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India.com
08-05-2025
- India.com
Uncovering These 8 Most Isolated Islands Of The World: THIS Place Has 0 Population, Can You Believe It?
photoDetails english 2897324 Updated:May 08, 2025, 07:00 AM IST Check 8 Most Isolated Islands Of The World 1 / 9 Most Isolated Islands Of The World: Far away from the hustle-bustle of mundane life and crowded places, there exists certain islands in the world which are isolated and so much so that reportedly at one such place only 250 inhabitants are staying. Can you imagine? Well, let's scroll through the list of isolated islands in the world, as per several reports: South Georgia 2 / 9 South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies around 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) east of the Falkland Islands. The terrain is mountainous, with the central ridge rising to 2,935 metres (9,629 ft) at Mount Paget. Its estimated population is 32 (summer), 16 (winter), 30 (1945) as per Wikipedia. Tristan da Cunha 3 / 9 This is a remote group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is one of three constituent parts of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, with its own constitution. The nearest inhabited landmass, St. Helena, is over 1,300 miles away. As of October 2018, the main island had 250 permanent inhabitants, who all carry British Overseas Territories citizenship. The Kerguelen Islands 4 / 9 The Kerguelen Islands, also known as the Desolation Islands are a group of islands in the sub-Antarctic region. According to Wikipedia, the estimated population here remains around 45 (winter) around 110 (summer). Spitsbergen 5 / 9 Spitsbergen formerly known as West Spitsbergen is the largest and the only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway in the Arctic Ocean. Pitcairn Island 6 / 9 According to Britannica, this volcanic island in the South Pacific—the only inhabited island of the British overseas territory of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno islands—is probably best known as the haven of the mutineers of the British ship HMS Bounty, who settled there in 1790. In 2023, the territory had 35 permanent inhabitants, rendering it the smallest territory in the world in terms of permanent resident population. Novaya Zemlya 7 / 9 Novaya Zemlya is an archipelago in northern Russia. It is situated in the Arctic Ocean, in the extreme northeast of Europe, with Cape Flissingsky, on the northern island, considered the easternmost point of Europe. It has an estimated population of 3,576 (2021). Easter Island 8 / 9 Easter Island is an island and special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania. The island is renowned for its nearly 1,000 extant monumental statues, called moai, which were created by the early Rapa Nui people. In 1995, UNESCO named Easter Island a World Heritage Site, with much of the island protected within Rapa Nui National Park. Bouvet Island 9 / 9 Bouvet Island is an uninhabited subantarctic volcanic island and dependency of Norway. It is a protected nature reserve, and situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is the world's most remote island. There is 0 population in this island, as per Wikipedia information.
NDTV
05-05-2025
- NDTV
7 Of The World's Most Remote Islands You Can Actually Visit
If your idea of a dream getaway involves patchy Wi-Fi, no crowds, and endless sea views, then these remote islands might be exactly what you're after. Far from the tourist trail (and often, any trail at all), these places take the idea of "getting away from it all" to the next level. Whether you're into volcanic landscapes, penguin spotting, or just want to be somewhere that barely registers on Google Maps, here are seven of the most remote islands on the planet that you can actually reach — if you're up for the challenge. Here Are 7 Most Remote Islands In The World: 1. Pitcairn Island, Pacific Ocean This speck of land is known for its mutinous past-descendants of the HMS Bounty crew still live here, along with fewer than 50 other residents. The nearest airstrip is over 500 km away on Mangareva (French Polynesia), and you'll need to hop on a 32-hour boat ride from there to get to Pitcairn. Tourists are welcome, but it's all very DIY: Think homestays, home-cooked meals, and possibly a ride in the island's only quad bike taxi. 2. Tristan da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean Welcome to the world's most isolated inhabited island. Tristan da Cunha is a tiny volcanic spit in the South Atlantic, located roughly 2,400 km from the nearest land (South Africa) and home to just over 200 people. It's part of a British Overseas Territory and only accessible by boat — a seven-day trip from Cape Town. There's no airport, no hotel chains, and definitely no Starbucks. What you will find: wild coastal cliffs, rare seabirds, and locals who bake a mean loaf of home-baked bread. 3. Bouvet Island, South Atlantic Ocean Not for the casual holidaymaker, Bouvet Island is a Norwegian dependency that's almost entirely covered by glaciers and surrounded by ice. It's also uninhabited, which makes sense given that it's one of the most isolated islands on Earth to reach. Located between South Africa and Antarctica, even scientists rarely get to visit. You'll need a research permit, a solid reason, and a stomach strong enough for wild Antarctic swells. 4. Easter Island, Chile OK, it's technically got an airport and daily flights, but Easter Island (or Rapa Nui) is still one of the most remote places you can fly to. Sitting 3,500 km west of mainland Chile, it's best known for its massive stone statues called Moai. But there's more here than just mysterious heads — think volcanic craters, white sand beaches, and one of the most fascinating Polynesian cultures you'll ever come across. 