Author John Zubrzycki’s 'The House of Jaipur' gives rare glimpse into India’s most intriguing royal families
There is more to this story of royalty than exquisite maharanis, handsome maharajas, fabulous jewels and opulent palaces.
When culture is not bound by boundaries
In 2015, Indian news channels were rife with the ‘cross-border Royal wedding’ between Amarkot (Pakistan) and Kanota (India). Kunwar Karni Singh, the 27th scion of Amarkot’s Sodha dynasty, was tying the knot with Kanota’s Rajkumari Padmini Singh Rathore.
Book the Indian palace suite Princess Diana stayed-in on Airbnb
No invite from the Ambanis? No problem, try old money instead with a US$8,000 Airbnb suite in Padmanabh Singh’s palace – or if your budget won’t stretch to it, just tour its historic halls.
The Royal Touch
Young royal family scions who are out to make the world a better place - and how
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When Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession and J&K became part of India
India's freedom may have been a hard-won battle, but in the latter half of 1947, there was much left to do. Partition had forged two new nations, with migration taking place on both sides of India, and there remained small territories with independent administrations.
Digging out the little-known annals of valiant Rathores
India’s glorious histories are interwoven by the timeless heroic sagas of its warrior scions—the Kshatriyas. The ever-inspiring traditions of virtue, sacrifice and loyalty run deep within the Kshatriya veins, and infuse every forthcoming generation with their unique resplendence.
Dussehra and the Royalty
Dussehra, for royal families in the country, is all about celebrating their lineage and traditions. While for most, it is a time to worship and rejoice, for a rare few, it is a time to mourn as well.
Rajputana’s debutant cartist: Chirantana Kumari
Hailing from the house of Jamnia in Madhya Pradesh, Chirantana Kumari was raised by a family of petrolheads. Both her father, Raja Saheb Shaliwahan Vats, and brother Yuvraj Saheb Shailaditya Singh join the nation’s conglomerate of vintage car enthusiasts.
An introvert’s kaleidoscope with Jahnvi Singh of Rohet
Dualism is a word that most of us Rajput millennials know too well. We have grown up juggling with two parallel worlds. On the one hand, there is the bygone era of Rajput glory that continues to resonate in presentday rituals, folklore and songs.
Rajmata Scindia's life was all about Jan Seva: PM Modi releases ₹100 coin
The special coin minted by the Ministry of Finance is being released in celebration of her birth centenary. Rajmata Scindia dedicated her life to poor people. She proved that for people's representatives 'Jan Seva' is important: PM Modi
