Thousands of devotees waded into the foul waters of the Yamuna river in the Indian capital Monday for a Hindu festival, amid ...

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 ...

More than a billion people in India celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali on Monday as a state government secured the ...

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are known globally for their outstanding natural beauty and ecological importance. However, many ...

The Indian Diwali holiday -- derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights" -- is celebrated across faiths ...

For over a decade, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has woven a tapestry of ...

Diwali, India 's most significant annual festival, holds particular importance for Hindus but is celebrated across faiths by ...

As the honking horns and crushing crowds of Kolkata fade into the distance, a warm breeze blows through the top deck like a ...