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Andaman and Nicobar Islands the remotest region of India by virtue of its strategic geographical location in the Bay of Bengal and rich natural resources attracts and receives great attention. The sylvan glory of its virgin forests and exotic marvels of its flora and fauna bizarre myths and quaint legends about this forbidden land and its primitive people make it a much sought after destination. The history of the Islands before the 18th century is shrouded in ...
"Black Days in Andaman and Nicobar Islands" is not merely a succinct historical account of the past but a critical analysis of the changing phases that the denizens of the Islands witnessed. IT is not a compilation of stories of the Kalapani but is a unique exposition of scholarly research to establish the historical facts. The book is a telling account of sufferings and sacrifices of the islanders during the British Raj as well as the Japanese regime. ...
The stories collected in this volume represent popular folk tales of yesteryears. Also included are a historical background of the Nicobar Islands, its beliefs, customs and festivals.The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been bestowed with immense beauty of nature. What is most significant is the presence of the tribes, the Andamanese and Nicobarese. Most of the tribal customs and rituals have become sullied owing to the onslaught of modernization; what remains ...