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  Yamuna pollution threatens Taj: parliamentary panel

  India | July 26, 2015 17:12 IST

  New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over pollution affecting the Taj Mahal and linked it to the polluted Yamuna river that flows along the monument in Agra.The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and

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  5 important history events of 17th June

  Who cares | June 17, 2015 16:14 IST

  History is not created in a day! But, a day can bring many changes in history. Following are five historical events that happened this day and changed the future course of the world.1. In the

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  Affordable travel destinations: 5 places you can visit in just Rs. 3000

  Lifestyle | June 04, 2015 14:35 IST

  Life in metro cities is becoming really hectic with every passing day. At some point our mind and body do ask for a break. Break from the fast running city life, from the scorching heat

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  10 facts to know about Gatimaan Express, India's fastest train till date

  India | June 03, 2015 12:38 IST

  Gatimaan Express is a semi high speed train that will run between New Delhi and Agra.The train will be a boon for tourists visiting the city of Taj Mahal from Delhi.This will be the fastest

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  Is Taj Mahal turning yellow? I think Red!

  India | June 21, 2015 15:51 IST

  The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma are at loggerheads since some time. While the former is claiming that the ancient monument of love, the eighth wonder – Taj Mahal is

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  Taj Mahal not turning yellow, government tells Parliament

  Politics | May 13, 2015 16:54 IST

  New Delhi: The Taj Mahal is not turning yellow due to pollution and the necessary steps are being taken for the preservation of the historic Agra monument, Parliament was informed today.The required actions are being

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  Parliamentary panel calls for 'multi-pronged' strategy to protect Taj Mahal

  India | May 10, 2015 11:05 IST

  New Delhi: Amidst reports pointing at the discolouration of Taj Mahal, a parliamentary panel has recommended that a “multi-pronged” strategy be adopted to preserve the “pristine beauty” of the monument and asked the Archeological Survey

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  Taj Mahal gets record holiday crowd

  India | April 05, 2015 16:23 IST

  Agra: The extended weekend saw a record crowd at the Taj Mahal on Saturday.Sources in the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which maintains the 17th century monument, said 45,408 tickets were sold on Saturday. The figure

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  Is Taj loosing it's sheen as tourism is declining in Agra?

  India | March 29, 2015 21:06 IST

  Agra: Agra, one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map, is witnessing downfall in number of tourists from last two years.The effect of this slump has also affected the state government's treasury. Revenue

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  Court dismisses plea for declaring Taj Mahal a Shiva temple

  India | March 28, 2015 23:40 IST

  Taj Mahal a Shiva Temple? Court says no!Agra: A civil court has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Taj Mahal was a Hindu temple and that its ownership should be transferred to the Hindu community.The petition

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  Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

  March 17, 2015 11:35 IST

  New Delhi: Agra's tourist attraction Taj Mahal has emerged as the most popular in Asia for global 'virtual travellers', according to Google."Taj Mahal has emerged as one of the most popular Asian places for global

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  Mumtaz was mummified, claims a book on Taj Mahal.

  India | March 03, 2015 23:13 IST

  Agra: In a severe revelation that could take away the age old love story behind the creation of Taj Mahal, a book  claims that  Mumtaz Mahal, in whose remembrance, the grand monument was built, was

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  SFI demands probe in denial of entry to North East students to Taj Mahal

  India | February 02, 2015 19:58 IST

  Guwahati: The Students Federation of India today demanded an inquiry into the alleged denial of entry to the Taj Mahal to a group of girl students from the state. In a letter to Assam Chief Minister

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  Fuel-guzzling vehicles to go off Taj Trapezium Zone

  India | January 30, 2015 12:27 IST

  Agra: Commercial vehicles running on diesel and petrol will not be permitted to run in the eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone from July 31.The Central Pollution Control Board delineated the Taj Trapezium Zone on the basis

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  Akhilesh Yadav regrets missing opportunity to welcome Obama in Agra

  Politics | January 27, 2015 8:07 IST

  Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday regretted missing opportunity to welcome US President Barack Obama, who was scheduled to visit the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra."Attended the President's dinner. Missed the opportunity

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  Barack Obama leaves US for India, Taj visit cancelled

  India | January 24, 2015 18:02 IST

  New Delhi:  US President Barack Obama has left Andrews Air Force Base this evening for his highly anticipated three-day landmark trip to India on an invitation by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Obama is accompanied by

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  Barack Obama visit: Taj Mahal spruced up

  India | January 23, 2015 12:18 IST

  Agra: The Taj Mahal and its surrounding areas are being spruced up ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Agra.Besides, the fresh spell of rainfall has also helped 'cleaning' the Taj Mahal as it

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  Obama in India: US President, Michelle arrive Sunday, to visit Agra

  India | January 22, 2015 20:29 IST

  New Delhi: US President Barack Obama will arrive in India Jan 25 along with his wife Michelle on a three-day state visit, described Thursday as the culmination of "qualitative reinvigoration" of bilateral ties since Prime

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  Taj Mahal sparkles after spell of shower

  India | January 22, 2015 17:26 IST

  Agra: Heavy showers since early morning today washed all the dust and pollutants turning Taj Mahal sparkling white ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to the city on January 27.The authorities have stepped up

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  From Raj Ghat to Taj Mahal: Barack Obama's Delhi diary

  World | January 22, 2015 10:37 IST

  Washington: Reflecting the economic focus of President Barack Obama's trip to India as guest of honour at its Republic Day, top commerce officials, members of Congress and top American business leaders will accompany him. First