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Five Salt Lakes and Flats Across India That Rival Sambhar and Rann of Kutch for Travel

Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan, India's Largest Inland Saline LakeMost Indian travellers who know Sambhar know it only as a name on a map between Jaipur and Ajmer. The lake itself, roughly 230 square kilometres at full spread, sits in a shallow basin that has been harvested for salt since at least…

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5 Heritage Hotels in India Where the Architecture Is as Stunning as the Destination

Umaid Bhawan Palace, JodhpurConstruction on Umaid Bhawan began in 1929 and took fourteen years to complete. The Maharaja of Jodhpur commissioned it partly as a famine relief project, employing around 3,000 workers from the region during a severe drought. What they built is one of the largest private residences in…

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6 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Easy and Rewarding for Senior Travellers

Mysuru: The City That Does the Work for YouMysuru is the most underrated senior-friendly destination in India, and the reason is simple: almost everything worth seeing sits within a 5-km radius of the city centre. The Mysore Palace, Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill (accessible by car to within 50 steps of…

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Why These Indian Forts Are the Most Magical Places to Visit This Monsoon?

Monsoon has a way of changing everything. The same forts that stand under the blazing summer sun suddenly become cooler, greener, and almost magical after the first spell of rain. Ancient stone walls glisten, hills turn lush, clouds drift through towering gateways, and every viewpoint feels like a scene from…

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Rajasthan's Forgotten Village Road Trip Circuit: The Offbeat Desert Route Worth Taking

The Circuit Nobody Told You AboutMandawa does not have a single traffic light. The painted havelis here, merchant mansions covered floor to frieze in frescoes of steam trains, European women, and Hindu gods, sit in a town most Rajasthan itineraries skip entirely. This is the Shekhawati region, and it is…

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Who is 'Paagal Saab'? Even at 80, and despite being called 'mad', this Irishman has made it his life's mission and obsession to clean Jodhpur's Bawris & Jhalaras

An 80-year-old Irishman, Caron Rawnsley, dedicates his life to restoring Jodhpur's forgotten stepwells. Locals affectionately call him 'Paagal Saab' for his tireless conservation efforts. His decade-long mission began after admiring Rajasthan's architectural treasures as a tourist. Anand Mahindra recently praised Rawnsley's selfless passion for preserving India's heritage. Rawnsley's work highlights…

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Lucknow's Awadhi Food Culture Is So Specific It Cannot Be a Stopover

The Galouti Tells You Everything Before You Take a SeatThe galouti kebab was invented for a Nawab who had lost his teeth. That is not a legend, it is a design brief. The cooks of the Awadhi court in the 18th century ground meat so fine, with so many spices…

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7 Overnight Train Routes Across India That Are Worth Booking for the Scenic Ride Alone

Vivek Express: Dibrugarh to KanyakumariThe longest train route in India covers 4,286 kilometres and takes roughly 82 hours end to end. Most passengers board for a segment, not the full stretch, but those who ride the overnight portions through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh get something rare: a train moving through…

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Palace on Wheels: What India's Most Expensive Train Fare Actually Buys You in Rajasthan

The Number on the TicketThe base fare for one person, one week, peak season on the Palace on Wheels sits at roughly ₹4.5 lakh, and that is the entry point, not the ceiling. Suites classified as "Deluxe" push closer to ₹6 lakh. The train runs a circuit through eight destinations:…

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PM Modi to inaugurate Jodhpur airport terminal, Barmer refinery today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Rajasthan will mark the inauguration of a new Jodhpur Airport terminal and the Pachpadra refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, significant development projects for the state. Meanwhile, in Gujarat, the Prime Minister will inaugurate a semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, a major step for India's…

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PM Modi to visit Rajasthan, Gujarat on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan and a semiconductor assembly facility in Gujarat. The Rajasthan visit includes launching a new Jodhpur Airport terminal, modified UDAN scheme, and several rail and road projects, alongside dedicating solar power plants. The Gujarat inauguration marks…

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After Kota and Bikaner, 8 women in Jodhpur suffer post-caesarean complications

Eight women in Jodhpur have suffered severe health issues, including kidney failure, after caesarean sections at the district hospital. Two are in critical condition in the ICU. The operation theatre has been temporarily shut pending investigations into the incident, which follows similar cases in Kota and Bikaner. Hospital officials are…

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Who is Anita Bishnoi, the Jodhpur-based Instagram influencer who consumed poison on Instagram live?

