Lord Lytton laid the foundation stone of the first building on the intended campus at Aligarh. Mukhtar Masoon (who passed ...

In the geopolitical tug-of-war between Mainland China and the smaller landmasses around it, Taiwan stands out like no other.

Amitav Ghosh is one of the most celebrated contemporary authors, renowned for his deeply insightful and thought-provoking works that explore themes of history, culture, colonialism, climate change and ...

Banning Airbnbs and cruise ships. Taxing visitor stays. Capping attendance figures. Has tourism become a dirty word in 2025?

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the 11th and last King of Awadh, was an enthusiastic patron of dance and music, but also allegedly a ...

India’s Republic Day parade is a grand spectacle meant to highlight the country’s military might and its cultural diversity.

In 1888, Gauhar gave her first performance and was appointed court musician at the royal courts of Darbhanga Raj. She started performing in Calcutta ... IV appointed her palace musician.

Gauhar Jaan was born to Armenian immigrants but grew up to become India's first singing superstar, charging astronomical amounts per recording.

Welcome to The Marble Palace Blog. I am Tony Mauro, and I have covered the Supreme Court since 1979 and for ALM since 2000. I retired in 2019, but in 2021 I launched a blog focusing on the ...

Bengaluru: The cabinet Thursday decided to approach the Supreme Court over two contentious land issues — one involving Palace Ground for road-widening projects, and the other related to ...

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to file an interim application before the Supreme Court seeking an urgent hearing of the validity of the 1996 Act that vested the Bangalore Palace with ...

Kolkata, the city of joy, offers a rich history and culture through its landmarks like Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Howrah Bridge, Marble Palace, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and St. Paul’s ...