Andaman and Nicobar islands

From Kerala’s backwaters to the mighty Sunderbans, check out these eight cruise trips that will make for memorable travel experiences.

From Kerala’s backwaters to the mighty Sunderbans, check out these eight cruise trips that will make for memorable travel experiences.

Discover how Chola emperor Rajendra I's 1025 CE conquest of Srivijaya reshaped Indian history, gaining a trade monopoly in Southeast Asia and securing the Chola empire's dominance in maritime trade.

Independent research scientist Dr Ajai Kumar Sonkar is being awarded the Padma Shri this year for his discovery of black pearls, which has gained him international recognition.

Scientifically known as Macaranga nicobarica, the species is endemic to Andaman and Nicobar islands, and its leaves are unusually!

Lal Ji Singh, scientist and head of the office at BSI’s Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre in Port Blair, told The Hindu that in its natural form, the bamboo species could not be used as a straw.

"ANET is the only well established civil society group, which has representations on several planning committees that address ecological and developmental concerns in the island.”

Though Vaseem had been bestowed with the doctorate in October last year, the official announcement was motioned only in December, following months of inspection of university records by district authorities for verifying the achievement.

At present, Diglipur is connected to Port Blair via a 350-km bus service, which takes 14 hours, and a ship that takes 24 hours.

In a landmark move, the Indian Air Force has decided to started flying civilian passengers in the Andaman and Nicobar islands twice a week.