Ivory displayed at Prince William’s palace despite his criticism of trade

Ivory displayed at Prince William’s palace despite his criticism of trade

[ad_1] For more than a decade, Prince William has spoken out vehemently against the use of ivory, calling it “a symbol of destruction, not of luxury”. The royal patron of the anti-ivory charity Tusk has lobbied leaders in China, the US and countries across Africa. He has even said that he wants to destroy all … Read more

UK: Story behind Buckingham Palace forgoing the Kohinoor

UK: Story behind Buckingham Palace forgoing the Kohinoor

[ad_1] London: Buckingham Palace would have been conscious about the potential for controversy around the colonial era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India and averted it becoming a side story of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation ceremony next month, a royal expert has said. Camilla Tominey is the Associate Editor of The Daily Telegraph’ … Read more

Protection of Hill Fort Palace: Expert committee sought govt response in HC

Protection of Hill Fort Palace: Expert committee sought govt response in HC

[ad_1] Hill Fort Palace Hyderabad: An expert committee submitted its report to the Telangana High Court recommending immediate measures for the protection of Hill Fort Palace. A committee of experts was formed to review the position of Hill Fort Palace, known as the Ritz Hotel. The committee said in its report that the building is … Read more

What’s in store for Paigah Palace in Hyderabad: Museum or heritage hotel?

What’s in store for Paigah Palace in Hyderabad: Museum or heritage hotel?

[ad_1] Hyderabad: Paigah Palace in Hyderabad, which served as the US Consulate in Hyderabad since 2009, will soon see a change in its identity. With the US Consulate officially ending its lease of Paigah Palace, the fate of the building will now be decided by the state government. Telangana state museum or heritage hotel in … Read more

US Consulate in Hyderabad ends operations at Paigah Palace, moves to Nanakramguda

US Consulate in Hyderabad ends operations at Paigah Palace, moves to Nanakramguda

[ad_1] Hyderabad: US Consulate in Hyderabad on Wednesday officially ended operations at Paigah Palace and gears up to re-open the facility in Nanakramguda on Monday, March 20. Yesterday, the consulate lowered the US flag at the palace located at Begumpet, Hyderabad. The U.S. Consulate has officially ended regular operations at Paigah Palace. We will re-open for regular … Read more

Safdarjung railway station to get Rs 350 cr refurb for Palace on Wheels

Safdarjung railway station to get Rs 350 cr refurb for Palace on Wheels

[ad_1] New Delhi: Delhi’s Safdarjung railway station will be specially revamped for operating royal and tourist trains. Like royal trains such as ‘Maharaja Express’ and ‘Palace on Wheels’ departing from the national capital, Safdarjung station is also set to receive a royal makeover. According to the Indian Railways, the work of redevelopment and modernisation of … Read more

Suryagarh Palace lits up ahead of Sidharth, Kiara’s wedding

Suryagarh Palace lits up ahead of Sidharth, Kiara’s wedding

[ad_1] Jaisalmer: Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s wedding festivities are taking place in full swing at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. On Monday, several pap videos circulated online in which the wedding venue is seen beautifully lit up in pink lights. Along with it, one can also hear peppy tracks playing inside the wedding venue. While … Read more

Delhi: Man impersonates UAE govt official, cheats Leela Palace Hotel for Rs 23L

Delhi: Man impersonates UAE govt official, cheats Leela Palace Hotel for Rs 23L

[ad_1] New Delhi: The man, who impersonated a UAE government functionary and duped The Leela Palace Hotel in the national capital of Rs 23 lakh after fleeing without paying the bills, was finally arrested by the Delhi Police from Karnataka. A senior police official said that the accused, identified as Mohammed Sharif, 41, stayed at … Read more

Hyderabad: Azmet Jah named as 9th Nizam at a formal ceremony at Chowmahalla Palace

Hyderabad: Azmet Jah named as 9th Nizam at a formal ceremony at Chowmahalla Palace

[ad_1] The ‘9th Nizam’ Azmet Jah at the Chowmahalla palace. (Image: By Arrangement) Hyderabad: Mir Azmat Ali Khan Azmet Jah, the eldest son of the titular eighth Nizam Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Walashan Mukarram Jah Bahadur was declared as the IX the head of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty.  The crowning ceremony was held at the … Read more