THE KAZA MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

05 Aug 2022 05:44 AM IST

I downed yet another Tsampa pancake with butter tea before heading towards Kaza. With the Spiti river on my left and the mighty Trans-Himalayan range overlooking my ride, the sun shone and intuitively hid behind the clouds, making it a dreamlike ride. By now, the Triumph Tiger 660 a.k.a. the

GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED ‘ROYAL FABLES’ RETURNS TO AHMEDABAD

05 Aug 2022 05:42 AM IST

On 6 August, the exposition opens with a showcase of the finest handmade textiles, crafts, and art to be inaugurated by H.H. Maharani Radhika Raje of Gaekwad of Baroda and Princess Krishna Kumari of Panna.

MOTORCYCLE DIARIES: TABO MONASTERY

29 Jul 2022 15:53 PM IST

The quaint and ancient site of Tabo lies at 10,800 feet, which is amongst the lowest elevations in all of the Spiti Valley. Home to what is also known as the Himalayan Ajanta, the Tabo monastery was founded by Rinchen Zangpo in 996 CE on behalf of the King of

A PATISSERIE AND CAFE IN JAIPUR OFFERING INDIAN AND EUROPEAN DISHES

29 Jul 2022 15:51 PM IST

Chef Tejasvi Chandela shares her culinary journey and how her cooking is closely linked to her Rajput roots.

THE SANGLA VALLEY MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

22 Jul 2022 07:36 AM IST

Well-rested and eager to inch closer to my special place, I rode out of the Padam Palace gates towards the district of Kinnaur. For most of the way, I had the mighty Sutlej lend me her company. Deep mountainous arches engulfed the highway, a sight and experience that didn’t get

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS THE FEMININE FORM AS CELEBRATED THROUGH AGES

22 Jul 2022 07:34 AM IST

The range of women in the arts spans a cross-section of Indian society and culture. From princesses to heroines, from goddesses to devotees, the many feminine forms are cause for celebration.

MOTORCYCLE DIARIES: RAMPUR BUSHAHR

15 Jul 2022 06:52 AM IST

I call my annual trip to the Spiti Valley my pilgrimage. The surreal landscapes, starlit night skies, and stark beauty of Spiti make their celestial calling to me year after year, and I cannot resist but succumb, surrender and embrace the voyage. Traversing through what was once known as ‘The

DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM INDIA’S MAJESTIC FORTS AND PALACES

15 Jul 2022 06:48 AM IST

Ahead of Palace Day on 19 July, Royal Fables brings you a collection of quaint stories about Indian monarchy.

HERE IS HOW TO GET THE MAHARANI LOOK

01 Jul 2022 07:17 AM IST

One cannot imagine scions of princely India stepping into their Durbars without exquisite jewels to add to their persona. While there have been numerous jewels, pearls have been fundamental to their adornment, leading them to be one of the most popular and often worn gems by many royals since time

HERE IS HOW TO GET THE MAHARANI LOOK

01 Jul 2022 07:17 AM IST

One cannot imagine scions of princely India stepping into their Durbars without exquisite jewels to add to their persona. While there have been numerous jewels, pearls have been fundamental to their adornment, leading them to be one of the most popular and often worn gems by many royals since time

Bonjour, monsieur, it’s Ghoomar time at Cannes

24 Jun 2022 05:55 AM IST

You ought to be living under a rock if you find yourself unaware of the Cannes film festival that takes place on the French Riviera annually. The Festival de Cannes is no “ordinary soiree”. It is a magnum opus that draws world-class artists, filmmakers, patrons of art, and the who’s

MOHAN NIWAS PALACE IS A DELIGHT FOR LOVERS OF ARCHITECTURE AND WILDLIFE

24 Jun 2022 05:53 AM IST

Mohan Palace was the architectural outpouring of Raja Bhartendra Singh Ju Deo, who helmed the Panna State’s Forest and Police Department. He was overwhelmed by the United Kingdom’s Windsor Manor, where he fell in love with its architecture and decided to recreate it in the princely state of Panna.