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The Ganges River: Sacred Waters, Modern Struggles

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 ...
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The Ganges River is drying faster than ever – here’s what it means for the region and the world

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 ...
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I Sailed on the Longest Luxury River Cruise in the World — Here's What It Was Like

The Ganges is to India what the Nile is to Egypt and what the Euphrates is to Mesopotamia: It's the beating heart of the destination's cultural and economic life. Flowing more than 1,500 miles from ...
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Over 600 Million People Rely On This Sacred Megariver For Water – And It’s Rapidly Disappearing

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...
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The Ganges River is drying faster than ever – here’s what it means for the region and the world

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 ...