India
Mahindra praises Gangavaram Beach’s rugged beauty, notes irony of tech boom
By Akriti Anand
Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, posted on X on Sunday, October 25, expressing his admiration for the “raw beauty” of Gangavaram Beach near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. He questioned why the site is not among India’s most talked‑about coastal landscapes and highlighted that the beach does not fit the conventional image of a tropical shore. The images he shared, taken by India Aesthetica, show towering rocky cliffs and a rugged, almost prehistoric scenery rather than rows of swaying coconut palms.
Mahindra said the beach’s natural allure invites not only relaxation but also reflection. He added an “interesting irony” noting that while world technology giants are arriving in Visakhapatnam to build hyperscale data centres and AI infrastructure, the region’s natural landscape has been “hyperscaling” for millions of years. He believes Vizag is on its way to becoming a major technology hub and could also become one of India’s most sought‑after coastal leisure destinations, pointing to “more than one kind of spectacular growth story unfolding in Vizag.”
The article also profiles Akriti Anand, Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint. Anand is a digital journalist with over six years of experience covering national and international politics, science, and space exploration. She joined LiveMint in October 2023 after working as a senior sub‑editor at India Today and later at CNBCTV‑18, where she covered breaking news, elections, and parliamentary debates. Her career highlights include her first television debut during the Chandrayaan‑3 mission and on‑air coverage of the Karnataka elections. Outside breaking news, Anand writes explainers and interviews experts on a wide range of topics, including climate journalism. She holds a BA in English Literature, a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, and a Master’s degree in Development Studies. Her contact details are listed on LinkedIn, X, and via email at akriti.anand@htdigital.in.