The Ganga River (Ganges) is known as the Mother River of India because it is one of the most sacred, culturally significant, ...

India is a land shaped by its rivers. There are over 400 rivers in the country. These rivers collectively form 20 major river basins. The Ganga is arguably the most important of them all. Is the Ganga ...

The Kaveri River is known as the Ardha Ganga. Learn about its 800-km journey through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, its unique ...

A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the ...

India's holy Ganges begins as a crystal clear river high in the icy Himalayas but pollution and excessive usage transforms it into toxic sludge in places on its journey through burgeoning cities, ...

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Endangered Icon: The endangered Ganges River Dolphin is more than just a beautiful creature; it's a barometer of river systems' health. United Initiative: To conserve the Ganges dolphin population, a ...

The Ganges River in India is a final resting place for the ashes of loved ones. For those who can't make the journey, a river in Florida has become a substitute for the funeral tradition. The Ganges ...