The Maharaja of Jaipur on passion, purpose and legacy
Maharaja Padmanabh Singh on the importance of preserving India's heritage and his hopes for the future of Indian luxury hospitality.
Meet the Modern Maharani Who Lives In A Rs 25,000 Crore Mansion With Walls Of Gold
Lakshmi Vilas Palace, the majestic Gaekwad dynasty's residence, surpasses Buckingham Palace in size and historical grandeur. Built in the 1890s for Rs 25,000 crore, it remains a symbol of India's royal heritage. Owned by Maharaja Samarjitsinh Gaekwad and Radhikaraje Gaekwad, it embodies Baroda's regal legacy.
The 100-Year-Old Legacy of Mysore Sandal Soap: Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV’s Gift to the World
Chef Vikas Khanna recently gifted Anne Hathaway the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap, a gesture honouring his late sister’s love for the actor. This soap, introduced by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV of Mysore (Mysuru) over 100 years ago, carries a rich legacy. Created in the princely Mysore State, it became a global symbol of India’s sandalwood heritage and a fragrance ambassador.
'Goddess of fashion': This Indian Maharani wore sandals with diamonds, broke engagement with Scindia crown prince, ran away from home and...
Maharani Indira Devi famously broke off her engagement to Madho Rao Scindia, the Scindia crown prince who later became the Maharaja of Gwalior, and reportedly ran away from her to marry her lover Jitendra Narayan, against her parents' wishes.
World Saree Day: The Royal Queens Of The Six-Yard Wonder
On World Saree Day, today, we remember the maharanis (queens) and princesses of erstwhile Princely States who put the six-yard wonder on the global map, making it not just popular in India, but a worldwide fashion icon., People News - Times Now
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Meet the Maharaja of Mysuru: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar is the current Maharaja of Mysuru (Mysore). Though the monarchy is not officially recognised, he plays an important role in preserving royal traditions and leading the Mysuru Dasara. He is also a MP from Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency.
How Yeshwant Rao Holkar II’s sartorial experiments transformed Indian royalty
It was minimalism, avant-garde, modernism, and simplicity.
Royal family member Mahendra Singh Mewar dies at 83, PM Modi offers condolences
Mewar royal family member and former MP Mahendra Singh Mewar died at the age of 83.
Remembering the Maharaja in Florence
In the early hours of December 1, 1870, crowds of curious Florentines lined the river at the confluence between the Arno and the Mugnone as a funeral pyre bade a final farewell to Prince Rajaram Chhatrapati, Maharaja of Kolhapur.
The King with a Camera: Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II, Jaipur’s Ultimate Royal Photographer
Known as the "Photographer Prince of India," Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur is celebrated not only for his pro-reform state policies but also for his passion for photography. He discovered a love for portrait photography, and royals visiting the state of Jaipur often became the subject of his photograph. He provided the outside world with a glimpse of the women in the royal zenana.
