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A GEM AMIDST THE THAR

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Rajputana Collective is proud to create an exclusive feature on the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School in Jaisalmer as told from the perspective of its foremost pioneer, Chaitanya Raj Singh Bhati.

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Paris Olympics: Maheshwari Chauhan’s Skeet Debut

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A GEM AMIDST THE THAR

Towards the end of the 13th century, the founding sultan of the Khilji dynasty, Jalaluddin Khilji and his forces had laid siege to the...

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Rediscovering the Pink City with Bharat Singh

In the face of overwhelming modernisation, most Indian heritage cities today are stumbling urban relics, rapidly decaying despite our...

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Vedanshi Vala

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I lead a humanitarian mission to Kenya. Here’s what it taught me

Content warning: graphic discussion of sexual violence. This story starts much earlier, but I like to hit the ground running, so I’m...

Urvashi Singh

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Café Auberge: The Power of Six

Café Auberge: The Power of Six By Urvashi Singh A recent addition to Jaipur’s vibrant culinary landscape comes in the form of a quaint...

Urvashi Singh

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Kunj Stories with Preetika Singh

Conservationist, assistant Vice President to a furniture company, motorcyclist and a mother of two- meet Jamnia’s Preetika Baisa as she...

CHHATRALA JEWELS: AN EMERGING FAMILY LEGACY

Urvashi Singh

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CHHATRALA JEWELS: AN EMERGING FAMILY LEGACY

It all began in 2006, when Kunwarani Sushila Kumari requested Maharani Sahiba of Jodhpur to permit her a small jewellery curation table...

Q&A: Mixed Media Art with Katyayini Sinh Waghela

Urvashi Singh

Apr 24, 20233 min read

Q&A: Mixed Media Art with Katyayini Sinh Waghela

Meet Katyayini Singh Waghela, the young scioness of Sanand as she expresses her budding journey as a mixed media artist. An...

Sanjay Singh Badnor

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Jodhpur Durbar's 75th Birthday Celebrations : A Photo Essay by Sanjay Singh Badnor

The grand Durbar Hall at Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace was the focus of all activity as Maharaja Gaj Singhji II commemorates his 75th...

BLING! Men’s Jewellery in princely India

Vaishali Rathore

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BLING! Men’s Jewellery in princely India

The ostentatious jewels of India’s erstwhile royal houses could easily outshine the collections of Boucheron & Cartier. The unrivalled...

Vedanshi Vala

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“Being raised with Rajput traditions and values really shaped the relationship I now have with serving my community,” says Vedanshikumari...

Parakram Singh Jhala

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Dussehra in Canada

As we approach the first frost on Thanksgiving, Canada's Rajput community festively celebrates the warmth of Dussehra. The organising...

Rupeshwari Kumari Singh

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Kullu Dussehra with Dei Saab Rupeshwari Kumari Singh

Famed over the centuries for being India's most enigmatic celebration of Dussehra, Kullu's Dussehra remains as unique as it was 5...

Plein Air Painting with Vikrant Singh Rathore

Urvashi Singh

Aug 23, 20223 min read

Plein Air Painting with Vikrant Singh Rathore

Despite commanding his presence in the chequered world of data analysis and corporate living, his soul resided in the multifarious hues...

Motorcycle Diaries (Part VII) Homecoming

Urvashi Singh

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Motorcycle Diaries (Part VII) Homecoming

I strolled past the neighbouring stupas before alighting on the Baby Tiger for the most legendary leg of our Spiti expedition. I paid the...

Motorcycle Diaries (Part VI) Key, Pin Valley & the Flu

Urvashi Singh

Aug 13, 20224 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part VI) Key, Pin Valley & the Flu

If there is once place that single-handedly trumps Spiti's pictorial representations, it's the Key gompa. Perched atop a mountain in...

Motorcycle Diaries (Part V) Hikkim Komic & Langza

Urvashi Singh

Aug 6, 20223 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part V) Hikkim Komic & Langza

The views of the Trans-Himalayan range were so breathtaking that any amount of praise falls short. Reaching Mohit Gulia’s quaintly...

Motorcycle Diaries (Part IV)  Kaza & Cheecham

Urvashi Singh

Aug 6, 20224 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part IV)  Kaza & Cheecham

I downed yet another Tsampa pancake with butter tea before heading towards Kaza. With the Spiti river on my left and the mighty...

Urvashi Singh

Jul 26, 20223 min read

Motorcycle Diaries (Part III) Tabo

The quaint and ancient site of Tabo lies at 10,800 feet, which is amongst the lowest elevations in all of Spiti Valley. Home to what is...

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