Discovering India's Maritime Heritage: NDTV Aboard INSV Kaundinya
In May 2025, the Indian Navy inducted INSV Kaundinya, a remarkable sailing vessel built using ancient sewn-plank construction with no metal nails or welding. Inspired by 5th-century Ajanta cave murals and named after the legendary 1st-century mariner Kaundinya, NDTV's Vishnu Som experiences a journey through time aboard this unique stitch-built vessel.
