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THE LAST SCION OF KUTCH MAHARAO PRAGMULJI-III LEAVES BEHIND RICH HISTORY AND LEGACY

04 Jun 2021 08:34 AM IST

Maharao Pragmulji-III restored the Pragmul Palace in Bhuj in 2013 after it was hit by the devastating 2001 Kutch earthquake, making it more ornate than ever before.

THE PATH TO POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY WITH ANJANI SINGH

28 May 2021 09:39 AM IST

A long time ago in a bus traveling from Jaipur to Delhi, Anjani found herself contemplating the need to be happy after an enjoyable, fulfilling holiday with her family and friends. Counting her blessings, a wonderful family and set of friends, and recounting the fun-filled memories that made the past

FOLLOWING FAMED KURUNJI-KODAIKANAL

28 May 2021 09:37 AM IST

The Kurunji flower is an endemic species in South India; it grows on the Annamalai, Nilgiri and Palani mountains of south-western Tamil Nadu. It apparently does not grow in any other part of the world. Although there are about 50 varieties of Kurunji, the blue variety blooms once in 12

THE SPACE AT 9/2: BEYOND THE SUSTAINABILITY BANDWAGON

21 May 2021 07:17 AM IST

It is nearly impossible to imagine anyone being exempt from the categories of food and fashion consumption, especially since nutrition and clothing form a human’s bare necessities. Seen in this light, one can dare to make an almost generalised assumption that we’ve all encountered the term ‘sustainability’ in some form

When the Royals Were Young

21 May 2021 07:15 AM IST

An online collection of rare photos of several Indian royals and nobles as toddlers is offering a peek into the old Indian monarchy’s fascination with photography.

WHEN A WADEYAR QUEEN POSED FOR A VACCINE

14 May 2021 04:11 AM IST

Vaccines are making headlines today as the nation grapples with the tsunami of Covid-19 infections. The media is full of images of serpentine queues of people seeking protection from the killer disease with vaccination. It is in this light that we share a very rare image of a painting from

WHY RAMZAN IS FOR EVERYONE

14 May 2021 04:09 AM IST

This year, the holy month of Ramzan culminated on May 12, which the Islamic world celebrates as Eid ul Fitr. Unlike its customary grandeur of communitarian feasting, divine communion and felicity, this year’s Eid celebrations remain hindered by Covid-19 protocols around the world. That said, the spirit of Ramzan and

DARBARGARH IN POSHINA: REGAL RESIDENCE & CULINARY DESTINATION

14 May 2021 04:06 AM IST

Darbargarh is home to one of the most elegant royal families in Gujarat and a quaint homestay for travellers from around the world who wish to get a taste of the regal and tribal cultures of the region.

HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY FOR THE MODERN WOMAN

24 Apr 2021 04:10 AM IST

Both affordable and wearable, Zariin’s line offers the luxury of gold jewellery in a new and exciting format. Hence, it intrinsically appeals to modern women.

Kampai is recreating sakura season in Delhi

24 Apr 2021 03:55 AM IST

It’s that time of the year again—cherry blossoms are blooming across the globe and social media is flooded with photos. Since catching a quick flight to Tokyo to see the sight for ourselves is out of the question this year, Kampai is here to help us usher in spring (or

ADVICE FOR CHILDREN DEALING WITH THE PANDEMIC’S NEGATIVE EFFECTS

24 Apr 2021 03:44 AM IST

The last couple of weeks have tested everyone’s resilience, especially that of children, adolescents and young adults. With a tremendous surge in Covid-19 related cases, we are back to last year’s lockdown situation, in addition to experiencing a full-blown healthcare crisis. Young people have been dealing with the negative effects

REMEMBERING THE LITERARY MARVELS OF AMAR SINGHJI OF KANOTA

23 Apr 2021 02:30 AM IST

The third Thakur of Rajasthan’s erstwhile thikana of Kanota, Late Major General Amar Singhji’s military, sporting and literary contributions to Rajputana and modern India have been profound and long-lasting. A keen pioneer of the idea of Rajputana, Amar Singhji was an avid polo player, shikaar enthusiast and a devoted family