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Islands are land masses surrounded by water. They vary in size and can be found in oceans, seas, and rivers. Some islands are inhabited, while others remain unpopulated. They often feature unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Islands can hold cultural significance and historical importance. Many are popular tourist destinations, offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities. Each island has its own distinct character.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Threatened by Foreign Plastic Debris

Research conducted by the scientists at CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology reveal alarming levels of plastic pollution in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These islands, a group...

 October 13, 2019

Indian PM Pledges $150M for Pacific Islands’ Renewable Projects

In the background of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of India unveiled a substantial contribution to the group of Pacific island...

 September 25, 2019

Solomon Islands Shifts Diplomatic Allegiance to China

The Solomon Islands, an independent state located in Oceania, has recently chosen to sever its political relationship with Taiwan after aligning itself with the ‘One China’ principle. As...

 September 16, 2019

Arthashastra and Saptanga theory

The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. It serves as the ideological and operational foundation of the Mauryan imperial structure. Authorship...

 June 6, 2019

Atman, Brahman, Karma and Moksha

The core metaphysical pillars of Indian philosophy—Atman, Brahman, Karma, and Moksha—did not emerge fully formed in the earliest strata of Vedic literature. Instead, they represent an intellectual evolution...

 April 21, 2019

Urban Settlements in India

The definition of an urban settlement in India is multi-layered, relying on both administrative status and specific demographic criteria. The Census of India classifies urban areas into two...

 January 6, 2019

Major Ports of India

India has a strategic geographic location at the center of the Indian Ocean shipping lanes, with a coastline stretching 7,516.6 kilometers across nine coastal states and two Union...

 December 26, 2018

Tea Geography

Tea ($Camellia \ sinensis$) is a premier beverage crop in India, cultivated as a perennial plantation crop. It belongs to the Theaceae family and requires specific tropical and...

 November 25, 2018

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