It was once a much sought-after destination for tourists who wanted to experience camel safaris, golden sands, mesmerising dunes, and the rich culture and heritage of the Thar desert. Then came the Khalistan Movement of 1986 and since the borders of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district were bound on the west and southwest by Pakistan, tourists weren’t permitted beyond 45 km of this World Heritage City. Around 2/3rd of the district was […]

The Karni Mata Temple in remote Deshnoke, Rajasthan is overrun by animals which scurry though its stone halls.The rats are seen as holy because legend says they are the reincarnated children of revered goddess Karni Mata.Rodents move freely within the temple and often eat from huge bowls of milk and grains, placed daily by devotees. An Indian temple is infested with more than 20,000 rats and visitors flock from far […]

Donate blood and add an extra per cent while applying for admission in any government college in Rajasthan. This is according to the new admission policy 2016-17 unveiled by the state government. How this works? Students who produce a proof of donating blood thrice in three years in a row will now get a bonus 1% at the time of admission. Higher education minister Kalicharan Saraf said”Students have to produce […]

Rajasthan is a majestic place. Its rich cultural heritage always mesmerises us and we long to go back to breathe in its breathtaking scenes. Its vibrancy is enough to make us space-travel to the royal land no matter where we live. And these new Rajasthan tourism ads are only making the travel itch run deeper. Introduced by Tourism Department of Rajasthan, each ad is seen through a traveller’s eyes. The […]

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to a thunderous crowd at Britain’s Wembley Stadium on Friday, he mentioned a Rajasthan man who made 50 mobile applications and dedicated them to the students free of charge. “My India resides in people like Imran Khan,” Modi said at the Britain’s biggest stadium, packed with some 60,000 people celebrating British-Indian ties and India’s growing international clout. Read the full story by Rakesh Goswami […]

Around the majestic Mehrangarh fort’s feet, Jodhpur unfolds into a jumble of blue-hued houses, medieval buildings and winding streets. The graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive its famed historic grandeur. Azure houses Set in stark contrast against the harsh backdrop of the Thar, the azure-painted houses in Jodhpur have earned it the nickname ‘The Blue City’. There are several stories behind the city’s unique colour. […]

With two of the IPL teams, Chennai Super Kings and The Rajasthan Royals, suspended for two years, the obvious question is what would be the future of IPL tournaments? Would it be shut down or would the BCCI look at inducting new teams and how the return of the suspended teams after two years impact the overall revenue model of the IPL. As the BCCI and the IPL top brass […]

The card showed a picture of the monkey god, complete with iris scan and fingerprints Authorities in India are investigating how Hanuman, the monkey god, has been issued a biometric identity card. The card photo features the character from the Hindu epic Ramayana wearing gold and pearl jewellery and a crown. It emerged when a postman attempted to deliver the card, but could not find a Hanuman at the address. […]

 In an unusual case, a 22-year-old woman from Kota has been diagnosed with a rare disease which leads to shedding of “blood tears” from the eyes instead of saline water. According to doctors at a government hospital here, the woman named Lakshaya Bais has been traced out as the third patient suffering from the rarest of rare diseases. Professor in medicines at the government-run Maharao Bheem Singh (MBS) hospital, Dr […]

Jaipur, July 15: The Tonk district of Rajasthan Friday noon witnessed infamous brutal khaki boots entering the mosque and unleashing rein of baton attack on the Namazis (who were offering Friday prayers). One person died in police attack inside the mosque while more than 50 others got serious injuries. A similar condemnable attack took place more than one and half years ago in Goplagarh district of the state – more […]