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Oil India ramps up crude production from Rajasthan's Thar desert

Officials said crude oil produced in Jaisalmer is transported by tankers to ONGC facilities in Mehsana, Gujarat.
india news
Published on Apr 05, 2026 12:04 pm IST

Nimbu Ritual gone wrong: Who was behind the wheel of Delhi's flying Thar?

Maani Pawar tells us that she was not driving the car in showroom.
htcity delhi junction
Updated on Sept 13, 2025 01:52 pm IST

How ‘thirst’ ended Pakistani couple’s India dream in Rajasthan desert | Details

Postmortem examination of the couple's bodies have been completed, the official said, adding that last rites will be undertaken by local authorities.
india news
Published on Jun 30, 2025 11:07 pm IST

Wildbuzz | Pretty lizzie dares the Thar noon

Agama in full colours, Amar Sagar, Jaisalmer (Thar desert). (Shyam Meena)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 01, 2025 07:52 am IST

Ker Sangri is now GI-tagged. And the world is finally noticing

Ker Sangri has received a Geographical Indication or GI tag
htcity foodies
Published on May 27, 2025 02:43 pm IST

Radheshyam Bishnoi: Wildlife conservationist known for works on GIB

He belonged from the Bishnoi community of Rajasthan, who are known for their environmental stewardship. (HT PHOTO)
india news
Updated on May 25, 2025 04:02 pm IST

Wildbuzz | Beauty lies in beholder’s soul

Persian gecko; (right) house lizard with a beauteous mosaic. (Shyam Meena)
chandigarh news
Published on May 25, 2025 06:46 am IST

‘Pre-monsoon’ dust storm shrouds Delhi

Dust in Dwarka on Thursday morning in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
delhi news
Published on May 16, 2025 05:48 am IST

Looking to the future, a river runs through it

India could build additional infrastructure to divert the water to its own dry northwest, where this largesse would be welcomed with open arms (AFP)
opinion
Published on May 11, 2025 11:06 pm IST

Rajasthan's Pushkar Fair: Where camels, culture and tourists come together

Camel herders bring their animals to a water tank at a camel fair in Pushkar, in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan.
travel
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 06:38 pm IST

Indian desert school's unique design offers respite from heat

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others
Published on Aug 23, 2024 08:21 am IST

Heat and rust: Mridula Ramesh writes on the red sand desert in Tamil Nadu

The water-guzzling Prosopis juliflora is invading parts of the region, while in the desert trees such as neem and cashew are being planted. (Photo by Mridula Ramesh)
art culture
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 03:44 pm IST

Review: Marginlands by Arati Kumar-Rao

“After the most enchanting descriptions of how the Thar’s residents have coaxed water and agriculture from a seemingly punishing terrain, she reveals how limestone mines, windmills, and a canal — supposedly harbingers of development — have destroyed its water sources, wildlife, agricultural fields, and knowledge nurtured over centuries. “ (Dietmar Temps/Shutterstock)
books
Published on Mar 15, 2024 07:54 pm IST

Wildbuzz: Moonless race to Longewala

One step away from extinction: a rare glimpse of the Great Indian bustard at Desert National Park, Rajasthan. (PHOTO: MUNISH JAUHAR)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 07:54 am IST

6 rare Houbara Bustards rescued from Thar Desert over 3 years remain confined

India is home to four of the 25 bustard species and all face threats. (HT PHOTO)
jaipur news
Published on Dec 26, 2023 04:28 pm IST

This Rajasthan school in Thar desert stays cool without air conditioning

High ceilings and windows release rising heat in classrooms, while a solar panel canopy provides shade and energy.
jaipur news
Published on Aug 09, 2023 09:07 pm IST

Haryana must learn to value the Aravallis

PREMIUM
The Aravallis are key to the wellbeing of the National Capital Region’s 64 million residents in more ways than one.
editorials
Published on Apr 18, 2023 07:52 pm IST

Bishnois raise concern over felling of Khejri trees

Large areas of land in Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner districts have been leased to private companies by the state governmentfor the development of renewable energy projects, leading to destruction of thousands of trees, including state tree Khejri. (HT)
jaipur news
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 08:03 pm IST

Great Indian Bustard chick hatches from birds reared in captivity

Great Indian Bustard chick hatches from birds reared in captivity
india news
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 03:37 am IST

Bustard chick hatched from eggs of artificially reared couple in Jaisalmer

(HT Photo)
jaipur news
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 07:09 pm IST

Tour of Suryagarh Palace Jaisalmer, romantic wedding venue of Sidharth and Kiara

Tour of Suryagarh Palace Jaisalmer, the romantic wedding venue of Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra
travel
Updated on Feb 03, 2023 10:52 am IST

The Thar needs restoration; and greening is not the solution

PREMIUM
 Today, while we are celebrating the 75th Independence of our nation, our desert is greener than it ever was. Yet this greening does not symbolise a healthy functional state of the Thar ecosystem.
climate change
Published on May 11, 2024 01:25 pm IST

Anil Kapoor, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, Fatima Sana Shaikh host Thar screening

Saiyami Kher, Alaya F join Thar team at the film's special screening. (Varinder Chawla)
bollywood
Published on May 06, 2022 09:16 am IST

Kapil asks Anil Kapoor if he feels older on becoming a grandfather, he reacts

Anil Kapoor on The Kapil Sharma Show. 
tv
Published on Apr 28, 2022 02:25 pm IST

Anil Kapoor recalls 40 years of friendship with Satish Kaushik

Satish Kaushik and Anil Kapoor in stills from Mr India and Thar.
bollywood
Published on Apr 13, 2022 02:45 pm IST

Anil Kapoor to work with son Harshvarrdhan for Thar. See pics

Anil Kapoor, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Satish Kaushik feature in stills from Thar. 
bollywood
Published on Feb 21, 2022 12:15 pm IST

Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar's ‘walk to remember’ in Thar desert is cardio inspo

Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar's ‘walk to remember’ in Thar desert is cardio inspo 
health
Published on Jan 10, 2022 01:22 pm IST

‘Lost’ river that ran through Thar Desert 172,000 years ago found

The researchers of the study noted that the potential importance of ‘lost’ rivers for earlier inhabitants of the Thar Desert have been overlooked.
india news
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 03:18 pm IST

Explore the quintessential beauty of Jaisalmer with Marriott Resort & Spa

The Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa offers 135 exquisitely designed rooms and nine suites featuring majestic views of the Jaisalmer Fort and a beautiful central oasis.
brand stories
Updated on Feb 07, 2021 02:41 pm IST

Sunday drive with Hormazd Sorabjee: Ford Endeavour gets an upgrade

The soft sand can suck you down to your axles. So, it’s critical to reduce the air pressure in your tyres!
brunch
Updated on Mar 21, 2020 09:20 pm IST
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