Chinese hydroelectric power plans in Tibet threaten to destabilize the Himalayan region’s ecology and politics.

The Jyotirlingas are the most sacred sites for worshiping Lord Shiva and provide spiritual benefits such as liberation from ...

Growing urban populations, more public awareness of pollution and ambitious redevelopment plans propel big drinking water and wastewater treatment investment in two key cities.

Rishikesh, famously known as the Yoga Capital of the World, offers a perfect blend of adventure, spirituality, and ...

Apart from the stunning beaches, India has some photogenic river banks which make for a tranquil pick for a quick getaway.

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

The Gateway to the Divine Haridwar, located in the Himalayan foothills, is a popular pilgrimage destination in India. It is ...

The History Lecture Series hosted their second installment of “River Histories” on Jan. 29 with a lecture presented by ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...

Authorities say that a further 60 people sustained injuries in the incident at the massive religious gathering.

Several people are feared dead and many more injured as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India.