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Rashmi Rao

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Profit Over People? Nicobarese Community Questions Use of Island Name by Luxury Brand

Using the Nicobar name without representation is appropriation, says council member, as the brand faces backlash from islanders.

Makhana Breakthrough And Islands Roots : Bihar Agri Varsity Wins Patent

BAU Sabour secures India’s first patent for Makhana germplasm, led by Dr Sajeeda Khatoon, a native of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Think You Know Andaman? These 5 Myths Still Fool Most People

Think you know the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? From passports to rain to food, here are 5 myths that many still believe, and the real stories behind them.

Analysis: How Minimum Wages Work in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

New daily wage rates in Andaman & Nicobar Islands take effect from July 1, 2025, with a 4.7% hike across all skill levels under the Minimum Wages Act.

Minimum Wage Revision: Pay Raise Rolled Out Across A&N Islands

Revised minimum wages effective from July 1 in Andaman & Nicobar Islands for all employment categories as per official notification.

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Poaching Threat Casts Shadow on Andaman’s Fragile Ecosystem

Poaching in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands threatens rare species like sea cucumbers, turtles, and deer. Despite strict laws, illegal hunting persists, impacting ecology and communities.

Local, Loud, and Limitless: ABI lASH Turns Silence Into Hip-Hop Sound

Banker by day, rapper by night—ABI LASH is taking the Andamans into India’s hip-hop spotlight with raw verses and island-rooted stories.

Awareness drive highlights role of girl child

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign was observed in Mayabunder with cultural performances, plantation drives, a nutrition mela, and a signature pledge for gender equality.

Folk traditions to light up TGCE stage today

The Directorate of Art & Culture will host a World Day of Folklore event at TGCE with folk dance competitions, songs, and talks on Andaman and Nicobar oral heritage.
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