossing over the area on Japanese funded, c...