The idea of systems analysis and mathematical modeling for formulating and resolving river pollution issues is of relatively recent vintage and has been applied widely in the last 3 decades. The present study illustrates the utility of Beck-modified Khanna–Bhutiani model (BMKB) to determine the pollution load due to the presence of organic matter in River Ganga from its course from Devprayag to...

The idea of systems analysis and mathematical modeling for formulating and resolving river pollution issues is of relatively recent vintage and has been applied widely in the last 3 decades. The present study illustrates the utility of Beck-modified Khanna–Bhutiani model (BMKB) to determine the pollution load due to the presence of organic matter in River Ganga from its course from Devprayag to...

For centuries, the Ganges River in India has been the locus of sacred rites for the Hindus. The religious significance of the Ganges is physically manifested in ghats (stepped landings) that form the land-water interface. Besides serving as a site for religious bathing and cremation, the ghats are also tied to people’s livelihoods and are an inseparable part of their daily lives. Today, the inc...

New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) producing Escherichia coli constitute a serious threat to global health since it is found to be highly resistant to most of the currently available antibiotics including carbapenems. Gram-negative bacterial strains with NDM-1 (New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-1) gene, also called the superbug, detected in Ganges water. The New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (N...

For Bengalis worldwide, celebrating Durga Puja is quite significant. The annual five-day festival honours and worships the goddess while commemorating triumph of good over evil. idols were made from organic matter natural colours, but POP (Plaster Paris) has now substituted it. This led to a complete water column disturbance during idol immersion phase, leading aquatic life's quietus. Chemical ...

Arsenic contamination of groundwater in low-lying Bhagarathi–Ganga deltaic plain is known for more than two decades. The problem was recognized in 1984 (ref. 1) in West Bengal, when 16 patients from a village of 24 Parganas district reported arsenicosis. Subsequent investigations revealed extensive arsenic contamination in groundwater in the Bengal Basin affecting the eastern part of West Benga...

of paper: Can Hindu Beliefs and Values Help India Meet its Ecological Crisis? India is facing a serious social and ecological crisis. The devastation of the natural resource base has increaed poverty and increasingly constitutes a serious threat to public health. The Hindu beliefs, values and practices, built on a 'utilitarian conservationism' rather than a 'protectionist conservationsism,' can...

Ganga River basin, being the largest river basin in India, adheres with its social and spiritual importance for country. Although many studies have been conducted on however, trend observed flow sediment yield has scarcely studied. Alteration pattern transport rivers brings remarkable impact geomorphology entire ecosystem of region. The present paper attempts to identify trends terms annual max...