This is a seasonal river crossing northwestern India and Pakistan. Often, the Ghaggar-Hakra River is considered to be one of the remnants of ancient rivers that flourished during early civilizations. Many scholars claim this river to be associated with the Saraswati River, which was mentioned in ancient Hindu texts. Although the Ghaggar-Hakra flows only erratically […]Read More
The Sabarmati River flows through the heart of Gujarat and carries with it a rich legacy of historical, cultural, and ecological significance. Known to symbolize India’s struggle for independence, the river shares pride with its longtime associate, Mahatma Gandhi, as the latter used this river as a crucial supporting centre during the freedom movement. In […]Read More
Ravi stands on its own in the history and geopolitics of South Asia. It has been a lifeline to communities in both India and Pakistan for centuries. Its identity is more specifically influenced by the fact of partition in India in 1947 and the subsequent Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan in 1960. While […]Read More
Being one of the major rivers, Mahanadi is a great source of agricultural and industrial importance in the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and it supports the living standard of millions of people. The river stretches 858 kilometres while linking extensive irrigation networks, power generation, and controlling floods. The fertile plains along its course support […]Read More
The Tungabhadra River has always been a feature that was quite evident in South India’s historical, cultural, and economic sphere. It runs through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana and has supported various agricultural activities for centuries; its history followed the rise and fall of ancient empires. The river is home to a few of the […]Read More
The Kosi River is called the “Sorrow of Bihar,” said to be one of India’s most significant and turbulent rivers. It originates from the Tibetan Plateau, flows through the foothills of the Himalayas, and then enters the plains of Bihar. This notorious river is known for its seasonal floods that have caused much damage and […]Read More
The Cauvery River is one of South India’s most important rivers, playing a lifeline to millions of inhabitants in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. Greatly known for agricultural activity and cultural importance, the river Cauvery supports paddy fields, various industries, and hydropower projects. However, the Cauvery is also associated with interstate water disputes, particularly […]Read More
The Chambal is one of India’s most mysterious rivers-it flows through the rugged terrains of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. With steep ravines and the notoriety of the Chambal dacoits, it lends itself to wild tales of lawlessness and adventure, but beneath these fictions lies a river of immense ecological importance. It houses some […]Read More
Sutlej is the longest tributary of the Indus River, and it is a very crucial part of forming the culture, economy, and history of North India and Pakistan. It streams over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Pakistan, acting as a life-saver for civilizations throughout centuries. It has witnessed antiquated exchange courses, devout developments like Sikhism, and […]Read More
The Teesta River is an India-Bangladesh river over which various forms of struggle and bargaining have occurred: for geopolitical tensions, environmental debate, and cultural storytelling. This river originates in the Eastern Himalayas and flows into the states of Sikkim and West Bengal in India before entering Bangladesh, joining up with the Brahmaputra River. The waters […]Read More