Scuba Diving

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Rajan, a tusker swims at Radhanagar Beach in Andamans

Beneath the surface

Meet India’s first underwater photographer who has captured colourful marine life for over 20 years.

06 Oct 2019 12:06 AM

The couple, Kaustubh Nirmal and Sanjeeri Deopujari, lived in Connecticut and were among the people who died aboard the vessel, during a three-day diving excursion. (Photo: Facebook/ Sanjeeri Deopujari)

‘God didn't have heart to separate them’: Indian couple died in US boat fire

Neighbours at the couple's apartment building remembered them.

07 Sep 2019 1:27 PM

An Indian couple settled in the US is believed to among those who have died in a boat mishap that took place off Santa Cruz island in California on Monday morning. (Photo: File)

Indian couple among 34 died in California boat fire

However, the couple had gone for scuba diving and was on-board the ill-fated ship.

05 Sep 2019 10:56 AM

A 96-year-old celebrated his birthday on Saturday by breaking his own record as the world’s oldest active scuba diver for the third year running, plunging to the depths of the equivalent of a 15-storey building to explore a shipwreck off Cyprus. (Representational Image)

World War II veteran Ray Woolley breaks own scuba diving record at 96

The Zenobia, a cargo vessel laden with trucks that sank off of Larnaca in 1980, is a popular dive site.

01 Sep 2019 9:06 AM

IISDA to teach diving to IAF officers

Kale said that this was a matter of pride for the state as the IISDA will be training Air Force officers for scuba diving.

30 Dec 2018 5:49 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scuba diving risky for older adults

Until now, there has been no clear picture of how common cardiovascular risk factors are among active divers

29 Jul 2018 4:21 PM

Sanjjanaa with a sky diving expert at Tampa. Many avid travellers prefer being adventurous and getting an adrenaline high on their holidays

Vacay with caution

These arrangements help experts and yourself get an insight into how comfortable you are in water.

10 Dec 2017 1:25 AM

Be a beach bum

From the month of November till March, adventure lovers have a line up of activities tailored for them at beaches near the city.

20 Nov 2017 6:28 AM

The event was organised to celebrate the paraplegic heroes of our country where the entire concept was to make them experience freedom underwater.

Paraplegic army veterans celebrate Independence day with scuba dive

Initiative sees heroes experience first-ever underwater scuba dive, breaking free from their bodily limitations.

16 Aug 2017 2:02 PM

Scuba diving is therefore gaining popularity as a sport.

Ready, set, dive!

Waiting to scuba dive? Here’s a list of things you need to know before taking the plunge.

17 Jul 2017 12:44 AM

Even those who do not know swimming can go for Scuba diving, with DSD.

Scuba Diving for Dummies

Though diving can be done in rivers as well as sea, visibility for the diver is an important factor.

24 Apr 2017 12:37 AM

While the Kochiite has been doing scuba diving since 2008, his wife Anu had not even been inside a plane till then.

Scuba Diving paradise called Lakshadweep

Diving can be experienced even from a depth of one metre.

08 Mar 2017 12:39 AM

Shades of Santorini

From skies of many hues to cruise ships and quaint villages, greece’s Santorini has a lot to offer its travellers.

05 Feb 2017 5:40 AM

If the air supply regulator is held in the mouth, any disorder in the oral cavity can potentially increase the diver's risk of injury. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scuba diving may damage your teeth

The frequency is higher when more time spent at shallower depths where the pressure fluctuations are the greatest

23 Dec 2016 8:54 PM

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