The Lakshadweep of Tim Severin’s time
A remarkable British explorer's 1982 visit documented the last days of a unique island society that had remained unchanged for centuries.
Islands of steam and stillness
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.
What’s in a Name? The Lakshadweep origin story
The story behind the renaming of Lakshadweep and its islands holds layers of historical, linguistic, and cultural significance.
Broadcast away
In an age of instant digital communication, Lakshadweep holds onto a communication method that seems plucked straight from a bygone era.
How Islam came to Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep's current demographics, with its entire local population practicing Islam, are evidence of centuries of religious influence and continuity.
Photo Essays
Summertime Sadness
Scientists predict that irrespective of what we do now to mitigate climate change, reefs will decline by 90% by 2050. And even this is an optimistic outlook.
Paper Lighthouses
Preserving and promoting the role of libraries in Lakshadweep is not just about safeguarding books, it is also about protecting the soul of these islands.
Essential Readings
