A magnificent obsession
Some two to three years ago, Vikramaditya Singh was chased by a tigress in Bhandavgarh National Park. As he recalls it, there is a sense of pride and an excitement in his voice even after years of that life-threatening encounter.
Dinesh Singh, minister in External Affairs for half dozen years in 60s seems political grave
Parliamentarian 'Raja' Dinesh Singh, 62, minister in the External Affairs Ministry for half a dozen year's in the '60s, is rising from what seemed his political grave.
Rare 1925 Rolls-Royce fitted with elephant rifle and machine gun used
The red 'Tiger Car' Rolls-Royce Phantom from 1925 with elephant rifle and hand-cranked machine gun in tow is on auction today at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction.
Rolls-Royce Tiger-Hunting Car Headed to Auction With Machine Gun in Tow
We know Rolls-Royces are supposed to be decadent. But deadly? That's exactly what this rare, 1925 Phantom I is, with both an elephant rifle and hand-cranked machine gun in tow. Now that's stopping power.
The Sailana Spice Trail
By Recipe Rendezvous, presented by Jhaal Farezi and Prabha Khaitan Foundation, had the Raja of Sailana sharing his kitchen secrets.
The Bhavani Talwar (Sword)
In 2010, a guest from India informed me that he wanted to see Shivaji’s Sword, the Bhavani Talwar, and suggested that perhaps it was displayed at a British/London museum...
Erstwhile royals rally to bring back vintage Rolls Royce sold overseas
With govt lifting a ban on import of cars made before 1950, the maharaja families rally together to bring back some 100 vintage Rolls Royce models.
9-year-old Jaipur prince becomes Maharaja of Sirmaur
At the elegant Nahan Palace, the Raj Tilak (coronation) of the younger prince of Jaipur - Rajkumar Lakshya Raj Singh - was held on Wednesday morning reviving the memory of old regal splendour.
Jaipur's nine-year-old prince becomes Sirmaur Maharaja
Though the old feudal order is no more, the former royalties still like to follow certain rituals. In line with tradition, the nine-year-old prince of Jaipur, Rajkumar Lakshya Raj Singh is now the titular maharaja of Sirmaur, in the hills of Himachal Pradesh.
The Charming Museum Of Thakur Amar Singh
Few associated the tough Rajput thakur with reading till Kanota’s Amar Singh, also an Imperial Cadet Corps general, established the region’s first library in 1878. Now, his personal collection of books and photographs enter the public domain.
