Ganges: One of the World’s Most Polluted Rivers

[emranabbas]

The River Ganges is often described as one of the most polluted rivers in the world. In many areas, huge amounts of untreated sewage, industrial waste, chemicals, and plastic are dumped into the river every day.

Large cities along the river release wastewater directly into it. Factories discharge toxic chemicals, and poor waste management means rubbish regularly ends up in the water. In some stretches, pollution levels are so high that the water is unsafe for drinking, bathing, or even touching.

High levels of bacteria, heavy metals, and other dangerous substances have been recorded in parts of the river. This creates serious health risks for millions of people who live nearby and depend on the water

But if we look at the other side of the coin its considered religious and people are even drinking out of it and bathing

 

[sweep_shot]

They drink this water unfiltered.

 

[Bhaijaan]

They're marching ahead as a nation while in our country 50% people live below poverty line. Today's India's the fastest growing major economy and their respect and value in international geopolitics and international institutions has increased significantly. Meanwhile we are barely running on IMF bailout packages. We have no right to mock then when our own house is messed up and honestly in a very alarmingly grim situation. We are on the verge of a total economic collapse.

 

[emranabbas]

They're marching ahead as a nation while in our country 50% people live below poverty line. Today's India's the fastest growing major economy and their respect and value in international geopolitics and international institutions has increased significantly. Meanwhile we are barely running on IMF bailout packages. We have no right to mock then when our own house is messed up and honestly in a very alarmingly grim situation. We are on the verge of a total economic collapse.

I Don't see how your post is connected my topic
Unless your saying by bathing and drinking in this polluted water makes economies grow faster and gets you respected worldwide?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Hinduism is a very much in-your-face religion when it comes to practices. You must admit, there is something deeply profound about a filthy river possessing the properties of cleanliness and purity. I believe the message is that God, salvation and hope can be found anywhere and are accessible to anyone.

Perhaps it should also be a wake-up call for the adherents that they have a God beside them ( Holy Ganga), but instead of cleaning it, they chose to defecate in it. Again, there is a deep metaphor here for human beings to ponder upon.

 

[Varun]

It flows through BIMARU.

It's beyond redemption.

 

[JaDed]

Yes its polluted we can do better but that’s not why you posted this thread did you.

See @big_gamer007 this where my switch flips then second thread in 30 mins and it becomes way easier to sympathize with right wing’s pov.. because the intention behind the thread is how exactly Pakistani where in Yahoo rooms back in the day.

There is no curiosity or constructive criticism, instead a belief of .

Probably 6th thread in last 1 hr.

This also means I need a break again lol

 

[Kriketer]

One of my friends mentioned it was the most disgusting place he has ever been to. He saw a half burned chopped hand just floating there when he was on a boat, they had a boat ride for visitors to show that disgusting nasty sewage holy river. Apparently ppl even dump burned bodies there for holiness

There is a reason when you watch any travel video of India it's just filth, noise and disgust in the surrounding

 

[JaDed]

One of my friends mentioned it was the most disgusting place he has ever been to. He saw a half burned chopped hand just floating there when he was on a boat, they had a boat ride for visitors to show that disgusting nasty sewage holy river. Apparently ppl even dump burned bodies there for holiness

There is a reason when you watch any travel video of India it's just filth, noise and disgust in the surrounding

I knew @Devadwal initially started on anti-BJP footing and got moved on from it , these kind of posts will make any sane poster flip lol.

Half burnt hand it seems.

 

[big_gamer007]

Yes its polluted we can do better but that’s not why you posted this thread did you.

See @big_gamer007 this where my switch flips then second thread in 30 mins and it becomes way easier to sympathize with right wing’s pov.. because the intention behind the thread is how exactly Pakistani where in Yahoo rooms back in the day.

There is no curiosity or constructive criticism, instead a belief of .

Probably 6th thread in last 1 hr.

This also means I need a break again lol

Forums like these often become spaces for mudslinging. Many individuals who have achieved very little in their own lives seem to seek validation by putting others down.

There are, of course, a few thoughtful contributors—engage with them. The rest of these threads are best ignored. It doesn’t matter if someone starts a million discussions about India just to score virtual points and feel better about their frustrations. Those of us who are educated, rational, and capable of critical thinking understand what is wrong with India and what needs to change to improve it. At the same time, we are realistic enough to know that the country may not become exactly what we envision within our lifetime, so we avoid holding unrealistic expectations.

We also recognize India’s strengths and understand how to leverage them. For example, one can invest strategically in companies positioned to grow due to political direction, business decisions, environmental shifts, or strong fundamentals.


As for labels like “right wing” and “left wing,” they are often oversimplified categories used to group large populations into vote banks. Instead of rigidly identifying with such labels, people should evaluate each policy or decision on its own merits and shortcomings, considering its broader impact. If more individuals adopted this independent, merit-based approach, they would be less susceptible to being treated as vote banks or controlled masses. In turn, leaders worldwide would be compelled to focus more genuinely on improving quality of life for everyone.

 

[JaDed]

Forums like these often become spaces for mudslinging. Many individuals who have achieved very little in their own lives seem to seek validation by putting others down.

There are, of course, a few thoughtful contributors—engage with them. The rest of these threads are best ignored. It doesn’t matter if someone starts a million discussions about India just to score virtual points and feel better about their frustrations. Those of us who are educated, rational, and capable of critical thinking understand what is wrong with India and what needs to change to improve it. At the same time, we are realistic enough to know that the country may not become exactly what we envision within our lifetime, so we avoid holding unrealistic expectations.

We also recognize India’s strengths and understand how to leverage them. For example, one can invest strategically in companies positioned to grow due to political direction, business decisions, environmental shifts, or strong fundamentals.


