New Delhi think tank and Kolkata start-up join forces to clean Hooghly river, raise awareness on plastic pollution.

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Being a part of this initiative not only helps us restore the ghats but also enlightens us on the role we play towards keeping our Kolkata’s rich riverine heritage alive.” ...

SEI now aims to scale the initiative across 20 ghats in Kolkata. "Our pilot run showed how simple and cost-effective river cleaning can be. Now, we want to scale it up all along the city's ghats.

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When you find yourself in Kolkata, visit the bustling Mullick Ghat flower market, a vibrant hub that has thrived for over 130 years along the banks of the river. This market is not only one of the ...

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.