From naval decks to seminar rooms, this piece reflects on how power moves — in steel, strategy, and ideas. In a world where the compass spins wildly, wisdom lies in holding steady bearings shaped by experience, history, and mentorship.

Life at sea is more than just vast horizons and thrilling voyages, it’s a test of endurance, resilience, and humanity. In this reflective piece, Commodore (Dr) Johnson Odakkal shares gripping real-life experiences and highlights the mental and emotional toll of seafaring. As the world marks the International Day of the Seafarer 2025, the call for harassment-free, inclusive, and supportive ships becomes louder and more urgent than ever.

As a teacher, there's nothing more fulfilling than guiding young minds through the complex waters of knowledge and politics. In this...

As July transitioned into August of 2024, it was a passage through a labyrinth of emotions, a voyage marked by profound loss and deep...

In the realm of heritage and history, 45 years may seem but a fleeting moment. Yet, in these four and a half decades, an institution of...

11 May 2023 marks an extraordinary milestone in India's maritime history: the 70th anniversary of the Indian Naval Aviation Day. Born...

Ahoy! Amazing Mariners and Sea Minded Global Citizens shedding a tear for our fragmented world. The night of 27 April turning to this new...

This very day in 1912 Fesa Evrensev (1887-1951), a Turkish pilot took what is considered the first military flight mission. Fesa flew...

As the sun rises over the ocean, we are reminded of the vastness of our world and the infinite possibilities that lie before us. In this...

On the eve of 74th #IndianRepublicDay I join 1.4 Billion Indians and many friends of India to salute to #IncredibleIndia in the...

14th January 2023! Some of you whilst flying across India today are likely to hear an announcement commemorating the Indian Armed Forces...

#JOIWeeklyRoundUp is a day of excitement for #TeamJOI to give our enthusiastic friends & followers an overview of the week with...

Commodore (Dr) Johnson Odakkal (I.N. Retd) & Swastika Jadhav #NavyDay22 unfolds a sense of multi-spectral oceanscape of domain influence...

An icon would have been 95 this morning! Manohar Prahlad Awati loved chocolates, cakes, genuine appreciation and affection. This piece...

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, born this day in 1888, became the first Vice President and the second President of India. While World...

The #BluePlanet has called attention to #SustainableSeas & #WHD2022 is time to use #OceanDecade to bring resurgence to #SeaMindedness

The maritime heritage of India spans many millenia. It is a journey of community, tradition and nautical knowledge which has revealed as...