1. How a Royal Sister Duo Restored Their 200-YO Palace to a Sustainable Boutique Hotel

    How a Royal Sister Duo Restored Their 200-YO Palace to a Sustainable Boutique Hotel

    The Bhanj Deo sisters of the Bhanja Dynasty decided to restore their ‘home’ — The Belgadia Palace, and open it up for people to experience Odisha’s history through its art, culture, heritage and people, while encouraging sustainable tourism.

  2. The Srinagar jewels: When Dr Karan Singh claimed they were his

    The Srinagar jewels: When Dr Karan Singh claimed they were his

    INDIA TODAY rewinds to the legal battle for the treasure of the Dogra maharajas of Kashmir

  3. 74th Republic Day: 10 Pics From History of Those Who Built India’s Glittering Past

    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.

  4. Why Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur stood in the 1962 Lok Sabha elections (and won by a landslide)

    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.’

  5. The Legend of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III And His Sayaji Nagari

    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.

  6. Inside Odisha's Belgadia Palace, the royal residence of sisters Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo

    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.

  7. Raghavendra Rathore’s Style March for BSF

    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

  8. 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance begins Rare Maharaja, vintage cars on display at royal palace in Vadodara

    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.

  9. The Modernist Maharajas

    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

  10. The Royalty-Approved Guide For Men To Dress For A Wedding

    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.