Flowing through the heart of India, the Ganges is both a holy river and a lifeline for hundreds of millions. This video explores its role in Hinduism, its immense geography, and the mounting ...

DEVPRAYAG/VARANASI/SAGAR ISLAND, India (Reuters) - 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 on ...

Though officially abolished decades ago, the caste system still profoundly influences life in India. Those born into high castes enjoy greater privileges, while low-caste individuals, like the Doms, ...

Strains of raag Bhairav drift upon the cool morning breeze, notes bending and unfurling like incense spirals that linger and dissolve into the pale horizon. Abo ...

India’s environmental authorities have raised concerns over dangerously high levels of faecal bacteria in the Ganges river at Prayagraj, particularly during the Maha Kumbh Mela – a major religious ...

New Delhi (CNN) — Buckets of holy water slung over their shoulders, millions of Hindu devotees have been walking for days. The water, scooped up from the holy river Ganges, is destined for the ...

Kartik Purnima is a sacred Hindu festival which is filled with divine energy and spiritual importance. Taking a bath in Ganga and other holy water on this day is considered auspicious. This year ...

The divine celebration of Chhath Puja can be made more special with a visit to the most holy ghats in India, where the ...

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Ganges river, holy to most Indians, flows from the western Himalayas down to the Bay of Bengal through crowded cities, industrial hubs and some of the most populated areas in ...

Three teenage girls drowned while bathing in the Ganga River in Ghazipur district this morning. The bodies of two girls have been recovered, while the search for the third is still ongoing. The ...