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The world's most remote places open to touristsEscape to Earth's most secluded havens, where nature reigns supreme and human presence is scarce. These remote destinations, from the wildl...03 Sep, 2025, 05.24 PM IST- This might be the last Caveman on earth: Travel vlogger's viral video shows a man in Yemen living away from modernityA viral video features Aliah, a 62-year-old man living on Yemen's Socotra island without modern amenities. He sustains himself by fishing a...22 Jun, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
- Chinese aggression escalates in disputed PMZ watersTensions escalate in the Yellow Sea as China constructs a massive steel rig, triggering a standoff with South Korea. Korean ships attemptin...21 Apr, 2025, 12.26 PM IST
- The merchants of Bharat: A forgotten legacy of trade and enterpriseThe oldest Tamil epics are based on women from mercantile families. It has nothing to do with warriors or priests. The heroines of Shilapad...29 Mar, 2025, 12.41 AM IST
- Four island hotels for your getawaysThese destinations offer stunning views, unique experiences, and lavish amenities, from overwater villas and private pools to on-site gourm...03 Mar, 2025, 03.19 PM IST
- Mysterious airstrip appears on Yemeni island as Houthi rebel attacks threaten regionSatellite images reveal a near-complete airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island, likely built by the UAE. The strategic airstrip could aid m...17 Jan, 2025, 06.11 PM IST
- Yemen's Socotra, isolated island at strategic crossroadsThe island also lies on seaways from Pakistan's Gwadar port -- a stepping stone on China's trillion-dollar Belt and Road infrastructure ini...07 Jun, 2021, 05.03 PM IST
- Saudi-led coalition says it's behind military buildup on Red Sea islandThe Yemen conflict is seen in the region as a proxy war between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Saudi-led coalition accuses Iran of suppl...27 May, 2021, 05.45 PM IST
- Depression over Arabian sea to bring heavy rains in KeralaIt is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression during next 12 hours and into a cyclonic storm during subsequent 24 hours, th...07 Oct, 2018, 07.04 PM IST
- Navy brings back 38 Indians from cyclone-hit Socotra island in YemenIndian naval ship INS Sunayna, carrying the rescued Indians from Yemen, entered the Porbandar harbour in Gujarat at around 9 AM.07 Jun, 2018, 06.01 PM IST
- Navy sends ship to Socotra island in Yemen to rescue 38 stranded IndiansA Navy spokesperson said INS Sunayna, which was deployed in Western Arabian Sea, is now heading towards Socotra for the humanitarian and di...02 Jun, 2018, 09.17 PM IST
- Cyclone Mekunu may cause heavy showers along Maharashtra coast: IMD"The Mekunu cyclone has moved away from the Indian coast, but it is likely to cause the western coast receive some heavy spells of showers,...24 May, 2018, 07.32 PM IST
- Somali pirates hijack UAE vessel with 5 IndiansA UAE-based vessel carrying 16 members on board including five Indians were hijacked by Somali pirates off an Island which forms part of Ye...21 Jul, 2011, 08.40 PM IST
- Several Mumbaikars on hijacked vessel: DGThe directorate general (DG) of shipping confirmed on Wednesday to TOI that some of the 17 Indian sailors on the hijacked Italian-flagged o...10 Feb, 2011, 12.42 PM IST
- Somalian pirates release a dhow with 15 sailorsOne of the 8 dhows hijacked by Somalian pirates last week has been released with 15 sailors onboard.03 Apr, 2010, 06.10 PM IST
- Indian sub stalked China warships?A cat-and-mouse game reminiscent of the tussle between US and Soviet navies during the Cold War is taking place between India and China in ...05 Feb, 2009, 08.52 AM IST
- UNESCO adds 27 places to World Heritage ListBaha'i holy places in Israel, the Monarch butterfly biosphere reserve of Mexico, and the historic center of Camaguey, a Spanish colonial to...30 Jul, 2008, 03.30 AM IST
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