The untold ‘James Bond’ story of India’s first Antarctic mission

42 years ago, on January 9, 1982, India hoisted its flag in Antarctica in a top-secret mission, marking its entry into polar exploration. This historic expedition laid the foundation for Dakshin Gangotri, cementing India’s place in global Antarctic research

The untold ‘James Bond’ story of India’s first Antarctic mission
42 years ago, on January 9, 1982, India hoisted its flag in Antarctica in a top-secret mission, marking its entry into polar exploration. This historic expedition laid the foundation for Dakshin Gangotri, cementing India’s place in global Antarctic research