A remarkable British explorer's 1982 visit documented the last days of a unique island society that had remained unchanged for centuries.

In Lakshadweep, tea is not just a drink. It is a way of being, of life itself distilled into a moment of warmth and connection.

The story behind the renaming of Lakshadweep and its islands holds layers of historical, linguistic, and cultural significance.

In an age of instant digital communication, Lakshadweep holds onto a communication method that seems plucked straight from a bygone era.

Lakshadweep's current demographics, with its entire local population practicing Islam, are evidence of centuries of religious influence and continuity.