Scuba diving is one of the most exciting water activities in the world. It offers a chance to see life beneath the surface, from colourful fish and coral reefs to old shipwrecks and underwater ...

I have been scuba diving twice: once in Havelock, Andaman Islands, and once in Pondicherry. Both dives were guided for beginners, and while I am far from an expert, the experiences were unforgettable.

Some people love going overboard. That’s what scuba diving, snorkeling and freediving are all about — jumping in to swim with the fishes. To explore coral reefs. Shoot pictures. Spear fish. Catch ...