The position of sovereign Indian States on the eve of independence, ultimately leading to integration with the Union of India later
The immediate aftermath of the victory of Maharaja Vijaysinhji of Rajpipla in the Epsom Derby 1934. Excerpt from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘A Maharaja’s Turf’
Chasing a dream. Prelude to Epsom Derby win of Maharaja Vijaysinhji of Rajpipla. Excerpts from Indra Vikram Singh’s book, ‘A Maharaja’s Turf’
On this day, 6th June, in the year 1934, Maharaja Vijaysinhji of Rajpipla won the blue riband of the turf, the Epsom Derby of England with his horse Windsor Lad. Excerpts from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘A Maharaja’s Turf’
Don Bradman’s teenage batting heroics at the local level a prelude to his exploits on the highest stage. Excerpt from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘Don’s Century’
On Don Bradman’s 112th birth anniversary, reproducing my article in the Indian Express on his centenary, 27th August 2008
How Maharaja Vijaysinhji improved the quality of cotton in Rajpipla State, bringing prosperity to farmers