Even after the settlement of the Factory at Húglí, it was long before the Company's ships began to ascend the river from the roadsteads in the Bay, nor indeed does this appear to have been practised, ...

Tidal surges now isolate parts of Sagar Island, south of Ghoramara in the Hugli River. This story appears in the July 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. It was when the body of a long ...

Kolkata, July 22 : Howrah bridge today presents one of the most endearing images of modern-day Kolkata, connecting people living on the banks of River Hugli in West Bengal. Many believe ...

To preserve and document the heritage, UK and India have jointly funded The Hugli River of Cultures Project. A team of academic researchers, who reside in and around Chandannagar, and partner ...

This story appears in the May 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. A few years ago I was on an assignment in India. I had a day off, so I went to the Mullick Ghat flower market in Kolkata.

A Minnesota Boat Club eight-man scull plies the waters of the Mississippi River on a training row in St. Paul early Aug. 19, 2009. (John Doman / Pioneer Press) Wondering how long the Mississippi ...

WARSAW, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The level of Poland's longest river, the Vistula, has fallen to a record low, the meteorological office said, leaving sandbanks exposed in Warsaw and water so shallow a ...

The Mississippi River is famous for its important role in the United States' industrialization. The river is a vital source of hydroelectric energy, provides drinking water for millions of people ...

If you'd like to take a cruise but aren't interested in the hustle and bustle of a massive ocean liner, consider a river cruise. River cruises offer the chance to visit lesser-known ports around ...

Where a river begins Features of a river's upper course How waterfalls, gorges and other physical features are formed Wildlife you might find near or in the upper course This resource is suitable ...

Domestic river cruises give travelers an opportunity to explore America without the hassle of international travel. Travelers can choose from a range of itineraries from coast to coast.