Climate change has had a far-reaching impact on the environment, from increased pathogens found in polar bears to higher levels of seafood contamination. Though its effects are overwhelmingly negative ...

“You want Pepsi?” he yelled as he held up a bottle. “It is hot, very hot,” he said with obvious pride. Startling best describes his sudden appearance. I had been trudging up and down sand dunes in ...

Deadly monsoons across much of Pakistan have caused the Thar Desert to bloom, spurring tourism that is helping the local economy to flourish. The rains each season since 2010, which cause flash floods ...

The story of Pakistan's energy future is currently moving in two opposite directions, creating a multibillion-rupee riddle at ...

The Sindh Culture and Tourism Department and Special Initiatives Facilitation Centre have opened a new chapter in tourism by organising the Thar Desert Train Safari. Following its maiden trip on ...

Desert dust carries harmful bacteria to the Himalayas, increasing health risks, experts warn antibiotic resistance is pushing vulnerable patients toward severe outcomes.

There is something about travel that makes us chase moments that stand out. We search for ways to shake off the usual, change the scene, and feel more connected to life. Often, those unforgettable ...

In India's Thar Desert, rising rainfall and human innovation and intervention are boosting crop yields – but experts warn of long-term ecological risks. In the heart of the Thar Desert, farmer Chuna ...

The Thar Desert in Rajasthan is often called the "Miniature Sahara" due to its vast sand dunes and extreme climate. Here's why India's largest desert earned this nickname and what makes it unique.

SOMEWHERE IN THE THAR DESERT, India — Ummed Singh, 12, piled blankets on Camu’s burlap saddle and motioned for me to climb aboard. I swung my leg around and held on. “Lean back,” he told me. The camel ...

Using luminescence dating of ancient river sediments, a new study presents evidence for river activity at Nal Quarry in the central Thar Desert starting from approx. 173 thousand years ago. These ...

Astrophotographer Ajay Talwar camped out in a tent in the Thar Desert in northwestern India to get this stunning photo of a starry winter night. In the image, the star Sirius is visible as a bright ...