Redefining heritage: Indian palaces that are now hotels
The interesting thing about some of these palaces is that even if they are hotels now, a few of them continue to house the royal families. All of these palaces-turned-hotels allow visitors to experience the grandeur of a bygone era while enjoying modern amenities; by modern, we obviously mean ultra luxe. Here, are some of them that you need to check out.
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A peek inside Indian royalty and their iconic thrones
From the legendary Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan to the gold throne of Tipu Sultan, in the year-end issue of AD, Amin Jaffer looks at seats of royalty and the histories they represent.
This Indian man, who was a cricketer too, once helped save lives of several Jew women and children
Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja was also born into the royal family. His relatives include KS Ranjitsinhji, after whom the Ranji Trophy is named, and KS Duleepsinhji, for whom the Duleep Trophy is named.
MP: Dhar's Titular Maharaja Hemendra Rao Pawar Passes Away Due To Cancer
Known for his dedication to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region, his demise is mourned by many who admire his contributions to the community.
Maharana Pratap, Shivaji descendants among royal family members felicitated
At an event organised by the Vishv Umiya Foundation, a social organisation associated with the Patidar community, several descendants of royal families in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra were felicitated.
1st Nov, 2023 Read more...
Style lessons to take from the dashing 'Maharaja of Jaipur' Padmanabh Singh
Padmanabh Singh, the young and stylish Maharaja of Jaipur, has a fashion sense that blends traditional Indian heritage with modern elegance.
Maharaja Hari Singh signed instrument of accession making Kashmir part of India
India News: In 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir decided to accede to India due to a tribal invasion by Pakistani forces, who were committing acts of...
Inside India’s last-remaining royals from party king to lavish palaces
INDIAN Royal families today might have lost their political relevance, but they continue to capture the imagination of the world with their billion-dollar lifestyle.
18th Oct, 2023 Read more...
My horse really fought for me. It's like he held my hand and said we will do this
Divyakirti Singh explains how she won an Asian Games equestrian gold medal, and what makes the human-horse relationship special.
Had to sell my house to support my daughter: Equestrian gold medallist Divyakriti Singh's father
India's Divyakriti Singh Rathore won the gold medal in Dressage Team event at the Asian Games 2023. Divyakriti's father spoke to India Today and revealed that he had to sell their house to support his daughter's dreams.
