How a wealthy merchant corporation powered the Chola empire and the precocious globalism of the medieval Indian Ocean
In a truly awe-inspiring logistical feat, Rajendra Chola would have the Five Hundred’s great trading fleets follow his armies up the coast, feeding and equipping them, allowing, for the first time, a ...
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India’s naval advancements will fuel its Indian Ocean ambitions. Focus on 5 key areas
India’s commissioning of new naval platforms, while a milestone, highlights persistent challenges. Particularly in achieving ...
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
A polar vortex that hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population.
Critical ocean current has not declined in the last 60 years, AMOC study finds
Earth, being 71% covered in water, is influenced by the ocean and its movements. In the Atlantic Ocean, a system of connected ...
This Seaweed Company Is Bringing the Diverse Ingredient to Indian Kitchens
Pivoting from conservation to wild seaweed harvesting, ecologist Gabriella D’Cruz sells algae to Mumbai restaurant Masque.
How India’s First Female Surfer Created the Shaka Surf Club
Below palm trees stacked against the edge of the Arabian Sea, waves amble toward the beach. They’re gentle, touched by a ...
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Recovery and resilience: 20 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami
Through collaborations with communities, Mercy Corps is supporting locally led disaster preparedness in the wake of the 2004 ...
Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort
In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ...
France’s battered Mayotte islands hit by new tropical storm just weeks after devastating cyclone
The French territory of Mayotte issued a red alert and people were ordered to stay in their homes or find a solid shelter, ...
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UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Ken-Betwa Link Project and 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami (Week 83)
The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) envisions moving water from the Ken to the Betwa rivers ... (2013) QUESTION 2: The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami highlighted the need for strong early warning systems in ...