Indian guru criticised for festival that risks damaging ecosystem

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's World Culture festival is to be held on the Yamuna river, with campaigners saying it risks 'an everlasting impact on the environment'

Indian guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has come under fire for a festival to promote peace that environmentalists say risks damaging the delicate ecosystem of Delhi's Yamuna river.

Critics say the World Culture festival, to be held from 11 March on the banks of the river with millions of fans - including India's prime minister - in attendance, will cause lasting environmental damage.