I was armed with two dictaphones -- and a bottle of whisky that the editor had paid for, to lubricate the conversation.
Glimpses of flooded areas near the Taj Mahal as the Yamuna river overflowed following heavy rains, July 18, 2023.
Iconic landmarks shrouded in smog, casting a hazy veil over their majestic appearances.
Holi celebrations have begun. Glimpses from Agra, Varanasi, New Delhi and Patna...
Learn about the historical spots in India most visited by domestic tourists.
The Royal Tour concludes back in India on Saturday, April 16.
That's Bettina Anderson, who has been Don Jr's partner for over a year.
Readers share what the Taj Mahal means to them.
An African couple undergoing IVF treatment in Delhi were found dead in each other's arms after a devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel claimed their lives along with 19 others. Rescuers described the scene as a profound symbol of love, with the couple embracing in their final moments.
President Donald Trump is a big fan of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, seeking to dismiss allegations of rising anti-India rhetoric in the US.
Tourists at the Taj Mahal were asked to follow Covid protocols and were thermal screened and sanitised before entering the premises.
Beneath the high-technology systems and modern infrastructure, Noida international airport is attempting to tell a quieter story -- one rooted in the cultural and spiritual landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.
The Red Fort attracted 5 per cent of domestic tourists in FY25.
Tahawwur Rana has the answers to festering questions on the 26/11 terror attacks and the NIA must pry it out of him, even if they have to feed him biryani, advocates Athimuthu Ganesh Nadar.
Lawyer Ujjwal Nikam says that while justice has been delivered to some victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, their conspirators are still hiding in Pakistan. He criticizes Pakistan's handling of the trials of those arrested and calls for action against masterminds like Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.
I understand its impeccable architecture and intricate art much more. I was overwhelmed by its timeless beauty.'
Readers share their photographs of Taj Mahal. You can share yours too!
Please continue to e-mail your festive pictures and stories to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: Navratri, Durga Puja, Golu 2025). Don't forget to include your name and location. We will publish the best photographs on Rediff.
Ex-Victoria's Secret model Jasmine Tookes and husband Juan David Borrero visit the world's greatest symbol of love.
His wards are busy playing the IPL, so Indian cricket's Head Coach Rahul Dravid took some time off to savour the majesty of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
'Although India has a lot more to offer in terms of tourism other than the Taj, yet there is nothing compared to the Taj Mahal.'
The scheduled visit of Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Agra has been cancelled. The cancellation was confirmed by officials, though no reason was provided. Muttaqi is currently on a six-day trip to India, the first such visit by a senior Taliban minister in four years.
With just 50 days to go for the first game, the ICC Men's ODI World Cup Trophy traveled to the Taj Mahal on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that significant progress has been made in negotiations with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. However, President Donald Trump remains cautious, vowing not to accept a 'bad deal' regarding Iran's nuclear programme and regional stability.
The Infinite Saree campaign is using India's most iconic garment to demand a law against marital rape in the country.
The senior IPS officer said Tata displayed resoluteness, uncharacteristic of his calm demeanour, when the iconic hotel came under attack.
He was accorded a traditional welcome by Braj folk artists on his arrival at the airport.
'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'
The casino, the last of the Atlantic City casinos bearing Donald Trump's name, will close in September.
He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.
We had asked you, dear readers, to send us the best photograph you've shot of the Taj Mahal and we've been inundated with responses.
People sit on the banks of the Yamuna river with the Taj Mahal as backdrop at sunset.
How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?
These 8 states emerged as the country's most-travelled destinations for local Indian visitors, according to Ministry Of Tourism's most recent statistics which are from 2024.
Usha, 40, and Vance, 41, who met while attending Yale Law School, have three kids -- Ewan, 8, Vivek, 5, and Mirabel, 4.
Young women celebrate Holi at the Taj Mahal complex.
