Reviving the bygone glories of kullu dussehra

09 Oct 2020 08:53 AM IST

Once upon a time, the then Raja of Kullu erroneously convicted a holy man of royal intrigue. His misjudgment cost the innocent victim his life through self-immolation, and until his very last breath, the burning man cursed the Raja for his haughtiness. In lieu of insulting him, the puritan vindictively

A legacy lives on

09 Oct 2020 08:50 AM IST

Maharaja Brajraj Singh of Kishangarh on how he revived the legacy of music that filled the royal courts of Rajasthan in the past.

Of garlic and gyrations

02 Oct 2020 06:05 AM IST

The film Sailaab comes to my mind, for some reason. It had Madhuri Dixit dancing to an interestingly choreographed song ‘Hum ko aaj kal hai intezar’, suitably watchable in its context. I imagine a film promoted as biographical on say a former President of India with the same or an

Into the wilderness with Yaduraaj Singh

02 Oct 2020 06:01 AM IST

Thinking of versatility? Introducing Yaduraaj Singh of Tiara—a professional hotelier, part-time off-road driving instructor and passionate wildlife and landscape photographer all rolled into one. Hailing from Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra region, Yaduraaj had served the Oberoi Group of Hotels for twelve years before returning to administer Udeechee Huts, his family’s hotel

Stitching together heritage weaves and modern motifs

02 Oct 2020 05:56 AM IST

The weaving traditions of Mansa are being kept alive by the Sri Tana Bana craft project, helmed by the Thakurani of Mandawa, Darshana Kumari, and her daughters. The initiative has brought back the richness of Mansa’s weaves with the quirk of motifs inspired by Mandawa’s frescoes.

The royal muse

25 Sep 2020 07:52 AM IST

Poise, elegance and grace define the royals of India and The Daily Guardian presents a rare collection of images that were shot just before the pandemic in Hyderabad during a Royal Fables exposition that rekindle the Princely aura. The heritage platform joined hands with Kishandas & Co, an acclaimed heritage

Mayurbhanj Chhau: Revival of a dance form by those forbidden to practice it

25 Sep 2020 07:48 AM IST

It is not uncommon to drive by the east Indian countryside with lush green fields and hear the resounding drumming beats of the Dhumsa, Dhol, Mandal, Chadchadi, alongside the piercing lyrical melodies of the Shahanai and Vamsi. The intermingling of these percussion and clarinet-esque instruments takes one back to the

Riding the white elephant: Huber’s odyssey with Safed Haathi

25 Sep 2020 07:45 AM IST

Robert Huber and Safed Haathi became synonymous with one another, unitedly forming a cult of their own and became the sole chronologer for contemporary India’s nobility.

Lockdown portraits documenting feminine energy

18 Sep 2020 11:37 AM IST

When the national lockdown to battle Covid-19 was announced, I was pursuing my photography diploma in Delhi. I wouldn’t complain about the extent to which the pandemic derailed my life, because I am aware of most other people having it far worse for themselves. On the contrary, my privilege enabled

The young royal dedicated to the heritage of Jaipur

18 Sep 2020 11:20 AM IST

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. Practising social distancing, our conversation over a digital

The art of living with art

18 Sep 2020 11:09 AM IST

Just like different colours on the same palette, Digvijay Singh and Nidhi Sah wear many hats to cherish their love for art, design and creativity together.

The young maverick from Santrampur

11 Sep 2020 11:03 AM IST

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. It was