Anita Bishnoi News: A Jodhpur social media influencer, Anita Dinram Bishnoi, is in critical condition after allegedly consuming poison during an Instagram Live session. The incident followed days of online trolling and harassment linked to her content. Bishnoi had previously spoken out about facing threats and damaging of her reputation.

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Rape convict Asaram surrenders at Jodhpur jail after High Court upholds life sentence

Asaram surrendered at Jodhpur Central Jail. The Rajasthan High Court upheld his life sentence in a 2013 minor rape case. His interim bail was cancelled. He visited his ashram and AIIMS for a medical check-up before surrendering. His lawyers are considering challenging the verdict in the Supreme Court. The court…

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National Commission for Women seeks time-bound probe into Jodhpur sisters' suicide case

The National Commission for Women is investigating a grave case in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Two sisters allegedly faced repeated gang rape, blackmail, and sexual exploitation. This led to their tragic suicides. The NCW has demanded an immediate and impartial probe.

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'Fuel that should drive urban planning': Anand Mahindra praises Jodhpur's 'zero-AC' cooling shelter that remains 8°C cooler even in 50°C heat. Know all about this innovation

Anand Mahindra highlighted Jodhpur’s net-zero cooling shelter, a simple yet powerful climate-resilient public space that reduces temperatures by up to 8°C without air conditioning through smart passive design like solar panels, reflective roofing, insulation, khus curtains, and wind towers. Built under the Heat Action Plan by Mahila Housing Trust and…

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Russian Woman Rates Indian Cities On Safety, Delhi’s Score Goes Viral

According to the report, Alisa visited multiple destinations across India and shared personal safety ratings from her trip. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Goa, Manali, and Rishikesh were among the places where she said she felt more comfortable. Manali and Rishikesh were each rated 9 out of 10. Delhi became the main focus…

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Civil services exam topper Anuj Agnihotri scores 52.88 per cent; UPSC discloses final marks

Anuj Agnihotri from AIIMS Jodhpur secured the top rank in the UPSC civil services examination 2025. He achieved 1,071 marks. A total of 958 candidates qualified for prestigious services like IAS, IFS, and IPS. The examination process involved preliminary, main, and personality test stages. Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhull…

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If Ravana Was Evil, Why Is He Worshipped in Some Places?

“रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मः” Rama is the embodiment of dharma. This declaration from the Valmiki Ramayana sets the tone for how generations have understood the epic. Rama represents righteousness. Ravana represents adharma. Every year on Dussehra, his effigy is burned to symbolize the destruction of evil. Yet here is a question…

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Love Triangle Turns Brutal: Jodhpur man shoots wife's lover, cuts off his ears

In a brutal revenge attack in Jodhpur, an angry husband and his aides shot his wife's alleged lover, truck driver Ramesh Bishnoi, and severed both his ears. The victim is hospitalized but stable. Police are hunting for the absconding husband. Read more at Dynamite News:

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Rajasthan: Chopped body of woman found in Jodhpur

The victim has been identified as Anita Chaudhary. She was a beautician. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Army raises helicopter unit at Jodhpur to induct Apache attack choppers in May

Indian Army Aviation Corps raises first Apache unit at Jodhpur, preparing to induct six helicopters, boosting combat capabilities.

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First squadron of Apache copters in Jodhpur near Pakistan border

The squadron was raised today in Jodhpur in the presence of Director General Indian Army Aviation Lt Gen Ajay Suri. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IIT develops alcohol detection kit which can also characterize asthma, cardiac arrest

A remarkable feat has been achieved by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur. The researchers have developed the first “Make in India” human breath sensor to measure alcohol content in the breath. The sensor built on metal oxides and nano silicon can operate at room temperature and…

The Times of India

Anmol Kharb, S Bhargav, win All India Senior Ranking badminton titles in Jodhpur

JAIPUR: Anmol Kharb proved the senior national women's singles title was not a flash in the pan when the teenage sensation emerged champion at the All-India Senior Ranking Badminton tournament which concluded in Jodhpur on Sunday. The week-long tournament was organised by the Rajasthan Badminton Association under the auspices of…

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