Cinema in India has always been a vivid blend of art, storytelling, and culture. From the early silent films to the lavish productions of Bollywood, Indian cinema has reflected the diverse traditions of the country. One such significant film that revolutionized Indian cinema is Kalpana, released in 1948. This was no ordinary film; it was […]Read More
Carrying the name Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, (Cleopatra father loving Goddess) She was the last active ruler of the Egyptian Ptolemaic empire from 51 to 30 BC. Queen Cleopatra is eternal and immortal, being a glorious figure often reappearing in paintings, sculptures, Roman and Ptolemaic coinage, Roman historiography, texts, carvings, Latin poetry, Renaissance art and […]Read More
The words appropriation and appreciation are often confused with one another. Appreciation is when a culture and its things are respected and appreciated, while appropriation is something imperialistic states often find themselves indulging in. the peacock dress that Lady Curzon wore was though designed by Jean-Philippe Worth the handwork of zardozi technique was all done […]Read More
The two queens of the Travancore royal family who were born as cousins and grew up to play a prominent part in the history of Travancore. Granddaughters of the famous painter Raja Ravi Varma, who were adopted by the Travancore royal family went on to live lives that were surely influential but in no way […]Read More
Maharani Chimnabai II of Baroda Maharani Chimnabai II born to Shrimant Sardar Bajirao Amritrao Ghatge of Dewas and married to Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, she was a prominent female leader of Baroda and an advocate for women’s rights. She went on to abolish regressive systems and became the first president of All India Women’s Conference. […]Read More
In times when women of the royal families dressed up traditionally usually under a “purdah” with their heads covered, Sita devi not only caught the world’s attention with her beautifully draped saris, she also became a muse for various European designers and photographers. Her beauty was so ethereal that many referred to her as the […]Read More
The golden nightingale of the golden age of Indian classical music, a radiant beauty draped in feisty opulence mesmerising the eyes, dropping jaws, getting the feets dance at her rhythms, tunes, songs and pioneering the epoch of recording in India and asserting the right of a performer to protect, own and exploit one’s identity, what […]Read More
Known as the most maverick princess of the Royal British household, Princess Diana who though not became the queen of the country but won immense love as the queen of people’s heart, was a woman of her own spirit, a devoted mother of the two future princes, an eloquent fashionista with a deeply controversial life […]Read More
Unlatching the traditional royal conduct and not giving a hoot to the countless critiques arrowed towards them, ‘the Golden Couple’ hailing from the princely state of Indore set an example of extravagant penchant for luxurious paraphernalia, hobbies and an unbeatable passion for travelling the world while enveloping a cosmopolitan lifestyle. The successor of Tukojirao Holkar […]Read More
In the tapestry of Indian royalty, Maharani Chinkoo Raje Scindia shines brightly as a beacon of grace, intellect, and style. Affectionately known as the “Little Queen of India,” her life was a remarkable blend of personal elegance, social reform, and royal duties. Born to Sardar Madho Rao Balwantrao Mohite (Bhau Sahib) of Satara, Chinkoo Raje […]Read More