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At Fatehpur Sikri, Sarkozys pray for a son

They may be the French First Couple, but at the famous Fatehpur Sikri dargah of saint Salim Chisthi they walked barefoot with their heads covered and prayed for a son just like Mughal Emperor Akbar......

Mayawati to lease out govt hotels to private players

In a quiet move, the Mayawati government has decided to give away bulk of its hotels and tourist bungalows on long-term lease to private players. While a decision to that effect was taken by the......

Should the dragon be kept out of Kashmir?

Will China dump Pakistan? Will it continue to fluctuate in its policy on Kashmir? These intense questions and many more were raised at the international conference on the violence-hit state held in......

Nobel Peace Prize: Empty chair makes tough statement to China

Chinese activist Liu Xiaobo, who is serving an 11-year jail term for demanding more fundemental rights in the communist nation, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in......

Sarkozy, Bruni pay surprise visit to Taj Mahal

French President Nicolas Sarkozy could not wait to keep his date with Taj Mahal in the company of his wife Carla Bruni. The French First Couple advanced their visit to the monument of love in Agra......

Fate of airport near Taj hangs in limbo

Uttar Pradesh government's plan for an international airport in the Agra-Mathura region appears to have run into rough weather. Barely five months after Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav dropped his......

PM's advisors gung-ho on growth, curbing inflation

The Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council on Monday projected the economic growth in the country at 8.6 per cent for the current fiscal on the back of rebound in farm output and inflation to......

The story behind the amazing marketing of 3 idiots

3 Idiots happens to be the biggest grosser of all times in Bollywood. Sample this: the film has so far made Rs 335 crore (Rs 3.35 billion); overseas, it has grossed $16 million (Rs 71 crore).......

All you wanted to know about Bt brinjal

Bacillus Thuringiensis Brinjal, popularly known as Bt brinjal, is at the centre of a major controversy in India. Bt brinjal, a genetically modified strain created by India's number one seeds......

Agra gets a Mughal-age shopping plaza

To lend a Mughal-era ambience to shopping in the city of the Taj, Quality Constructions Ltd, an Agra-based real-estate developer, announced the completion of its Taj shopping plaza project near Taj......

Pix: Ranbir visits Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah

After Katrina Kaif's trip to Fatehpur Sikri before her film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan released, Ranbir Kapoor paid a visit to Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah with his Rockstar director Imtiaz Ali to......

Pix: Katrina pays a visit to Fatehpur Sikri in Agra

Katrina Kaif took time out from the promotional activities of her new film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan to visit the shrine of Sheikh Salim Chisti at Fatehpur Sikri, near Agra. The actress had visited......

Remembering Hema Malini's unforgettable roar in Lal Patthar

In this series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Raaj Kumar-Hema Malini-Raakhee-Vinod Mehra starrer, Lal Patthar (1971). What extreme repercussions can......

Where pickpockets and chess meet

Looks like Bollywood is not done with exposing the underbelly of Mumbai just yet. The latest movie to join the bandwagon is Bhindi Bazaar Inc set against the bylanes of Mumbai. The......

Where have you seen these gals before?

In the world of tinsel town, where pretty faces are launched every other Friday, it can get difficult to keep track. Here's a quick recap of the women who have featured in recent movies. Click......

Smith confident of filling in Warne's boots

From being part of the New South Wales squad that won the inaugural Champions League T20 (in 2009) to a member of the Australian team back in the subcontinent to defend its world title, Steven......

Mahesh and I need to get back to the groove: Paes

As the Indian Express join forces after nine long years in Chennai, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi will be hoping this reunion would help them prepare well and win the Australian Open, says our......

Images: Tevez on target as Man City beat Liverpool 3-0

Carlos Tevez claimed two second-half goals as a confident Manchester City overwhelmed Liverpool 3-0 to underline their Premier League title credentials on Monday. Newly-signed England midfielder......

Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for oracle octopus

Madrid zoo made a transfer bid for Paul the oracle octopus on Thursday, telling his aquarium in Germany it would outbid all others and give him a warm welcome in gratitude for predicting Spain's......

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Q. Is it advisable to hire a guide while visiting Fatehpur Sikri ?
Shiv Bhatia: A. more

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Q. Fatehpur Sikri ye words sunn kar kis ki yaad aati hai ?
Shiv Bhatia: A. yes!! more

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Q. QUIZ -The royal city at Fatehpur Sikri, was built in whose honour ?
Truth Exposed: A. mujhe to Manju Sikri ki yaad aayee.... more

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Another promise of restoration

Even as I await news of a promise of restoration of a heritage building being kept, namely that of Khalsa Mahal, I'm delighted once again with the... ...

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In the footsteps of Akbar

An emperor, who had everything, walked from Agra under the scorching sun like a commoner to the darbar of Salim Chishti seeking the blessings of... ...

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Industrialist shot dead on Agra-Jaipur highway

Agra: An industrialist from Agra was shot dead by unidentified assailants who ambushed his car on the Agra-Jaipur highway, police said... ...

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Remembering Hema Malini's unforgettable roar in Lal Patthar

In this series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at�Raaj Kumar-Hema Malini-Raakhee-Vinod Mehra starrer,�Lal Patthar... ...

http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-remembering-hema-malinis-unforgettable-roar-in-lal-patthar-100-years/20130515.htm

A portrait of the past

Last week brought the heartening news that the National Art Gallery at the Egmore Museum complex is to be restored at a cost of Rs. 11 crore. For... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/a-portrait-of-the-past/article4712422.ece

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At Fatehpur Sikri, Sarkozys pray for a son

Mayawati to lease out govt hotels to private players

Should the dragon be kept out of Kashmir?

Nobel Peace Prize: Empty chair makes tough statement to China

Sarkozy, Bruni pay surprise visit to Taj Mahal

Fate of airport near Taj hangs in limbo

PM's advisors gung-ho on growth, curbing inflation

The story behind the amazing marketing of 3 idiots

All you wanted to know about Bt brinjal

Agra gets a Mughal-age shopping plaza

Pix: Ranbir visits Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah

Pix: Katrina pays a visit to Fatehpur Sikri in Agra

Remembering Hema Malini's unforgettable roar in Lal Patthar

Where pickpockets and chess meet

Where have you seen these gals before?

Smith confident of filling in Warne's boots

Mahesh and I need to get back to the groove: Paes

Images: Tevez on target as Man City beat Liverpool 3-0

Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for oracle octopus

People speak for fatehpur sikri

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