Why Visiting North Sentinel Island Could Be a Dangerous Mistake
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.
The Legend of a Hidden Japanese Treasure in the Andamans
On the far edge of the Indian Ocean, in a forgotten corner of wartime history, lies a lesser-explored possibility: the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These remote islands, once a strategic outpost for Japanese forces, are steeped in stories of hidden tunnels, lost wartime ships, and secret caches of wealth. Could this be the site of a second, unsearched trove of Japanese treasure?
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.
How to Nominate Someone for the Padma Awards This Year.
Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr 10:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has formally opened the online portal for nominations and recommendations for...
