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Julia Roberts visits the Taj Mahal

Julia Roberts visits the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The actress was spotted with her husband Daniel Moder and their children on a sightseeing visit at Taj Mahal that was voted to be among the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2008.

SC expresses concern over change of colour of Taj Mahal

SC expresses concern over change of colour of Taj Mahal

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The apex court pulled up the authorities for not taking appropriate steps to preserve and protect the Taj.

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: England players visit the Taj Mahal

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: England players visit the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

England cricketers Joe Root, Jos Buttler, David Willey and Liam Plunkett visited the Taj Mahal.

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor -- a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world. Hussain died from 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis', a lung disease, in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.

PIX: Oprah visits the Taj Mahal

PIX: Oprah visits the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The chat show diva seemed to enjoy her trip in Agra.

American students held with Taj Mahal stone

American students held with Taj Mahal stone

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

Two American students' desire to keep a small relic of famous Taj Mahal landed them into trouble when they were detained for interrogation for almost three hours by ASI and CISF officials said.

Taj Mahal was made by blood and sweat of Bharat Mata's sons: Yogi

Taj Mahal was made by blood and sweat of Bharat Mata's sons: Yogi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

UP CM said 'it does not matter who built it and for what reason; it was built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers'.

In Pictures: The many faces of the Taj Mahal!

In Pictures: The many faces of the Taj Mahal!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

We had asked you, our readers to send us the best photograph you've shot of the Taj Mahal. Here is the first set of responses.

PIX: Kajal Aggarwal visits the Taj Mahal

PIX: Kajal Aggarwal visits the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Kajal Aggarwal was left spellbound when she visited the Taj Mahal for the first time in her life.

Lata's Favourite Madhubala Song

Lata's Favourite Madhubala Song

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Madhubala stipulated in her contracts that she wanted only me to do her playback singing.'

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

It has been rated second after Cambodia's Angkor Wat.

Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty welcome Eiffel Tower on Twitter

Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty welcome Eiffel Tower on Twitter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The Taj Mahal joined New York's Empire State Building in welcoming the tall Paris tower to the world of microblogging.

Taj Mahal losing sheen, turning yellow

Taj Mahal losing sheen, turning yellow

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The committee, headed by Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury, recommended that caution should be taken to retain the original glory of the Taj which is turning yellow day by day.

Share your BEST photograph of the Taj Mahal!

Share your BEST photograph of the Taj Mahal!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Tell us about your visit to this Wonder of the World along with a picture. We'll publish the best ones here.

Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Taj Mahal is popular among virtual travellers.

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon.

Security tightened at Taj Mahal after terror alert

Security tightened at Taj Mahal after terror alert

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Security at the Taj Mahal in Agra has been tightened following threats of an imminent terrorist attack.The Taj Mahal, a monument of unsurpassable architectural beauty, is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world.The Central Industrial Security Force has been deployed to protect the Taj Mahal internally, while the state police has been given the duty of maintaining the monument's external security.

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The genesis of India's most-loved dish may go to canny cooks in the Mughal era, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Taj Mahal chandelier crashes, raises concern about maintenance

Taj Mahal chandelier crashes, raises concern about maintenance

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A 60-kg British-era copper chandelier at the main entrance of 17th century Taj Mahal crashed down recently, prompting the Archaeological Survey of India to initiate a probe into the matter.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.

Cameron Diaz wants to see the Taj Mahal

Cameron Diaz wants to see the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The actress wants to see the universal symbol of love, and palaces of Jaipur in India.

BJP MLA: Taj Mahal built by traitor, not part of our history

BJP MLA: Taj Mahal built by traitor, not part of our history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The BJP too described the Muslim rule in India as 'barbaric'.

Dubai's Taj Mahal attracts large crowds

Dubai's Taj Mahal attracts large crowds

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The replica is close to the one at Agra in grandeur and almost three-fourths the size of the original.

UP Sunni Waqf claims Taj Mahal

UP Sunni Waqf claims Taj Mahal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Describing the Waqf Board decision as "not in the interest of Taj Mahal," a representative of the Archaeological Survey of India, who attended the hearing, said it would challenge it in the court of law.

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Glimpses from the Trudeau photo diary in India on Day 1.

Hotel Taj Mahal to reopen on Dec 21

Hotel Taj Mahal to reopen on Dec 21

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Hotel Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, which came under terrorist attacks last month, on Saturday said it will reopen the rooms in the Taj Mahal Tower on December 21. The hotel will reopen at 7 pm on Sunday, December 21, according to a statement from Indian Hotels Company. The hotel's heritage wing (Taj Palace), which bore the brunt of the damage, however, would take some more time to reopen.

Maharashtra polls: 4,140 candidates in fray for 288 seats

Maharashtra polls: 4,140 candidates in fray for 288 seats

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

A total of 4,140 candidates were left in the fray for 288 Maharashtra assembly seats after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday, a poll official said.

The Taj Mahal's love story returns!

The Taj Mahal's love story returns!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Shiraz: A Romance of India, a 1928 Indo-British-German silent classic, will tell the epic tale once again. And you're invited.

Now, book your entry ticket to the Taj Mahal online

Now, book your entry ticket to the Taj Mahal online

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Now you can book online your entry tickets to the Taj Mahal in Agra and Humayun's Tomb in the national capital.

DON'T MISS: An evening at Jal Mahal

DON'T MISS: An evening at Jal Mahal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

A Ganesh Nadar visited Jaipur recently and came back impressed with the city's jewel --the Jal Mahal.

Aliens targetting the Taj Mahal?

Aliens targetting the Taj Mahal?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Nope, thankfully. Turns out, this picture is just a specially created visual for the Scott Derickson-directed The Day the Earth Stood Still, a contemporary reinvention of the 1951 classic sci-fi flick. This new rendition stars Keanu Reeves of The Matrix fame alongside Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates and John Cleese.

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The students -- who were from the Central Agricultural University in Imphal -- had gone to visit the monument as part of an all-India educational tour.

Terrorist threat at Taj Mahal, security upped

Terrorist threat at Taj Mahal, security upped

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Security has been beefed up at the world famous monument Taj Mahal following reports of a threat from a Pakistan-based terror outfit.

Taj Mahal fabulous, fantastique: Sarkozy

Taj Mahal fabulous, fantastique: Sarkozy

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

At the At Home hosted by President Pratibha Patil, the diminutive French leader was something of a rock star as guests vied with each other for his autograph.

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was a man who like Buddha transformed himself into achieving the impossible and being an inspiration for many generations to come, says business thinker Mudit Jain.

Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI

Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

French president Emmanuel Macron arrived on Thursday in a decked-up Jaipur city, where he will spend several hours savouring the sites -- and perhaps some roadside chai -- before engaging in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening India France ties.

Azam Khan wouldn't mind getting Taj Mahal demolished

Azam Khan wouldn't mind getting Taj Mahal demolished

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Terming the money spent on building the Taj Mahal as "unjustified", Uttar Pradesh's Urban Development minister Azam Khan said that he would have led the mob had they decided to bring it down.

Sarkozy, Bruni pay surprise visit to Taj Mahal

Sarkozy, Bruni pay surprise visit to Taj Mahal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

French President Nicolas Sarkozy could not wait to keep his date with Taj Mahal in the company of his wife Carla Bruni.