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May 07, 2019
No smooth sailing: Deployment of women on warships may soon be allowed, but challenges still remain
The Indian Navy is gearing up to induct more women in its fold, and will soon allow them to take up various roles on a warship, including that of a sailor. -
Sep 24, 2018
Notes from a meeting with Abhilash Tomy before he set sail on his ill-fated Golden Globe race
I realised Abhilash Tomy’s inner philosopher emerges when he talks about mental and emotional strength, more than his obvious physical strength and training. -
Oct 11, 2017
Indian Navy may get away with sacking sailor Sabi Giri for undergoing sex surgery, but why resist women serving in all roles
The Indian Navy may be legally in the clear on sacking sailor Sabi Giri but India should consider if it still makes sense to maintain these gender restrictions -
Feb 01, 2017
Lankan astrologer who had attacked Rajiv Gandhi held for predicting Maithripala Sirisena's death
A former Sri Lankan sailor, who had attacked the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi with a rifle butt here in 1987, has been arrested for making an astrological prediction about the death of President Maithripala Sirisena. -
Dec 20, 2013
Three months on, Sunil James, colleague freed from Togo jail
Indian merchant ship captain Sunil James was Thursday freed from a jail in the west African country of Togo after more than three months and is on his way back to India, the external affairs ministry said Thursday.