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PIX: Canadian PM in India; visits Taj, Humayun's tomb

"It's really a gift of beauty for all humanity," said Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper as he visited the Taj Mahal, walking hand in hand with his wife Laureen, marvelling at the 17th century......

Tum bohot accha kar rahe ho, Obamaji told them

A group of kids met US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama when the couple was visiting Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi. They may not know how big a leader they had met, but they sure......

A history lesson for the Obamas

K K Mohammad, who took the US First Couple around Humayun's Tomb while explaining its history, tells Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt that the tour was a crash course in architecture and history for the......

Pic: Obama floored by 'spectacular' Humayun's Tomb

United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Sunday had a glimpse of India's rich cultural and historic heritage as they visited the 450-year-old Mughal marvel Humayun's Tomb in......

Humayun lies in wait for Obama

Barack Obama's staff could not have chosen a better venue than Humayun's Tomb for his only cultural outing in the capital, says Archana Masih. In a city as historic as Delhi -- one that writer......

Delhi, Mumbai among world's richest cities

There are some cities in the world where earnings are really high. Based on a ranking released by UBS, a Swiss banking giant, we present 30 most richest cities, including two from India, in the......

Muhammad Yunus resigns from Grameen Bank

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has stepped down as the managing director of Grameen Bank, a week after Bangladesh's Supreme Court dismissed his appeal to remain as head of the pioneering......

Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about whether China will replace the United States as the economic powerhouse, whether India will overtake China and whether Pakistan is a failed economic......

Rivals reap harvest as Honda, Toyota hit

As uncertainties persist over sourcing of automotive components from Japan in the wake of last month's earthquake and tsunami, Japanese automaker Toyota has cut production in India, while......

NRI bizman is Asian of the Year 2010

A leading NRI entrepreneur has been chosen for the Asian of the Year 2010 Award for his outstanding success in making a Christmas decorations business into a multi-million pounds industry.......

Bollywood? Not just yet, say Jennifer Lopez

Her moves have made her a global superstar and a sex symbol, but you won't be seeing Jennifer Lopez shimmying to a Bollywood track in the near future. The diva is busy promoting her latest album......

Back from Cannes, Minissha loses baggage

Minissha Lamba, who was on her way back to India from the Cannes Film Festival, lost her baggage at Nice airport. 'Disaster has struck. A baggage of mine has been stolen at Nice Airport. I can't......

Why Shah Rukh Khan did not attend Lara Dutta's wedding

Shah Rukh Khan chose to attend Vivek Biyani's wedding reception on Saturday, giving his Don 2 co-star Lara Dutta's Goa wedding a miss. Vivek Biyani, for those who don't know, is the nephew of......

Bollywood's Best Hindi Films of 2010

What an unbelievably temperamental year! The year 2010 showed the door to established filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Guzaarish), Karan Johar (My Name is Khan), Mani Ratnam (Raavan),......

Kavita Seth: Wake Up Sid changed my life

Singer Kavita Seth shot to fame with her chart-topping Sufi rendition of Gunja Sa Koi Iktara from the film Wake Up Sid. Today, just a year later, she finds herself one of the......

NZ Tests: Team India's report card

Harish Kotian rates Team India after the encounters with the Kiwis. India, ranked No 1 in Tests, faced a tough battle from New Zealand ranked way below at eighth as the first two Tests ended in......

Is Ponting the best man to lead Aus for Ashes?

Australia captain Ricky Ponting insists he is the right man to lead the team for Ashes despite critics calling for his head after the Test series debacle in India. Australia suffered its......

Mystery men may be Dunga's worst nightmare

Dunga's Brazil have often looked at a loss when trying to break down packed defences and facing the mystery men from North Korea in their opening Group G game at Ellis Park on Tuesday could be......

Football Images: Ghana vs Serbia

An 85th minute penalty by Asamoah Gyan gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Serbia and Africa its first victory of this World Cup finals on Sunday in a match which brought a true flavour of the continent to......

Ind, Aus could soon host day-night Tests: Morgan

ICC president David Morgan on Monday said he is hopeful of day-night Tests being played in either Australia or India in the near future. The ICC chief said it "won't be too long" before day-night......

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Q. Name the city where Humayun Tomb is located?
Pravin: A. more

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Q. What Delhi is famous for?
Aabha Mehra: A. Nizamuddin east ,Delhi more

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Q. Identify the location Moghul Gardens
Hitler: A. Delhi is a city of historical Importance...You can find many Archaelogical sites here. Famous ones are- The Red Fort, The Qutub Minar( it's a high...... more

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Q. Chalo Delhi Darshan-HOHO bus service:Lotus Temple, Humayun Tomb,Qutubminar Birla MandirIndira Gandhi Memorial,Teen Murthi BhawanConnaught Place (Palika Bazar) RajghatRed FortAkshardamTemple all in Rs 300 Per Day - Hop on Hop Off AC bus service (HoHo) and Delhi Metro-How many of you are ready to give it a try ??
Hitler: A. BAHUT BADIYA JI --- HUME BHI LE CHALIYE more

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Web results for Humayun Tomb

Conservation of Nila Gumbad kicks off

Efforts to secure the patch of land on which the Nila Gumbad stands have finally borne fruit, with the Northern Railway handing over the plot to... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Conservation-of-Nila-Gumbad-kicks-off/articleshow/20184332.cms

Mughal era tombs restored to their traditional grandeur

"For conservation to be successful in our country it is necessary that we return to a craft-based approach where master craftsmen are empowered to... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/mughal-era-tombs-restored-to-their-traditional-grandeur/article4735436.ece

Breathing life into Hyderabad's Qutb Shahi tombs

After many a hiccup, the Agha Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) finally commenced restoration work at the historic Qutb Shahi tombs here on Saturday.... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/breathing-life-into-hyderabads-qutb-shahi-tombs/article4728066.ece

Moon in a lake

It is India in the 18th century. Even that far back in time, this land Hindoostan, as it was then called is an ancient one. It is marked with... ...

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130517/jsp/opinion/story_16902391.jsp

Gurgaons the new film shoot hub

Emraan Hashmi in a scene from Ek Thi Daayan which was shot in Gurgaon RELATED Bollywood loves the city's urban and corporate vibe After an overdose... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Gurgaons-the-new-film-shoot-hub/articleshow/20067705.cms

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