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Uday Shankar as Mahadev

Remembering Uday Shankar, exponent of Tandav Nritya

The Rudra Tandava is said to depict his violent nature first as creator and later as the destroyer of the universe.

26 Feb 2020 6:47 AM IST

Qila Mubarak, built by the first Nawab of Faizabad.

Bahu Begum & the poignant ruins of Awadh's first capital, Faizabad

This is the story of Faizabad as it was in 1722, when the Mughal court gave Nawab Saadat Ali Khan the charge of Awadh.

27 Nov 2019 2:13 AM IST

Indias first woman freedom fighter, Rani Abbakka Chowta (Paintings from the Ullal Museum)

Rani Abbakka Chowta was India's first woman freedom fighter

Rani Abbakka Chowta ruled a kingdom that consisted mainly of Hindus and Muslims.

12 Nov 2019 2:39 AM IST

The many moods of Maharaja Jayachandrajendra Wadiyar

The king who had wanted to become a concert pianist

Jayachamarajendra's piano concerts among friends and family clearly showed his talent.

22 Oct 2019 1:13 AM IST

Mattancherry Palace

Vasco's gravestone, a 'Dutch' palace and the busy spice markets of...

Built in the Nalukettu style, the palace is a quadrangular structure, with a central courtyard.

23 Sept 2019 1:20 AM IST

Hawa Mahal Palace

Vivekananda's special friendship with the Maharaja of Khetri

Khetri's Maharaja Ajit Singh Bahadur, the eighth king of the state of Khetri, succeeded Raja Fateh Singh in 1870.

27 Aug 2019 1:36 AM IST

Razia Sultans grave at Turkman Gate, Delhi

Razia Sultan: The first Empress of India and the confusion over her...

India was ruled by the Slave dynasty, who came from Turkey between 1206 and 1290 AD.

8 Aug 2019 1:18 AM IST

Gajapati Palace

Intrigue, rathyatra & a murder mystery: Meet the Gajapatis of...

Gopinath is the present head of the royal family, but has a brother, Sarbajgan Jagannath Narayana Deo.

25 July 2019 1:24 AM IST

A general view of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. (Photo: AFP)

Treasure found at Sree Padmanabhaswamy makes it the richest temple in...

The order was given during the hearing of a private petition seeking transparency in the running of the temple.

25 Jun 2019 3:10 AM IST

The cenotaph of Maharaja Chhatrasal; (insets) paintings depicting the king and his daughter Mastani displayed at Chhatrasal Museum; (below) Chhatrasals palace, (Photo: SHONA ADHIKARI)

Do not forget the valiant Chhatrasal, Bundelkhand's very own 'Lion...

The most powerful of these concern its greatest hero who fought the Mughals, allied with the Peshwa and set up a kingdom...

19 Jun 2019 1:01 AM IST

Moments from the legendary Tribute. (Photo: SHONA ADHIKARI)

When Yanni's magical night led to a long drive and a strange bedfellow

A reporter remembers being witness to the world-famous concert by the celebrated musician, the videos of which are now...

1 May 2019 1:38 AM IST

The sun-baked legacy of Bagru's Chippa-made dyed textile prints

There are also items made with discharge printing, using citric acid on grey alum dye.

3 April 2019 1:31 AM IST