Cellular Jail reopens for tourists after maintenance break
Tourists returning to the jail on Tuesday were met with freshly cleaned galleries, upgraded electrical fixtures, and improved pathways. Officials from the Department of Art and Culture told The Wave Andaman that the work was “routine but necessary,” citing the need to maintain structural integrity and visitor safety.
Work From Home Wipeout: Woman Loses 9 Lakh to Online Job Scam
The crime began on December 17, 2024, when the victim, seeking flexible online income, responded to a Facebook post promoting a platform called “Global Network Media Work From Home.” The job promised easy money in exchange for completing simple online tasks. After initial interaction with a contact named "Anjali Prakash", the victim was asked to perform image-based tasks and was even paid ₹1,030, an early bait that appeared legitimate.
The History and Evolution of Andaman Biryani: A Fusion of Colonial Influences and Local Ingredients
Andaman biryani is not your typical biryani. Unlike the more common ghee-heavy varieties of North India, it’s lighter and delicately spiced, perfectly suited to the humid climate of the islands. The dish reflects the fusion of several regional influences: the mustard tang of Bengali cuisine, the heat of Tamil spices, the rich marinades of North Indian biryani, and even hints of Southeast Asian flavors.
Vanishing Waters: The Forgotten Aqueduct Of Panighat, a colonial-era marvel that once supplied fresh water to ships
Aqueducts, designed to transport water across valleys and gaps, have historically played a crucial role in alleviating water shortages, especially in drought-stricken regions. The Panighat Aqueduct, constructed with red bricks and lime mortar, was essential to the area's water supply system. Built by the British, it efficiently channeled water from the foothills of the then Mount Manipur to the Panighat Jetty using a gravity-fed system, requiring no external power.
