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Time of India
11-08-2025
- Time of India
These 5 cities in Rajasthan will steal your heart – and here's why each has its own colour!
Rajasthan is a vibrant land filled with colours, and each of its historic cities has a colour associated with it that tells a story of its heritage, architecture, and culture. From the pink façades of Jaipur, the Pink City, to the indigo lanes of Jodhpur, the Blue City, the warm sandstone glow of Bikaner, the Red City, the serene marble elegance of Udaipur, the White City, and the golden fortressed excellence of Jaisalmer, the Golden City, these destinations are absolutely breathtaking. Let's get into why each city has a colour associated with it: Jaipur – The Pink City Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and is known worldwide as the Pink City, as the historic walled city is painted in terracotta pink colour. This has been a tradition which began in 1876 when Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh ordered the city to be painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, as pink was associated with hospitality. Jaipur is considered one of India's planned cities, and the layout has been laid out according to Vastu-shastra principles. One can visit many beautiful heritage monuments here such as Hawa Mahal, the hilltop Amber Fort, the astronomical wonder of Jantar Mantar, and the City Palace. Jodhpur – The Blue City This is the second largest city of Rajasthan and is also known as the Blue City, as it has indigo-coloured houses around the ancient town. This started as a tradition where Brahmins painted their homes blue to signify identity and also to keep their houses cool during the hot summers of the desert landscape, and this tradition was later adopted by the non-Brahmins as well. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A Simple Social Media Post Led Police Straight to His Home Learn More Undo There are a lot of heritage sites that one must visit such as Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore Gardens, historic stepwells, and bustling old-city markets near the Clock Tower. The sea of blue houses and the city's royal heritage make Jodhpur an unforgettable experience. Bikaner – The Red City This city earns the name 'the Red City' as most of the forts, palaces, and temples here are made of reddish-pink sandstone. This place has a lot of landmarks such as the Junagarh Fort and the famous Karni Mata Temple, which is famous for its huge population of rats, and this city is also known for its annual Bikaner Camel Festival and for its culinary specialities. One can also go through the beautiful streets of Bikaner that have great stonework on them and glow with the warmth of the pinkish-red sandstone. Udaipur – The White City This city is also known as the 'City of Lakes' along with being called 'the White City'. The white marble of the palaces and temples gives the name, and the white marble along with the beautiful lakes around creates a serene and royal ambiance. The most iconic site is the City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola, alongside the Lake Palace set on Jag Niwas Island and Jag Mandir. This place is famous for its handicrafts and is the perfect destination with a blend of natural beauty, royal elegance, and history. Jaisalmer – The Golden City This city is known as the Golden City, as it has yellow sandstone architecture that glows in the desert sunlight. The most famous spot of this place is the Jaisalmer Fort, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few living forts. Mansions like Patwon-ki-Haveli and Salim Singh-ki-Haveli display intricate stone carvings characteristic of local craftsmanship. The golden hue of its buildings and landscape makes Jaisalmer a visual jewel of Rajasthan.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. CM Stalin pays tributes to Raja of Panagal on his birth anniversary
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) paid tributes to Justice Party leader Panaganti Ramarayaningar, popularly known as Raja of Panagal, on his 159th birth anniversary, and credited him for issuing the Communal G.O. and enacting the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act. 'While we now assert with pride that reservation is our right, it was a century ago that this visionary of social justice laid the path through the Communal G.O.,' Mr. Stalin said in a post on X. The Communal G.O. sought 'to increase the proportion of posts held by non-Brahmins,' which also included Indian Christians, Muslims, and Adi-Dravidars, in the Provincial Services, including the Madras Secretariat. Mr. Stalin further said: 'If thousands of temples are being administered systematically today without falling under the control of any one particular group, it is because of the enactment of the HR&CE Act.' He also credited the Raja of Panagal for upholding the dignity of Adi Dravidars and said: 'As the successor to the Justice Party, our Dravidian model government continues to walk on the path of equality, the foundation for which was laid down by the Raja of Panagal.'
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Yadav Mahasabha protests, hurls stone on police team
Kanpur: Tension prevailed in Dandarpur village of Etawah on Thursday when members of the Yadav Mahasabha allegedly indulged in brick-batting on being stopped from protesting against the assault on a Katha Vachak (religious text reciter). After gheraoing the Bakewar police station, Yadav Mahasabha members hurled stones when police stopped from towards Dandarpur. They pelted stones and damaged a police vehicle. The police use force to disperse them. Additional police forces were summoned. Police have detained 19 people and seized 13 vehicles. Police said no shots were fired but some viral videos showed cops chasing and firing into the air to control the crowd. TOI does not verify the authenticity of these videos. On June 21, two katha vachaks in Dandarpur village, were assaulted by a group of men after finding them to be non-Brahmins. Following a complaint, four villagers were arresred. An FIR was also filed against the katha vachaks by the opposing party which triggered protest from the Yadav Mahasabha on Thursday. Etawah SSP Brijseh Kumar Srivastava there was an attempt to cause unrest in Dandarpur and stones were thrown at a police vehicle; however, no police personnel was injured. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Избавляемся от боли в суставах с помощью натуральных средств! Здоровые Суставы Undo Kanpur: Tension prevailed in Dandarpur village of Etawah on Thursday when members of the Yadav Mahasabha allegedly indulged in brick-batting on being stopped from protesting against the assault on a Katha Vachak (religious text reciter). After gheraoing the Bakewar police station, Yadav Mahasabha members hurled stones when police stopped from towards Dandarpur. They pelted stones and damaged a police vehicle. The police use force to disperse them. Additional police forces were summoned. Police have detained 19 people and seized 13 vehicles. Police said no shots were fired but some viral videos showed cops chasing and firing into the air to control the crowd. TOI does not verify the authenticity of these videos. On June 21, two katha vachaks in Dandarpur village, were assaulted by a group of men after finding them to be non-Brahmins. Following a complaint, four villagers were arresred. An FIR was also filed against the katha vachaks by the opposing party which triggered protest from the Yadav Mahasabha on Thursday. Etawah SSP Brijseh Kumar Srivastava there was an attempt to cause unrest in Dandarpur and stones were thrown at a police vehicle; however, no police personnel was injured.
