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Sabarimala ‘missing gold’: Kerala High Court puts focus on ‘larger conspiracy’

October 22, 2025 4:46 am

The special investigation team probing the case submitted an interim report before the court

How a Travancore Maharaja thwarted Dutch colonial ambitions in India

July 31, 2025 1:34 pm

In their new book, God’s Own Empire: The extraordinary life of Marthanda Varma of Travancore, published by Penguin, authors Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat describe in vivid detail the life and legacy of Marthanda Varma. 

Kerala temple board's reverential invitation to Travancore royals triggers row

November 14, 2023 3:29 am

Under fire, the board met on Monday and removed its director of cultural and archaeological affairs, Madhusoodanan Nair, from his post.

A raja’s residence, Russian cavalry base: Travancore House through the years

August 07, 2023 7:14 am

Designed in the Palladian or colonial style, the building is known for its symmetry, classical components, and majestic appearance.

Who was Sir CP, whose 'independent Travancore mission' ended with assassination bid

November 14, 2022 1:28 am

Amid the Kerala Governor-government spat, BJP's Prakash Javadekar and state minister V Sivankutty have traded allegations over the erstwhile Travancore Diwan Sir CP Ramaswamy Iyer. Here is a brief history of 'Sir CP', as he was known.

Judge takes charge as head of panel

April 26, 2014 11:44 pm

The Supreme Court, in its interim order, had asked a five-member administrative body, headed by the district judge, to take charge.

Head of Travancore royal family dies at 91

December 17, 2013 4:22 am

The cremation was held on the premises of the family palace Monday afternoon with state honours.

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