Ganga river
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's Spiritual Transformation: How Bathing in the Ganga Changed His Life
Nov 01, 2025 01:17 pm CST
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan shares his transformative experience of becoming vegetarian after bathing in the sacred Ganga river during a visit to Kashi 25 years ago. While inaugurating a new Tamil Nadu-funded lodging facility in Varanasi alongside CM Yogi Adityanath, he highlighted the strengthening cultural bonds between North and South India and praised the spiritual renaissance taking place in Kashi under PM Modi's leadership.
Tragic Drowning During Chhath Puja: 17-Year-Old Boy Dies in Ganga River, Another Teen Missing
Oct 28, 2025 04:02 am CST
A tragic accident during Chhath Puja celebrations in Uttar Pradesh has claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy who drowned in the Ganga river at Nifra village in Vindhyachal. Three others were rescued by a local boatman, while search operations continue for a missing 16-year-old. The incident highlights water safety concerns during religious festivities.
Drying Of The Ganga In Recent Decades 'Unprecedented' In Past Millennium: Study
Sep 25, 2025 12:52 am CST
Drying of the Ganga river basin seen in recent decades could be severe and unprecedented, threatening water and food security for millions, an analysis of trends spanning 1,300 years suggests.
1,300 Gifts To PM Modi, Including Ram Temple Model, Up For E-Auction
Sep 17, 2025 05:25 pm CST
Over 1,300 items gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including an exquisitely crafted statue of Goddess Bhavani, an Ayodhya Ram Temple model and sporting memorabilia from the 2024 Paralympic Games, have been put up for an e-auction.