Lieutenant Commander Sourabh Malik led a daring anti-piracy mission, rescuing 19 hostages and capturing seven armed pirates. His bravery earned him the prestigious Nao Sena Medal for Gallantry.

Here’s why so many pirates of African descent share the name “Black Caesar.” You may have heard of the larger-than-life “Black Caesar” who plundered alongside Blackbeard. But as it turns ...