The Ganges, a lifeline for hundreds of millions across South Asia, is drying at a rate scientists say is unprecedented in recorded history. Climate change, shifting monsoons, relentless extraction and ...

ALONG THE GANGES, India (AP) — More than 2,000 years ago, a powerful king built a fort on the banks of India’s holiest river, on the fringes of what is now a vast industrial city. Today, little of the ...

Ever wondered about the origin or source of the Ganga River? It's one of India’s most sacred and revered rivers, and for centuries, poets have sung praises, saints have meditated on the banks, and ...

Real-time monitoring systems will digitally watch several stretches of the river remain under ecological stress ...

There’s a dreamlike quality to Giulio Di Sturco’s photograph of Hindus preparing to bathe in the Ganges. Taken in soft morning light, the image shows devotees assembled by the river, their figures ...

The sacred Ganga River begins its journey at the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas. It flows through northern India, shaping its geography and culture. The river is vital for millions, supporting ...

Mehebub Sahana receives funding from the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship. He is affiliated with The University of Manchester, UK. The Ganges, a lifeline for hundreds of millions across South ...