Indian Royal Families that continue to live a majestic life
Much has changed over a period of five decades and with the 26th amendment to the Constitution of India in July 1971, monarchy in India took a back seat and moved forward into the world of modernity. In light of this drastic turn of events, many royal families faced innumerable challenges and problems.
4th Aug, 2020 Read more...
13 pictures that will take you inside the luxurious Lallgarh Palace, home to Rajyashree Kumari of Bikaner
Fun Fact: It contains the fourth largest private library in the world
The tiger prince from Wankaner
Bureaucrat, author, activist, conservationist and an encyclopedia in wildlife and animals, he is currently, during a pandemic, burning the midnight oil writing his next book. The third one, A Life with Wildlife, being a bestseller already.
Iconic siblings: A rakhi to remember
Rakhi, the first major Hindu festival to land in the midst of a pandemic, is also special within the royal circles. Many families are getting set to celebrate the day amongst each other. Here is saluting three of the most iconic siblings of royal India.
31st Jul, 2020 Read more...
Monsoon Palace of India - the jewel in the crown of Udaipur
A long time ago, during the days of the Mewar kingdom in Udaipur, Maharana Sajjan Singh built a beautiful monsoon palace. Known as the Sajjangarh Palace, it is famously called the Monsoon Palace and was constructed in the year 1884.
Royal family of Baroda petitions against construction near 106-year-old palace
Royals say planned construction by the Railways will mar the palace's beauty
Nehru loved India, but the things he did were not right for India — Gayatri Devi in 2006
From her record win in elections to her opposition to then Congress govt, Maharani Gayatri Devi spoke about career, royal life and more in this 2006 interview to Shekhar Gupta.
This palatial boutique hotel in Bikaner, Rajasthan is offering free stay; you just got to pay for food!
For a traveller on budget, this news comes as a blessing. Narendra Bhawan in Bikaner, Rajasthan, is offering accommodation to tourists absolutely free! All people need to do is pay for their food and that’s not a bad deal at all, right?
The big fat Indian wedding with a royal Maratha touch
The wedding of Rigvedita Deo, daughter of the Mahurkar family, with Raj Ratna Pratap Deo, scion to the royal state of Nagar Untari, Jharkhand, was both grand and traditional.
Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar ruled the world of music too
Deepti Navratna’s new book Maverick Maharaja reveals interesting facets about Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar’s love for Carnatic music and Western symphonies
