Studying A River
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Off course: Why the mighty Ganga is moving away from its banks in Patna
Blame pollution and ‘development’.
Mohd Imran Khan
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Secret tunnel, black river: There’s no science to back claims of China’s interference in Brahmaputra
Ever since news of the Siang waters turning black hit the media, murmurs of Chinese conspiracy have resurfaced.
Nilanjan Ghosh
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Why Teesta runs dry: Incomplete canal network and climate change also to blame
The second part of a detailed investigative report on why there isn’t enough water in the river.
Jayanta Basu
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Why Mamata Banerjee refuses to share Teesta: The river has just 1/16th of water needed
A report by the West Bengal government shows just how stark the situation may be.
Jayanta Basu
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Mekong in crisis: Thailand plans to blast isles in the river to make way for Chinese cargo boats
The Thai government has moved ahead with the plan to boost trade, sparking outrage among environmentalists.
Tom Fawthorp
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The Ganga has practically disappeared in West Bengal
Stretches of the original channel of the Ganga in the state have been submerged under rubbish, illegal buildings and a metro line.
Jayanta Basu
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes