8 living royals of India that you probably don't know about
It seems that long-ago royal families continued using their experience and expertise to guide contemporary citizens via their lineage.
29th Mar, 2021 Read more...
How Jodhpur Maharaja Takhat Singh's Portrait Was a Trendsetter
The painting of 19th century Jodhpur Maharaja Takhat Singh is displayed at the Umaid Bhawan Palace. While many might have seen its reproductions, not many know how the portrait marks a significant change in the art of portraiture among the Rajputana royalty.
How Rajput weapons were influenced by groups they met on the battleground or for trade
Rajputs were not very experimental, choosing to stick with traditional styles of armoury than adopt more modern technology.
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Kathiwadas on top of their game
Design and philanthropy stalwarts for over thirty years and counting, the Kathiwadas embellish yet another jewel to their ever-growing legacy of creative innovation.
Reviving the glory of Polo in Mewar
After the era of Maharana Fateh Singh Ji, the game of polo saw a dip in its popularity. Now, with the Chunda Polo Club, started by the scions of some noble families of Mewar, the game is riding back to success in the region.
Keeping up with the royals
For royals, philanthropy is a double-sided coin, which aims at supporting the underprivileged as well as preserving the culture of their princely states.
21st Mar, 2021 Read more...
A woman of many virtues, remembering Jaipur's Maharani Gayatri Devi this International Women's Day!
The Rajmata of Jaipur continues to empower and inspire all women, with her immortal deeds.
Weekend Getaways: Awagarh
Royalty preserved. The royal family of Awagarh has played an important role in restoring the bygone glory, in terms of socio-cultural uplift of the society, of the Rajputs
One fort, many destinies: Priyamvada Singh’s homecoming and the re-becoming of Meja
There was little in terms of life transformation that Priyamvada Singh had assumed while working amidst the hustle and bustle of Mumbai’s media kaleidoscope until she undertook a small homeward break from work.
Portraits for posterity: an intimate look at India’s Maharanis
The book showcases the portrait photography of the royal women of India which functions as socio-historical documents and notes to enquire into gender debates, intricate connection between Indian royal families and colonialism and one’s conceptualisation of the past.
5th Mar, 2021 Read more...
