The Aesthete
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The first citizen of Jodhpur, Maharaja Gaj Singh II, from the erstwhile royal family of Marwar, recounts to ESL his passion for cars, the majesty of his palaces, and little-known details about where he shops in Jodhpur.

Deepali Nandwani
The Aesthete

Luxury is an art of fine existence. Luxury is what makes you feel elated. True luxury has more to do with taste, excellence and style, than with sheer indulgence, with which it is sometimes confused. Luxury could also mean evoking the finer refinements of life. Today, though we are blessed with several conveniences due to technological advancements, luxury tends to be connected with the ‘good old days’, for example, my extensive posse of vintage cars.

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