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 ...

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The river dolphins of India’s sacred Ganges River have long been revered, being written into Hindu religious tracts dating back thousands of years. Although surviving for centuries, today their ...

VARANASI, India — Hindu priests stand on the banks of the Ganges, performing an evening prayer to the river. They wave fire as the sun sets, ring bells and tap on drums. Thousands watch, clap and ...

In a time when post-Diwali smog still clouds much of the country, these destinations offer hope - and a reminder that clear ...

India, blessed with both a vast coastline and rich freshwater systems, is home to a remarkable variety of turtle species ...

Worshippers and tourists sit on boats facing the bank of the Ganges River in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi to watch the Ganga Aarti, a ritual of devotion to the venerated river. Hindu priests wave ...