Taj Mahal
What's inside? Photos of closed Taj Mahal rooms released
As debate over the 22 closed rooms in Taj Mahal reverberated in and out of the court last week, the Archaeological Survey of India has released pictures of some of the said underground rooms of the 17th century monument of love. The rooms were opened in January this year for conservation work.
BJP leader wants to open Taj Mahal rooms to look for 'Hindu idols'
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has filed a petition in India's Allahabad High Court to open 22 closed rooms of the Taj Mahal to ascertain reports of “hidden” idols of Hindu deities.
Taj Mahal closed as coronavirus cases jump to 125
The Taj Mahal in Agra and several other key historical monuments across India shut to visitors as part of the country’s ramped-up measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Seek experts’ help to assess damage of Taj Mahal: Indian SC to govt
India’s Supreme Court expresses concern over the change of colour of the 17th century white marble Taj Mahal in Agra saying the monument had become yellowish earlier and is now turning brownish and greenish.
Thunderstorm destroys Taj Mahal minarets
A violent storm destroys two ancient pillars at the entryways to the Taj Mahal, an official says, underscoring the fragility of the centuries-old marble monument to love.
India limits visits to Taj Mahal to 3 hours per person
India's most popular tourist attraction, the Taj Mahal, announces that visits will be capped at three hours.
Pay more to visit Taj Mahal
A visit to the Taj Mahal in India’s Agra is to cost more from April this year and foreign visitors may find the trip more comfortable with separate queues and a corridor from Agra railway station to the site and complimentary drinking water bottles.
Why is the Taj Mahal turning green?
Its gleaming white marble walls have for years been yellowed by India’s air pollution and now the Taj Mahal faces a fresh threat — from green insect excrement.
William and Kate pose on Taj Mahal bench
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sat together on the bench at the Taj Mahal in India where Diana, Princess of Wales, was pictured 24 years ago.
What's inside? Photos of closed Taj Mahal rooms released
As debate over the 22 closed rooms in Taj Mahal reverberated in and out of the court last week, the Archaeological Survey of India has released pictures of some of the said underground rooms of the 17th century monument of love. The rooms were opened in January this year for conservation work.
BJP leader wants to open Taj Mahal rooms to look for 'Hindu idols'
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has filed a petition in India's Allahabad High Court to open 22 closed rooms of the Taj Mahal to ascertain reports of “hidden” idols of Hindu deities.
Taj Mahal closed as coronavirus cases jump to 125
The Taj Mahal in Agra and several other key historical monuments across India shut to visitors as part of the country’s ramped-up measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Seek experts’ help to assess damage of Taj Mahal: Indian SC to govt
India’s Supreme Court expresses concern over the change of colour of the 17th century white marble Taj Mahal in Agra saying the monument had become yellowish earlier and is now turning brownish and greenish.
Thunderstorm destroys Taj Mahal minarets
A violent storm destroys two ancient pillars at the entryways to the Taj Mahal, an official says, underscoring the fragility of the centuries-old marble monument to love.
India limits visits to Taj Mahal to 3 hours per person
India's most popular tourist attraction, the Taj Mahal, announces that visits will be capped at three hours.
Pay more to visit Taj Mahal
A visit to the Taj Mahal in India’s Agra is to cost more from April this year and foreign visitors may find the trip more comfortable with separate queues and a corridor from Agra railway station to the site and complimentary drinking water bottles.
Why is the Taj Mahal turning green?
Its gleaming white marble walls have for years been yellowed by India’s air pollution and now the Taj Mahal faces a fresh threat — from green insect excrement.
William and Kate pose on Taj Mahal bench
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sat together on the bench at the Taj Mahal in India where Diana, Princess of Wales, was pictured 24 years ago.
Taj Mahal chandelier crash investigation ordered
The Indian authorities order an inquiry into why a chandelier hanging at the entrance of the country's most famous monument, the Taj Mahal, crashed to the ground earlier this week.