74th Republic Day: 10 Pics From History of Those Who Built India’s Glittering Past
As the 74th Republic Day draws near, here’s reflecting on India’s illustrious saga through the years and, more importantly, the individuals who made these glorious moments possible, in 10 historic photos.
Why Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur stood in the 1962 Lok Sabha elections (and won by a landslide)
An excerpt from ‘The Book of Indian Queens: Stories and Essays.’
The Legend of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III And His Sayaji Nagari
In the backdrop of the cruelty imposed by the British Raj, Sayajirao Gaekwad’s rule was a progressive streak that transformed and modernised Baroda ahead of its time.
Inside Odisha's Belgadia Palace, the royal residence of sisters Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo
Royal descendant sisters Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo are cruising through the sands of time with the restoration of their ancestral home.
Raghavendra Rathore’s Style March for BSF
Jodhpur designer Raghavendra Rathore’s uniforms for the BSF’s first women contingent will debut on Republic Day
21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance begins Rare Maharaja, vintage cars on display at royal palace in Vadodara
Rajmata of Baroda Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad was the chief guest at the event. More than 200 dazzling vintage and classic Indian cards, 120 veteran bikes and Maharaja cars are part of the display from January 6- to 8, organisers said.
The Modernist Maharajas
Theirs is a fairy tale with all the elements that titillate and intrigue us mere mortals no end: a glamorous royal couple living in the lap of luxury, a marriage at an unimaginably young age, the flamboyant holidays on the Côte d'Azur in the company of Man Ray, a jaw-droppingly avant-garde palace
The Royalty-Approved Guide For Men To Dress For A Wedding
Yuvraj Vivasvat Pal from the royal family of Karauli teams up with designer Abhishek Sharma to show us how wedding style for men is done.
Udaipur paintings will be on display at the Smithsonian for the first time
In an ongoing effort to promote India’s cultural heritage in the United States, for the first time ever, an exhibition titled, “A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur,” with exclusive paintings from Udaipur in Rajasthan will be showcased in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
How to holiday like a maharaja: Tatler jets off to Umaid Bhawan Palace
Annabel Sampson gets the royal treatment at the world's most elaborate Art Deco palace, a destination that's a honeypot for global megastars and the international elite
