The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean in the world. It is bordered by several countries, including India, Australia, and Africa. This ocean plays a crucial role in global trade. It is rich in marine biodiversity. The Indian Ocean has significant historical importance. It has been a route for ancient maritime trade. Its waters are vital for regional economies.
India’s civilisational story has been shaped as much by water as by land. While the Himalayas defined its northern frontiers, the Indian Ocean opened pathways to trade, ideas...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings regarding a potential cyclone forming in the Bay of Bengal. This development comes just weeks after Cyclone Dana impacted Odisha....
India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, reiterated India's commitment to being a "friend to the world" and the voice of the global south during his address at the...
The Indian Ocean, one of the world's most expansive and vital oceans, is home to a complex network of currents that influence climate, marine life, and human activities....
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. Established in 1999, INCOIS serves as...
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science have made a fascinating discovery in the Indian Ocean—the existence of a colossal and perplexing phenomenon known as the "Gravity Hole."...
The Indian Ocean, known for its vast expanse and rich marine life, holds another intriguing characteristic beneath its surfacea significant gravitational irregularity known as the Indian Ocean geoid...
With the El Nino phenomenon expected to impact the Indian monsoon this year, the development of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) has become crucial. The IOD holds...
The Indian Navy is carrying out a mega war game involving almost all its operational assets such as warships, submarines and aircraft in the Indian Ocean Region to...
The characteristics of the currents of the Indian Ocean are quite different from those of Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This is due to the fact that it is...