5. Kerguelen Islands, Southern Indian Ocean Dubbed the "Desolation Islands," this French territory is as bleak as it is fascinating. Located about 3,300 km from Madagascar, it has no permanent population, only scientists and support staff rotating in and out. There's no airport, so the only way in is via a supply ship that runs a few times a year. It's windy, wild, and feels like the edge of the world-because it basically is. 6. Macquarie Island, Australia Smack between Tasmania and Antarctica, Macquarie is a wildlife haven that plays host to thousands of penguins and seals. Managed by the Australian Antarctic Division, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and not open for casual tourism. That said, you can visit on specific expedition cruises if you book early (and have a decent tolerance for sub-zero windchill). 7. Socotra, Yemen Socotra looks like it belongs on another planet. Known for its otherworldly dragon's blood trees and surreal landscapes, it's located in the Arabian Sea, about 380 km south of mainland Yemen. Political instability made it off-limits for years, but in recent times, adventure travellers have been trickling back in via chartered flights from the UAE. Just don't expect resort comforts-this one's for seasoned backpackers and nature lovers.
Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Associated Press
Today in History: April 28, Abu Ghraib torture images made public
Today in history: On April 28, 2004, the world first viewed images of prisoner abuse and torture by U.S. troops at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, via a report broadcast on the CBS television news program '60 Minutes II.' Also on this date: In 1789, mutineers led by Fletcher Christian took control of the ship HMS Bounty three weeks after departing Tahiti, setting the ship's captain, Lieutenant William Bligh, and 18 other crew members adrift in the Pacific Ocean. In 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Petacci, were executed by Italian partisans after attempting to flee the country. In 1947, a six-man expedition led by Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl set out from Peru aboard a balsa wood raft named the Kon-Tiki on a 101-day, 4,300 mile (6,900 km) journey across the Pacific Ocean to the Polynesian Islands. In 1967, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali was stripped of his WBA title after he refused to be inducted into the armed forces. In 1994, former CIA official Aldrich Ames, who had passed U.S. secrets to the Soviet Union and then Russia, pleaded guilty to espionage and tax evasion, and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. In 2001, a Russian rocket lifted off from Central Asia carrying the first space tourist, California businessman Dennis Tito, and two cosmonauts on a journey to the International Space Station. In 2011, convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido and his wife, Nancy Garrido, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping a California girl, Jaycee Dugard, who was abducted in 1991 at the age of 11 and rescued 18 years later. (Phillip Garrido was sentenced to 431 years to life in prison; Nancy Garrido was sentenced to 36 years to life.)
Chicago Tribune
28-04-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: Abu Ghraib torture images made public
Today is Monday, April 28, the 118th day of 2025. There are 247 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 28, 2004, the world first viewed images of prisoner abuse and torture by U.S. troops at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, via a report broadcast on the CBS television news program '60 Minutes II.' Also on this date: In 1789, mutineers led by Fletcher Christian took control of the ship HMS Bounty three weeks after departing Tahiti, setting the ship's captain, Lieutenant William Bligh, and 18 other crew members adrift in the Pacific Ocean. In 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Petacci, were executed by Italian partisans after attempting to flee the country. In 1947, a six-man expedition led by Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl set out from Peru aboard a balsa wood raft named the Kon-Tiki on a 101-day, 4,300 mile (6,900 km) journey across the Pacific Ocean to the Polynesian Islands. In 1967, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali was stripped of his WBA title after he refused to be inducted into the armed forces. In 1994, former CIA official Aldrich Ames, who had passed U.S. secrets to the Soviet Union and then Russia, pleaded guilty to espionage and tax evasion, and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. In 2001, a Russian rocket lifted off from Central Asia carrying the first space tourist, California businessman Dennis Tito, and two cosmonauts on a journey to the International Space Station. In 2011, convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido and his wife, Nancy Garrido, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping a California girl, Jaycee Dugard, who was abducted in 1991 at the age of 11 and rescued 18 years later. (Phillip Garrido was sentenced to 431 years to life in prison; Nancy Garrido was sentenced to 36 years to life.) Today's Birthdays: Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III is 95. Actor-singer Ann-Margret is 84. Chef Alice Waters is 81. TV host-comedian Jay Leno is 75. Actor Mary McDonnell is 73. Musician Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) is 72. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is 65. Baseball Hall of Famer Barry Larkin is 61. Golfer John Daly is 59. Rapper Too Short is 59. Actor Bridget Moynahan is 54. Actor Jorge Garcia is 52. Actor Penelope Cruz is 51. TV personalities Drew and Jonathan Scott are 47. Actor Jessica Alba is 44. Actor Harry Shum Jr. is 43. Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez is 30.
