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India has lost one-third of its natural wetlands to urbanisation, agriculture expansion and pollution over a period of last four decades.

India loses one-third of its natural islands in last four decades

Feb 12, 2020 15:16

India has lost one-third of its natural wetlands to urbanisation, agriculture expansion and pollution over a period of last four decades. read more

Military personnel worked as quickly as possible after using helicopters to land on White Island, which experts have said still has a 50-60% chance of another eruption in the coming hours.

New Zealand recovers six bodies from volcanic island in high-risk mission

Dec 13, 2019 06:14

Military personnel worked as quickly as possible after using helicopters to land on White Island, which experts have said still has a 50-60% chance of another eruption in the coming hours. read more

When you visit Bali now, forgo the touristy spots — the beaches, the surfing, the spas. Instead, seek out the traditions, culture, and of course the splendid temple architecture of the Indonesian island.

Explore the rich culture of Bali through its temples and history when you travel to this Indonesian island

Nov 17, 2019 12:53

When you visit Bali now, forgo the touristy spots — the beaches, the surfing, the spas. Instead, seek out the traditions, culture, and of course the splendid temple architecture of the Indonesian island. read more

The bridge runs above the harbour railway line, Barristernath Pai road, and a Mumbai Port Trust road. The bridge connects the east and west side of Reay Road station.

BMC shut Reay Road bridge for 4 days

Sep 11, 2019 23:51

The bridge runs above the harbour railway line, Barristernath Pai road, and a Mumbai Port Trust road. The bridge connects the east and west side of Reay Road station. read more

With views that look like they’re straight out of a vividly filled in colouring book, Capri is a tiny island with a big heart.

Capri: The tiny island with a big heart

Sep 09, 2019 10:57

With views that look like they’re straight out of a vividly filled in colouring book, Capri is a tiny island with a big heart. read more

Effortlessly jumping genres, Babu Bangladesh! is a work of genius that is as much the story of Babu as of the bloody birth of Bangladesh

Review: Babu Bangladesh! by Numair A Choudhury

Aug 02, 2019 19:43

Effortlessly jumping genres, Babu Bangladesh! is a work of genius that is as much the story of Babu as of the bloody birth of Bangladesh read more

Shubhankar Sharma sunk a 45-foot birdie on the final hole to savour a career-best round of 68 at the Majors on the final day which took his total to three-over 287.

Shubhankar Sharma equals best finish at Major after signing off tied 51st

Jul 22, 2019 12:08

Shubhankar Sharma sunk a 45-foot birdie on the final hole to savour a career-best round of 68 at the Majors on the final day which took his total to three-over 287. read more

Antikythera Island, which is a 45-minutes plane ride from Athens, is home to just 24 people.

This Greek island wants to pay people to live there. Are you interested?

Jul 04, 2019 19:28

Antikythera Island, which is a 45-minutes plane ride from Athens, is home to just 24 people. read more

The Modi government is continuing with its name-changing spree, with the government now deciding to rename Havelock Island to Swaraj Dweep, Neil Island to Shaheed Dweep and Ross Island to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island.

Andaman’s most-visited islands to be renamed during PM Modi visit

Dec 25, 2018 11:46

The Modi government is continuing with its name-changing spree, with the government now deciding to rename Havelock Island to Swaraj Dweep, Neil Island to Shaheed Dweep and Ross Island to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island. read more

During their visit to the island’s surroundings on Friday, investigators also spotted four or five North Sentinel islanders moving in the area from a distance of about 500 meters (1,600 feet) from a boat and studied their behavior for several hours,...

Police map area of island where US man was killed, spot Sentinels

Nov 24, 2018 20:29

During their visit to the island’s surroundings on Friday, investigators also spotted four or five North Sentinel islanders moving in the area from a distance of about 500 meters (1,600 feet) from a boat and studied their behavior for several hours,... read more

A powerful earthquake has rocked central Sulawesi in Indonesia and authorities have issued a tsunami warning.

Powerful earthquake rocks Indonesian island, tsunami warning issued

Sep 28, 2018 16:11

A powerful earthquake has rocked central Sulawesi in Indonesia and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. read more

Wang Jicai said he always believed the remote Kaishan island was an inalienable part of China, and the country’s first line of defence.

On Kaishan island, guardian of China’s first line of defence dies

Aug 01, 2018 12:48

Wang Jicai said he always believed the remote Kaishan island was an inalienable part of China, and the country’s first line of defence. read more

Roughly 7,000 women applied after the island project opened this year, and only about 140 were selected through video interviews with the project’s founder, Kristina Roth

No men allowed on this island, but do you have what it takes to get in?

Jul 02, 2018 17:32

Roughly 7,000 women applied after the island project opened this year, and only about 140 were selected through video interviews with the project’s founder, Kristina Roth read more

Malaysia’s newly elected prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, told a news conference that Malaysia had already been building structures on Middle Rocks.

Malaysia plans to build island on strategic Singapore Strait rocks

May 30, 2018 14:07

Malaysia’s newly elected prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, told a news conference that Malaysia had already been building structures on Middle Rocks. read more