William Tyler
Synopsis for JW3 Rivers Course, Thurs 10 Feb
THE GANGES
Introduction
Mystical and religious nature of rivers
Auspicious properties of Ganges
Kumbla Mela
Pollution of Ganges and attempts to deal with the problem
Water shortages
Ganges River Dolphin
Dams and Barrages - Water as a source of international tension
One historical event that changed India forever: The Black Hole of Calcutta
Final thoughts
Ganges by Sudipta Sen