When the Royals Were Young
An online collection of rare photos of several Indian royals and nobles as toddlers is offering a peek into the old Indian monarchy’s fascination with photography.
21st May, 2021 Read more...
Scion of ex-princely state of Piploda Rawat Raghuraj Singh passes away
His family was one of the original donors who helped to start Daly College in Indore. He took keen interest in development of education and sports.
When a Wadeyar Queen posed for a vaccine
Vaccines are making headlines today as the nation grapples with the tsunami of Covid-19 infections. The media is full of images of serpentine queues of people seeking protection from the killer disease with vaccination.
Luxury embraces legacy
A collective recreates designs inspired by erstwhile Indian royal families for contemporary use.
6th May, 2021 Read more...
In Gujarat, journey back in time in this Maharaja’s carriage from the 1900s
At Orchard Palace in Gondal, an immaculately-preserved railway carriage awaits history buffs.
Young royals open up their palaces
With installations in iconic properties and a focus on circular fashion in India, the second edition of Karkhana Chronicles has its heart in the right place.
30th Apr, 2021 Read more...
Take a look at Indian royal families, their source of income and how they maintain lavish lifestyles
Take a look at Indian royal families, their source of income and how they maintain lavish lifestyles - Monarchy is no longer present in India anymore but there are a few Indian royal families who still live a life of heritage and luxury.
28th Apr, 2021 Read more...
How Maharaja Hari Singh warded off Pak overtures and met RSS chief before ceding J&K to India
With no love lost between him and the Abdullahs of the National Conference (NC), the Maharaja, contrary to the reality, wasn’t projected as a patriot.
Remembering the literary marvels of Amar Singhji of Kanota
The third Thakur of Rajasthan’s erstwhile thikana of Kanota, Late Major General Amar Singhji’s military, sporting and literary contributions to Rajputana and modern India have been profound and long-lasting. A keen pioneer of the idea of Rajputana, Amar Singhji was an avid polo player, shikaar enthusiast and a devoted family man.
The Maharajas and their love for "Horseless Wonders"
In his new book ‘The Automobile’, Gautam Sen chronicles India’s love affair with cars ever since they were first paraded by the British and Indian royalty in 1897.
23rd Apr, 2021 Read more...
