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History is often preserved in stone, but in Mewar, it is carried in spirit. Raised within the iconic City Palace and shaped by the values of the House of Mewar, Padmaja Kumari Parmar, a princess of one of the world’s oldest dynasties, established in 734 A.D., tracing its roots to the Sisodia Rajputs of Rajasthan, grew up understanding that legacy is both privilege and duty.Padmaja Kumari Parmar shares her journey as a princess from Mewar, integrating tradition with modernity. (Instagram/@padmajakumariparmar)In an exclusive interview with HT Lifestyle, she shares memories of palace life, the traditions she upholds, her approach to health while…

The Seed of an Idea (1990–1998)​The story of Thang-Ta in our region did not begin in a grand stadium, but in a humble shed tucked away near the small, winding lanes of Pampore. Known worldwide as the “Saffron Town,” Pampore holds the unique distinction of being the only place in India to produce the highest quality saffron. It was here, between 1990 and 1998, while I served as Tehsildar, that a group of energetic youth approached me with a glimmer of hope.​Despite the disturbances of that era, these young men sought a path of discipline. At the time, my only…

Nainital, Observing that a “humane and practical approach” may be adopted in exceptional circumstances, the Uttarakhand High Court has quashed criminal proceedings in a POCSO-related case after it was submitted that the victim and the accused were in a consensual relationship, had solemnised a valid marriage and that the woman was now pregnant.High Court quashes criminal proceedings in POCSO case against man who married victimIn the application filed before the court, the accused sought quashing of the charge sheet dated December 30, 2022, the summoning order issued in January 2023 and all consequential proceedings.The case was pending before the Special…

New Delhi: In the lead-up to the Ranji Trophy final, spectators and cricket aficionados had hoped for a balanced pitch so that the contest would be lively. After all, Karnataka’s batting might was expected to test the resolve of Jammu and Kashmir’s potent bowling attack.Jammu and Kashmir’s Shubham Pundir plays a shot against Karnataka on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final at the KSCA Cricket Stadium, in Hubballi, Karnataka. (PTI)However, after winning the toss and opting to bat in Hubballi, J&K dominated the opening day in a way few may have expected them to, reaching 284/2 at stumps…

Pakistan fan’s hilarious reaction after Saim Ayub dismissal goes viral NEW DELHI: A hilarious moment from Pakistan’s match against England in the T20 World Cup went viral after a fan’s shocked reaction was caught on camera when opener Saim Ayub got out early at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Ayub was dismissed by Jofra Archer for just 7 runs, caught while trying to pull a fast short ball. Archer embraced the occasion with a unique celebration. T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farman press conference ahead of Pakistan vs EnglandA few seconds later, the camera caught a Pakistani fan’s disappointed…

New Delhi: A day-long conference organised by the Election Commission with state poll panels got underway here on Tuesday with presentations on EVMs, ECINET, and sharing of electoral rolls topping the agenda. Addressing the gathering, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar that in national interest and constitutional synergies, the EC and state election commissions (SECs) should work together keeping the elector in mind.While the EC is mandated to hold elections to the post of the president of India, the vice president, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state legislative assemblies and state legislative councils, SECs hold panchayat and municipal polls.The Commission also launched…

Many consider ageing an inevitable decline in energy and vitality, but Chuando Tan has built a reputation challenging that belief. The Singaporean photographer and former model has become widely known for his remarkably youthful appearance, maintaining a toned physique and smooth complexion that often leads people to assume he is decades younger. Now 59, Tan frequently gets mistaken for someone in his late 20s. (Also read: Sania Mirza follows a ‘protein-heavy diet, walks 5–7 km daily’; shares her fitness and skincare routine after retirement )Chuando Tan, 59, challenges ageing perceptions with his youthful appearance, credited to a disciplined lifestyle and…

South cinema buzzes with wedding festivities for Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda in Udaipur. Mahesh Babu heads to Georgia for ‘Varanasi’ action sequences, while Vijay Sethupathi confirms his new project with Mani Ratnam. Nani’s ‘Bloody Romeo’ teaser unveils a stylish gangster, and Amitabh Bachchan reunites with Kamal Haasan for ‘Kalki 2’. The day brought a wave of excitement for South cinema, with powerful announcements, major project updates, and the official confirmation of a much-anticipated collaboration. A big international shooting schedule and a viral teaser revealing a star in a striking new avatar kept fans glued to social media. Adding to…

BENGALURU: Loyalty management platform operator Capillary Technologies India late Tuesday announced the acquisition of Mastercard-owned Session M, in an all-cash $20 million deal.The Bengaluru-headquartered company, which went public in November 2025, will invest into Session M Inc and related entity Session M Czech Republic, through Capillary Pte Ltd, as per a stock exchange disclosure.Founded in 2011 and acquired by NYSE-listed Mastercard in 2019, US-headquartered Session M also operates in the loyalty software-as-a-service (SaaS) space. It reported a turnover of $50.5 million in the calendar year of 2025, compared with $54.5 million in 2024 and $57 million in 2023.The deal is…

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal and Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Photo credit- PTI) India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after signing a joint statement aimed at deepening trade and investment ties between the two sides, a government statement said.The joint statement was signed by Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and GCC secretary general Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi in New Delhi, marking the formal start of negotiations for a “comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement”.Goyal said the joint statement, along…