This is part 2 of the series. To read about part 1, click here. In the part 1 of the series, we have seen how we have polluted the ghats of Kolkata, which had for many decades been the lifeline of the city, through its water transport, providing drinking water, and having historical and religiousContinue reading “Cleaning the Ghats of Kolkata – Part 2”
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Cleaning the Ghats of Kolkata (Part 1)
The Bhagirathi-Hooghly river flows through one of the most densely populated regions in India. Starting from Berhampore in Murshidabad, Nabadwip-Mayapur in Nadia, along the Hooghly industrial region of Bandel-Naihati, Chandannagar, Chinasurah, Serampore-Barrackpore, culminating at Kolkata-Howrah, the most densely populated region in entire eastern India. It is thus a hectic task to keep the Bhagirathi-Hooghly riverContinue reading “Cleaning the Ghats of Kolkata (Part 1)”
Saraswati – A Lost River (Part 2)
The NDA Government was particularly keen on reviving the lost river, Saraswati. As most of the evidence points out that the Ghaggar-Hakra channel was most likely a perennial river, presumably the Saraswati, the Centre is looking for ways to revive the Ghaggar-Hakra river. Today, the Ghaggar Hakra river is merely like a sewage drain, flowingContinue reading “Saraswati – A Lost River (Part 2)”
Saraswati – A Lost River (Part 1)
The mythical Saraswati river has long ceased to exist a long time ago. But the river still exists in our minds as the spiritual Saraswati river, which sustained early Vedic ages, and has been praised for providing water to early Vedic Civilization. Saraswati river is mentioned in Rig Veda as a perennial river flowing throughContinue reading “Saraswati – A Lost River (Part 1)”
Offbeat Cruise Routes in India
Cruise is fast becoming one of the prime activities of tourism. Though travelling by road or rail seems far better in enjoying the landscape, there are several cruise routes in India where beauty is breathtaking. Inland cruise is an excellent option to explore the rural beauty of our country. Cruise is one of the bestContinue reading “Offbeat Cruise Routes in India”