New York Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Robert S. Douglas, Founder of The Black Dog, Dies at 93
Robert Douglas, who founded The Black Dog on Martha's Vineyard and transformed a tavern's logo of his Labrador retriever mix into an international emblem for summertime, died on Wednesday at his family's home on the island. He was 93. His son Jamie Douglas said the cause was prostate cancer. Robert Douglas moved to Martha's Vineyard in 1960 after growing up spending summers on the Massachusetts island with his family, falling in love with its maritime culture — and hoping he would eventually be the one waving goodbye to summer visitors from the shoreline as they took the ferry back to the mainland. Mr. Douglas spent his first years on the island designing a topsail schooner, named the Shenandoah, which is still a fixture on the Vineyard Haven waterfront. But he later turned his attention to building a restaurant, something that would be good and reliable at the head of the harbor, a place people could gather throughout the year and get a cup of real New England chowder. His Labrador-boxer mix, Black Dog, named after a pirate in the Robert Louis Stevenson novel 'Treasure Island,' would be its mascot. The Black Dog Tavern opened on New Year's Eve in 1971, and the stately profile of Black Dog, drawn by Stephanie Phalen, would be incorporated into the business in 1976, according to The Vineyard Gazette. By the early 1980s, Black Dog's portrait was added to apparel — colorful T-shirts, thick sweatshirts, stonewashed hats, mugs and cookie tins, stamped with Black Dog's outline on the front and the year of purchase on the back. The items became instant collectibles for visitors who wanted to take a piece of their summer vacation home with them. 'The tail started wagging the dog,' Mr. Douglas told The Vineyard Gazette in 1997. 'It started as a restaurant and it turned into a dry goods business.' Robert Stuart Douglas was born on March 18, 1932, in Chicago to Grace Farwell Douglas and James H. Douglas Jr. The couple began renting a house in the West Chop section of the island in 1947. Mr. Douglas's father served as secretary of the Air Force and deputy secretary of defense under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mr. Douglas graduated from Northwestern University and enlisted in the Air Force from 1956 to 1958. He was stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Mass., enabling him to reconnect with his love for New England. In the summer of 1960, he signed on to sail as a mate aboard two 19th-century vessels and again as a seaman aboard a replica of HMS Bounty, which had been built for a remake of 'Mutiny on the Bounty,' a movie starring Marlon Brando, according to The Vineyard Gazette. He sailed from Nova Scotia, through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific Ocean to Tahiti, where he worked for three months as a sailor on the film. But he always wanted a ship of his own. Without any formal training as a marine architect, Mr. Douglas designed the Shenandoah based on an original 1850 design and launched the schooner in Vineyard Haven harbor in 1964. Mr. Douglas captained the vessel for more than 50 years, taking out adults for cruises and schoolchildren to learn how to be deckhands and mates. Young people are 'just great big sponges, they can't get enough,' he told The Vineyard Gazette in 2013. 'Everything is new and interesting. I provide the platform, a different lifestyle, one that is entirely different from anything they have ever experienced.' The Alabama, another schooner, joined his fleet in 1967. In 1970, he married Charlene Lapointe, a fellow sailor, who survives Mr. Douglas. His four sons — Robert Jr., Jamie, Morgan and Brooke — also survive him. All four sons have had their hand in the family business at various points, including working at retail stores, skippering the ships and managing The Black Dog apparel business. On the Vineyard, Mr. Douglas, or Captain Douglas as he was known, defined his legacy by his commitment to maritime history. He decorated the tavern with museum quality nautical pieces that he collected over the years, including 17th and 18th century boat models. But it was the image of the mutt, a rescue, that became a calling card for Martha's Vineyard and proof of membership to an island-size summer club. The mail-order business in the late 1980s catapulted the business, with pages of apparel sent to more than 200,000 customers. The company got a boost in 1991 in Rolling Stone, when it ran a photo of three women in long-billed Black Dog caps in the magazine, cementing the brand's cool status. Bill Clinton, a frequent island visitor during his presidency, was photographed in Black Dog gear. His purchase of a two T-shirts, a hat and a sun dress from the Black Dog came under scrutiny during his impeachment inquiry. Black Dog, the lab-mix who started it all, died in 1983, but Mr. Douglas had other rescue dogs throughout his life, most recently Jack Russell terriers.
