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Taj Mahal vulnerable to pollution, no study on other monuments yet: Government
India | Aug 04, 2015, 08:35 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government has not carried out any specific study to identify monuments across the country with regards to their vulnerability to climate change and air pollution, the Lok Sabha was informed today.It has,
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Yamuna pollution threatens Taj: parliamentary panel
India | Jul 26, 2015, 05:12 PM ISTNew 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 | Jun 17, 2015, 04:14 PM ISTHistory 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 | Jun 04, 2015, 02:35 PM ISTLife 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 | Jun 03, 2015, 12:38 PM ISTGatimaan 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 | Jun 21, 2015, 03:51 PM ISTThe 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
National | May 13, 2015, 04:54 PM ISTNew 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 AM ISTNew 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 | Apr 05, 2015, 04:23 PM ISTAgra: 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 | Mar 29, 2015, 09:06 PM ISTAgra: 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 | Mar 28, 2015, 11:40 PM ISTTaj 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
Mar 17, 2015, 11:35 AM ISTNew 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 | Mar 03, 2015, 11:13 PM ISTAgra: 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 | Feb 02, 2015, 07:58 PM ISTGuwahati: 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 | Jan 30, 2015, 12:27 PM ISTAgra: 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
National | Jan 27, 2015, 08:07 AM ISTLucknow: 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 | Jan 24, 2015, 06:02 PM ISTNew 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 | Jan 23, 2015, 12:18 PM ISTAgra: 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 | Jan 22, 2015, 08:29 PM ISTNew 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 | Jan 22, 2015, 05:26 PM ISTAgra: 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