The Ganges River in India is a final resting place for the ashes of loved ones. For those who can't make the journey, a river in Florida has become a substitute for the funeral tradition.

In India, severe water shortages in one part of the country often coincide with acute flooding in another. When these dual tragedies occur, Indians are often left wishing for a way to balance out the ...

Majuli, India's largest river island, offers a unique travel experience. Located in Assam's Brahmaputra River, it boasts ...

Have you ever wondered where India’s most famous river islands are? From the vast Majuli in Assam to the peaceful Kuruvadweep ...

India has over 100 declared inland waterways, yet river cruising is still a pretty unexplored travel experience here. In fact, Indians head over to Europe to enjoy river cruises, not willing to try ...

Rivers are vital to life in India. They provide the water needed for drinking, daily use, and especially for farming. They ...

Scientific American sits down with nature writer Robert Macfarlane to discuss his latest book—one of our top picks of 2025—and whether a river has rights ...

China has launched construction of a massive hydropower complex on the Yarlung Zangbo river in Tibet. With a projected ...

A major river overflowing near India’s capital has reached the highest level on record, authorities said, prompting mass evacuations and causing havoc with water supplies as northern states report ...

New Delhi — Authorities in India's capital region evacuated thousands of people and ordered all schools and colleges to remain closed until Sunday as a major river running right through Delhi spilled ...

China begins construction of a mega dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River: a colossal project that is raising fears downstream in ...