The Maharaja Who Asked The British To Quit India
When he stood to speak for the princes, he surprised the British when he declared, 'The breeze is blowing from east to west. It will uproot and blow off the British. It is my earnest request to my British friends to now quit India respectfully'.
Know Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the man who built the world’s largest private residence: A look at his lifestyle & assets
Lakshmi Vilas Palace is the largest private dwelling built in 1890, and it is four times bigger in size than Buckingham Palace.
Princess Mriganka: Crafting Furniture In Style
The princess of Kashmir has a company that makes bespoke pieces inspired by royal furniture from Kashmir and Patiala. She tells us about her parents, the dreamy villa near Dal Lake, her love for kayaking and why her grandmother will always inspire her.
Jaipur's Rambagh Palace ranks world's No.1 hotel
Rambagh Palace in Jaipur has claimed the title of the world's best hotel. This magnificent palace, originally built in 1835, has been transformed into a luxurious property and is known as "The Jewel of Jaipur." It is managed by Taj and owned by the Royal Family.
11 luxury hotels in India that will bedazzle you beyond words
An insider’s guide to the best Indian hotels and resorts offering the most unique experiences
29th May, 2023 Read more...A deep dive into Cartier's long and illustrious history with India's jewellery legacy
The jewellery brand's archives contain India's finest jewellery pieces of all time
Inside the ‘unbelievable extravagance’ of the hotel Tripadvisor ranked No. 1
The hotel offers “stunning” luxury rooms and suites.
From a throne to a Chief Minister's chair
Maharaja Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo at the mere age of 12 took over the princely state of Patna in Odisha. Son of Raja Aditya Pratap Singh Deo and foster son of Maharaja Prithwiraj Singh Deo he ascended to the throne of Patna princely state in 1933.
Rana and his Men
The tableau, unveiled in 2007 by the Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterji and conceptualised by Jaswant Singh, the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, captured the spirit of those turbulent times and presented to our world this team of extraordinary men, each of whom was a leader unto himself, icons that have remained alive in public memory, literature, and history like few others...
Healthy Snacks: How Bhujia become the popular snack of India
Bhujia is one of the most popular Indian snacks and is a perfect companion to tea.