Sun City of Jodphur faces floodwater destruction

It is known as India’s Sun City for its brilliant year-long weather conditions – and its palaces, forts and temples leave British tourists stunned every year. Yet scientists warn that Jodhpur, the walled city in Rajasthan, is on the verge of being destroyed by a tide of floodwater.In a development which might be viewed as surprising [...]

Rajasthan’s Camel Trade Faces Changing Times

India’s famed camel trade faces new challenges as modern transportation and the loss of grazing land has lead to shrinking herds. The decline was evident during the recent camel fair in Pushkar, in Rajasthan state, where a statewide drought has helped reduce herds. Indian authorities are looking for other ways for camel owners to survive [...]

78 child marriages reported this year in India

Child marriages are still performed in India and 78 such cases have been reported in 2008, three of which were recorded in Rajasthan alone. Agreeing that scores of child marriages were taking place unhindered in India, Women and Child Development Minister Renuka Chowdhury said the problem still existed in some parts of the country.  Read [...]