A tribute to Jaswant Singh
The subject of national security was a matter of his academic interest, all through his life. This had led him to author at least a dozen books on the subject.
Why and how Jaswant Singh (1938-2020) left the Indian Army so that he could join politics
A former BJP politician and cabinet minister in the AB Vajpayee administration, Jaswant Singh died on Sunday at the age of 82. An excerpt from his 2006 memoir.
When Gayatri Devi sent Alphonso mangoes for Prince Philip!
Former Rajmata of Jaipur, the charismatic Gayatri Devi and her husband were great friends with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip and every year, she would send a box of Alphonso mangoes from India for the Duke of Edinburgh's birthday.
Justice for Maharaja Hari Singh? Only by Taking Back Gilgit-Baltistan & Territories Occupied by Pak, China
While protests erupted on the erstwhile Maharaja's birthday on Wednesday in India's capital and other parts of the world against Pakistan's attempt to turn the occupied territory of Gilgit-Baltistan into its fifth province, the Modi government has been persistently opposing the move and has also made its intent clear on several occasions to reclaim the regions illegally held by Pakistan and China.
How and Why Gilgit Baltistan Defied Maharaja Hari Singh and Joined Pakistan
Any honest accounting of the region's status has to take into consideration the reality of Dogra rule, which was not just contested everywhere outside of Jammu but actively disliked.
Princess Gauravi Kumari: The young royal dedicated to the heritage of Jaipur
Taking online classes for her senior year while watching the majestic sunsets in City Palace, Jaipur—in lieu of sitting in front of Washington Square Park between class breaks—is now the life of Princess Gauravi Kumari, daughter of Princess Diya Kumari of Jaipur.
Princesses Diya And Garuravi Kumari Of Jaipur Get Candid
Princesses Diya Kumari and Gauravi Kumari exemplify the exquisite beauty and unmatched class.
Gayatri Devi and Jai Singh to Padmanabh: What lies beneath the glamour of Jaipur
John Zubrzycki's fascinating inside story of India's most glamorous royal family, The House of Jaipur, breaks quite a few of the myths that anyone who has read about Gayatri Devi, came to believe in.
The young maverick from Santrampur
Everyone is calling him the good-looking prince who is all set to pursue his first dream: Acting. Yuvraj Saheb Vrishankaditya Parmar of Santram- pur, son of Maharaja Paranjaya Aditya Parmar and Maharani Mandakini Singh, is great fun and an honest soul known for his maverick way of life.
Made for Maharajas: Costumes that inspired the Ranas
The Rana men’s formal attire was that of a British military chief. There was focus on the medals they had, which glittered against their red attire. As for women, jewellery was a very important factor for them.
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