India, March 23 -- W
hatever we know about the Sentinelese, we've learned largely against their will.
Considered the most isolated tribe in the world, they are said to have lived on North Sentinel Island in the Andamans for over 50,000 years.
Through modern history, they have been unwavering in their determination to repel overtures from outsiders.
In 2006, they are believed to have captured and killed two Indian fishermen who ventured too close to the island (Indian law prohibits non-Sentinelese from approaching North Sentinel).
The American missionary John Allen Chau, who travelled to the island illegally aiming to introduce the tribals to Christianity, was killed too.
Attempts by the government of India to approach did not bear muc...