Stories by Manoj Genani

Women in Sindh win historic recognition to manage water

Despite being a major part of Sindh's agricultural force, women farmers were kept excluded from water management for years.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 07:52pm

COMMUNITY: A CUP OF TEA WITH THE HERDERS

The herders of Thar spend the whole day away from home in the pastures, with only tea and songs to break the monotony

Published 04 Oct, 2020 08:40am

Berries from the deserts of Pakistan

A woman-led effort in Umerkot has started showing fruit, providing a boost to nutrition and livelihood opportunities.

Published 25 Feb, 2020 01:20pm

SOCIETY: WHEN THE LOCUSTS ATTACK

Swarms of locusts in the Thar region are threatening Tharis’ livelihood and livestock

Published 27 Oct, 2019 07:03am

In pictures: Thar desert turns fertile after rainfall

After receiving a good amount of rainfall in many years, the Thar desert is in full bloom.

Published 13 Sep, 2019 04:50pm

HERITAGE: THE NEGLECTED NECROPOLIS OF SOONDA

Along the Thatta-Hyderabad Highway lies another unique but dilapidated and vandalised graveyard

Published 04 Aug, 2019 07:08am

COMMUNITY: CHASING THE RAIN CLOUDS

Lack of rain in Thar forces the locals to become nomads and move to barrage areas in search of food, fodder and work

Published 28 Oct, 2018 07:40am

COMMUNITY: A HOMEGROWN VENTURE

Small-scale farmers are using organic methods for growing vegetables

Published 15 Jul, 2018 06:26am

CULTURE: SHAWL WEAVERS OF THAR

How the art of weaving shawls, passed down from generation to generation, became a lifesaver for Tharis in one village

Published 04 Mar, 2018 07:23am

EDUCATION: THE MIRACLE SCHOOL OF BADIN

One man’s efforts to give the children of his village a better future have strengthened a sense of community

Published 19 Nov, 2017 09:34am

TRADITIONS: THE SONG OF THAR

Prior to harvest time, Tharis sing a special song to keep plugging along at their laborious field work

Published 01 Sep, 2017 09:44am

LANDSCAPES: A MIRACLE IN THE DESERT

The first proper rains in six years have transformed Thar

Published 06 Aug, 2017 07:44am

How Muslims and Hindus of Tando Adam came together in Ramazan

The two communities united for Iftar and an exchange of Eid gifts.

Updated 03 Jul, 2017 01:41pm

The colourful faces and celebrations of Holi in Umerkot

Umerkot is known for religious harmony, where Muslims and Hindus participate in each others’ festivals.

Updated 17 Mar, 2017 09:54am

Is the picture-perfect Cholistan Jeep Rally hiding some ugly truths?

On the third day of the event, local traders staged a protest and chanted slogans against the organisers.

Updated 02 Mar, 2017 12:52pm

15 couples, 7 vows: Sights from a mass Hindu wedding in Tando Adam

The couples from lower-income households could not have imagined that they would be wedded in such style.

Updated 19 Jan, 2017 12:34pm

Why Bano Mal and other farmers are suffering in Thar

Inadequate rain and unfavourable market prices squash farmers' hopes.

Updated 13 Dec, 2016 01:30pm

Unbelievable pictures of Thar desert after the rain

Rain is a blessing in more ways than one.

Updated 21 Oct, 2016 01:17pm