Dangerous waters: Indian fishers in search of better catch are venturing into deep sea – and peril

[ad_1] Anthoni Dhasan, 47, sits on the deck of his fishing boat at the harbor of Thengapattanam in Tamil Nadu, India’s southernmost state, peering out at the stormy Indian Ocean. It’s been a year since his last fishing expedition –...

The IMP X-Festival in Hyderabad promises a weekend filled with multi-genre music

[ad_1] Hyderabad’s first homegrown X-festival will feature bands like Indian Ocean, Damini Bhatla, Chowraasta and Agnee. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Hyderabad’s music scene has long suffered the want of platforms dedicated to independent music. Recognising this, city-based Independent Music...

India to open second naval base in Lakshadweep days before beginning to recall troops from Maldives

[ad_1] The Indian Navy is stepping up its presence in the Indian Ocean on “strategically important” islands near the Maldives, reported AFP on Sunday.The Indian Navy is set to open a new base – INS Jatayu – near the Maldives...