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Who is next in line for the British throne? UK royal succession line explainedFollowing the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III has succeeded the throne in the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia, Canada...
Dr. D's column: How power is taken, and keptEven the Mughals jailed and blinded their kin for the crown.
Centre exploring Aurangzeb’s brother Dara Shikoh’s personality as the good Muslim who understood HindusThe Centre is exploring the personality that was Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who had a great interest in Hind...
Rahul Gandhi’s discovery of India is far from completeThe British monarchy is often described, not least by members of the royal family, as ‘the firm’ — a label that is half self-deprecating an...
Ceremony would not amount to anointment of Naib Imam: Delhi High CourtThe court's order came on three PILs challenging the Shahi Imam's decision to appoint his son as the Naib Imam.
Coronation of next Imam has no legal sanctity: Delhi High CourtA bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw said the function is not legal and will not give any "special equities" in their f...
Anointment of Shahi Imam's son has no legal sanctity: GovernmentThe Board also told the court that it would be holding a meeting soon and action will be taken against Bukhari for what he has done.
Jama Masjid in Delhi is a Wakf property: CentreASI told the court that Jama Masjid is a historical monument commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, "so it needs to be protected by us ...
Now, Maharaja's nephew stakes claim to propertyIn a fresh twist, nephew of erstwhile Maharaja of Faridkot Harinder Singh Brar has decided to challenge a recent court order.
DMK’s Alagiri may have little political future to look forward to in Tamil NaduLife in Tamil Nadu has become difficult for Alagiri; not only is there a hostile govt, his younger brother has been announced as successor ...
Making sense of the Mallyas: Is Sidhartha Mallya simply a lucky inheritor?Vijay Mallya's son Sidhartha has created a story all of his own as his father's airline hit trouble. Does he demonstrate the dangers of 'in...
- Mere abolition of primogeniture no measure of modernity or merit
The idea of 'modernising' an ancient practice by merely abolishing primogeniture in the British royal family is mirth-worthy.
- Father knows best
It not only pays for politicians to have a posse of children to choose from, to run in the dynasty derby but also to have a couple of try-o...
Rules, regulations, user charges & taxesThe choice confronting governments is the appropriate mix of ordering devices which, in turn, depends on acceptance and enforceability that...