As for labels like “right wing” and “left wing,” they are often oversimplified categories used to group large populations into vote banks. Instead of rigidly identifying with such labels, people should evaluate each policy or decision on its own merits and shortcomings, considering its broader impact. If more individuals adopted this independent, merit-based approach, they would be less susceptible to being treated as vote banks or controlled masses. In turn, leaders worldwide would be compelled to focus more genuinely on improving quality of life for everyone.

Thanks Buddy needed this post as a reminder.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

One of my friends mentioned it was the most disgusting place he has ever been to. He saw a half burned chopped hand just floating there when he was on a boat, they had a boat ride for visitors to show that disgusting nasty sewage holy river. Apparently ppl even dump burned bodies there for holiness

There is a reason when you watch any travel video of India it's just filth, noise and disgust in the surrounding

That's unfortunate bro but you can't write off a place because of some bad experience.

I saw a documentary on BBC about BBC news reporter who connected with his late father by taking spiritual journey to Ganga river for Kumbh festival.

It was profoundly moving. The thing with religious places is that when you have spiritual connection to the underlying symbolism you can overlook apparent and visible downsides because the focus is on the inner self.

For your friend that half burnt hand was scary, but the owner and family members of that hand may view differently and see connection with divine.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

That's unfortunate bro but you can't write off a place because of some bad experience.

I saw a documentary on BBC about BBC news reporter who connected with his late father by taking spiritual journey to Ganga river for Kumbh festival.

It was profoundly moving. The thing with religious places is that when you have spiritual connection to the underlying symbolism you can overlook apparent and visible downsides because the focus is on the inner self.

For your friend that half burnt hand was scary, but the owner and family members of that hand may view differently and see connection with divine.

Agree with this. India was always known for spirituality when I was growing up. obviously as a westerner some of the filth would seem disgusting. But at the same time I do find it inspiring that devout Hindus don't even see it, and for them everything is holy. I am in some ways more impressed by them than the fake brown sahibs that we see migrate to the west and try to ape westerners.

 

[finalfantasy7]

The River Ganges is often described as one of the most polluted rivers in the world. In many areas, huge amounts of untreated sewage, industrial waste, chemicals, and plastic are dumped into the river every day.

Large cities along the river release wastewater directly into it. Factories discharge toxic chemicals, and poor waste management means rubbish regularly ends up in the water. In some stretches, pollution levels are so high that the water is unsafe for drinking, bathing, or even touching.

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But if we look at the other side of the coin its considered religious and people are even drinking out of it and bathing

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Yes its polluted we can do better but that’s not why you posted this thread did you.

See @big_gamer007 this where my switch flips then second thread in 30 mins and it becomes way easier to sympathize with right wing’s pov.. because the intention behind the thread is how exactly Pakistani where in Yahoo rooms back in the day.

There is no curiosity or constructive criticism, instead a belief of .

Probably 6th thread in last 1 hr.

This also means I need a break again lol

Hinduism is a very much in-your-face religion when it comes to practices. You must admit, there is something deeply profound about a filthy river possessing the properties of cleanliness and purity. I believe the message is that God, salvation and hope can be found anywhere and are accessible to anyone.

Perhaps it should also be a wake-up call for the adherents that they have a God beside them ( Holy Ganga), but instead of cleaning it, they chose to defecate in it. Again, there is a deep metaphor here for human beings to ponder upon.

One of my friends mentioned it was the most disgusting place he has ever been to. He saw a half burned chopped hand just floating there when he was on a boat, they had a boat ride for visitors to show that disgusting nasty sewage holy river. Apparently ppl even dump burned bodies there for holiness

There is a reason when you watch any travel video of India it's just filth, noise and disgust in the surrounding

im feeling sick bro, why show that, @uppercut @Romali_rotti @straighttalk now gonna send me thousands of messages - regarding this, they will probabaly say this and the - indian version of juice cures things....


im about to throw up

 

[emranabbas]

im feeling sick bro, why show that, @uppercut @Romali_rotti @straighttalk now gonna send me thousands of messages - regarding this, they will probabaly say this and the - indian version of juice cures things....


im about to throw up

@Cover Drive Six use to go swimming in this sewage water before he moved abroad

 

[Kriketer]

That's unfortunate bro but you can't write off a place because of some bad experience.

I saw a documentary on BBC about BBC news reporter who connected with his late father by taking spiritual journey to Ganga river for Kumbh festival.

It was profoundly moving. The thing with religious places is that when you have spiritual connection to the underlying symbolism you can overlook apparent and visible downsides because the focus is on the inner self.

For your friend that half burnt hand was scary, but the owner and family members of that hand may view differently and see connection with divine.

You can't leave dead out in the open, I would understand the religious aspect of that river but putting dead floating bodies there are just stone age practices. Even polluting a river with deceased ashes isnt civil, hygienic and terrible for the environment.

Zorostorian used to hang there dead in the open so crows can feed on the dead, don't know if they are still doing it but these forms of treatment to a deceased sounds rather disgusting and horrible

 

[finalfantasy7]

@Cover Drive Six use to go swimming in this sewage water before he moved abroad

noooooooooooo bloooooooooooooooody waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

thats nasty - but im not surprised - its india for you - a complete wasteland


but i've heard @Cover Drive Six got kicked out just like @Rajdeep out from UK and @JaDed from U.S

 

[Cover Drive Six]

@Cover Drive Six use to go swimming in this sewage water before he moved abroad

You were really upset with me when I pointed out that Shia mosques in Pakistan were attacked by Sunni terrorists, and since then you’ve been tagging me in every irrelevant thread, aren’t you? Come on, dude, you’re better than that.