Swiss Institution New Seven Wonders of the World has included Taj in the list of contenders and efforts are on to bring Taj on top of the list.
The decision is based on the recommendations of an expert committee set up by the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government to review security arrangements at Ayodhya and the other three places following the terrorist strike.
Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action.
Marlyn Dustonwa is suspected to have committed suicide between 9 pm and 10 30 pm on Wednesday.
Meet Arunkumar Ramanlal Gandhi. The head of the M&A activities in the Tata Group, who called up Tata to convey Tata Steel's victory.
The United Liberation Front of Asom runs seven hotels of international standards in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet in Bangladesh and operates three bank accounts in that country, the Border Security Force said on Friday.
When it comes to Indian hotels, it's all about the palace.
The court, however, did not pass any orders as to who would foot the Rs 42.5-crore bill estimated by the committee for eco-restoration.
Singer Kailash Kher talks about his life, his films, and his process.
Singer Kailash Kher talks about his life, his films, and his process.
Here's a recap of the events from the past 48 hours.
National Geographic's new travel photography competition is entering its third week and is attracting stunning pictures from across the globe. Some of the jaw-dropping pictures show the famous "Firefall" of Yosemite National Park to a sunset at the Taj Mahal. The annual competition is accepting entries until May 3 at 12pm and asks for pictures in three categories: nature, cities and people.
The government is hopeful that with the permission of all relevant agencies the night viewing of the Taj can be resumed from November 25.
Uttar Pradesh's powerful minister Azam Khan will host a gala event on the occasion of Samajwadi Party founder and president Mulayam Singh Yadav's 75th birthday in Rampur on Friday and Saturday.
The court said the permission of the Archaeological Society of India and Union Home Ministry is necessary for the event.
Former PMs, ambassadors and high commissioners, including from Pakistan, are in the list of high profile invitees for the inaugural function of the 350th anniversary fete of the Taj Mahal.
The Archaeolological Survey of India on Friday filed a petition in the \n\nsupreme court challenging the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Wakf Board decision declaring the 17th\ncentury mughal monument Taj Mahal as Wakf property.
Beholding the beauty of the Taj Mahal from a chartered helicopter or booking an entire palace for accommodation - three in every hundred tourists worldwide have the luxury for such indulgence.
Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.
The former mayor of New York City is here to talk about leadership and more.
A 16-member team, led by Michael Vaughan, is in India for a three-Test and seven ODI series.
This Russian model has been officially declared to have the 'world's longest legs'.
The court said the Taj Mahal would remain open to public during moonlit nights as per schedule.
None of them will be installed on the main monument.
"Taj is a beautiful piece of architecture, more beautiful than me. I've always regarded it with admiration as it embodies love," Rai said.
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