Despite crores spent under the Smart City Mission, islands struggles with stray cows and dogs, exposing civic apathy, poor infrastructure, and rising public risk.
Papia Sen is flipping the script on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, shedding light on its untold stories and hidden struggles. With fierce passion and sharp insights, she’s changing how India views her homeland. Nationally recognized, her content is sparking much-needed conversations about the islands.
The Sentinelese have made it clear for centuries that they want to be left alone. Their isolation has kept them safe, and their hostile reactions to outsiders are a defense mechanism.
Let us be clear: there are no hotels or restaurants that serve native Nicobari food. No menus will list "wild boar curry" or "bamboo-cooked seafood." These dishes are not for sale. They are expressions of home and hospitality. The only way to taste them is to be invited to sit cross-legged in a Nicobari home.
An investigation by Police Station Aberdeen has revealed the circulation of forged Local Certificates used to illegally access concessions meant for genuine islanders.