The Thar Desert, also called the Great Indian Desert, spans 77,000 square miles (200,000 square kilometers) in northwestern India and southeastern Pakistan. Although many deserts throughout the world ...

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a fascinating destination that attracts travellers from around the world. Located in the northwestern part of India, this vast desert is ...

The Thar Desert is more than just an dry expanse of sand. It’s a place where adventure meets culture, and where every sunset has the ability to mesmerize anybody. Known as the Great Indian Desert, ...

The Thar Desert, which extends continuously into Rajasthan and into Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab, is frequently referred to as the Great Indian Desert, but continues to be one of the most curious ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Background Nodulated legumes form a large component of the flora of desert regions, but comparatively few studies have characterised their symbiotic interactions, or their rhizobial microsymbionts.

India's Thar Desert has become 38% greener over the past 20 years, driven by a combination of climate change and agricultural expansion, according to a new study. The past two decades have seen more ...

The Thar Desert, or Great Indian Desert, offers a blend of adventure and culture. Visitors can explore golden dunes and historic forts, experiencing camel safaris and folk performances. Key ...