印度泰姬陵将限时参观 每次最多3小时
7 years ago

印度泰姬陵将限时参观 每次最多3小时

China Daily  

作为爱情的象征，印度泰姬陵每年吸引着数百万游客。鉴于逗留游客数量过多带来的问题，印度有关部门发布公告宣布，从4月1日开始，所有游客购票游览泰姬陵一次最多逗留3小时，如想逗留更多时间，需再付费。 来源：人民网 One of India's most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is planning to place a three-hour cap on visits to avoid overcrowding at the popular tourist location. 泰姬陵是印度最著名的地标建筑之一。为避免这一著名景点过于拥挤，印度计划将游客每次游览泰姬陵的时间限制在3小时以内。 The enormous white marble tomb, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can attract at least 50,000 visitors a day on the weekend, according to a spokesman for the Archaeological Survey of India, which oversees the Taj Mahal. 泰姬陵始建于17世纪，由伊斯兰教莫卧儿王朝君主沙贾汗为纪念他的第三任妻子——已故皇后慕塔芝玛哈（姬蔓•芭奴的封号）兴建，于1648年竣工。姬蔓•芭奴在生产时去世。 Currently it draws at least seven million visitors every year and was recently described by Tourism Minister Alphons Kannanthanam as "India's pride." 迪姆利说，这一游览时间限制将从4月1日起实施，本地和外国游客都需遵守。 The spokesman said there was no suggestion of a cap on the total number of visitors to the Taj Mahal at this stage, saying it would be wrong to deny people who had come from far away to visit the monument a ticket.

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Meet the Insta-Bhopalis: Muslim Influencers Showcasing the City a Reel at a Time
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The Quint  

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Taj Mahal receives bomb threat, Agra police conducts searches at monument

India TV News  

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4 months ago

Foreigner on visit to Taj Mahal with elderly father says he ‘prefers separate line’ so they ‘don’t face problems’

Live Mint  

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian restaurants in Chateauroux offer a ‘home away from home’ food at Olympics

The Hindu  

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A Hindu outfit moves Civil Court in Agra to seek a ban on Shah Jahan's Urs in Taj Mahal
1 year, 1 month ago

A Hindu outfit moves Civil Court in Agra to seek a ban on Shah Jahan's Urs in Taj Mahal

Op India  

Days before the 369th ‘Urs’ of Mughal Tyrant Shah Jahan to be held at Taj Mahal, Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha has filed a petition before a Civil Court in Agra seeking a ban on the commemoration of Shah Jahan’s death. The ASI replied that neither Mughals, nor the British government or the Government of India have allowed ‘Urs’ celebration in …

Taj Mahal not built by king Shahjahan Delhi High Court PIL demands history books correction latest updates uttar pradesh – India TV
1 year, 4 months ago

Taj Mahal not built by king Shahjahan Delhi High Court PIL demands history books correction latest updates uttar pradesh – India TV

India TV News  

Taj Mahal history : The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Archeological Survey of India to decide representation seeking change in the books of history pertaining to the construction of the Taj Mahal, claiming there is no historical evidence of demolition of palace of Raja Man Singh and fresh construction of Taj Mahal on the same site. The bench …

Delhi HC directs ASI to probe Hindu Sena plea on ‘wrong facts’ about Taj Mahal
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi HC directs ASI to probe Hindu Sena plea on ‘wrong facts’ about Taj Mahal

Live Mint  

Taj Mahal plea: The Delhi High Court has asked the Archeological Survey of India to look into Hindu Sena representation plea that the Taj Mahal was not constructed by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The plea by the Hindu Sena representation seeks that alleged factually wrong information about the Taj Mahal, its age, and who constructed it should …

Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan but…, PIL filed at Delhi HC
1 year, 4 months ago

Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan but…, PIL filed at Delhi HC

Live Mint  

In a bizarre claim, a petition was filed at the Delhi High Court citing Taj Mahal was not built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and accordingly, sought direction for the Centre to publish the correct history of the iconic monument. Surjit Singh Yadav, Hindu Sena President, who filed the petition, noted Taj Mahal was originally the palace of Raja Man …

Tiruvarur village gets a ‘Taj Mahal’ tomb as tribute to a beloved mother
1 year, 9 months ago

Tiruvarur village gets a ‘Taj Mahal’ tomb as tribute to a beloved mother

The Hindu  

A near-replica of Agra’s Taj Mahal has been making news this week, as reports about the marble mausoleum built in Ammaiyappan village, Tiruvarur, by a son for his mother who passed away in 2020, have been going viral online. Mr. Dawood, who is a rice merchant based out of Chennai, said that the resemblance to Taj Mahal was almost incidental. …

ADF suggests steps to promote lesser-known Agra monuments
1 year, 10 months ago

ADF suggests steps to promote lesser-known Agra monuments

Hindustan Times  

Agra Demands from various quarters to promote lesser-known monuments in the Taj city notwithstanding, the focus continues to remain on the iconic Taj Mahal. ASI stamped eight monuments through tickets in Agra, including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Etmaduddaula, Rambagh and Mariam Tomb. “Besides the Taj Mahal, both Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are world …

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower
2 years, 5 months ago

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower

India Today  

As the Archaeological Survey of India keeps the iconic Taj Mahal closed for tourists on Fridays to facilitate weekly maintenance of the monument, and Friday namaz that takes place at the royal mosque inside the monument, the Agra administration has found other ways to allow tourists to view the Taj Mahal, without entering the premises. Just like the Agra Development …

Preserve and protect: SC bans all commercial activities around Taj Mahal
2 years, 6 months ago

Preserve and protect: SC bans all commercial activities around Taj Mahal

Firstpost  

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ASI shares images of Taj Mahal’s ‘underground cells’
2 years, 10 months ago

ASI shares images of Taj Mahal’s ‘underground cells’

The Hindu  

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ASI releases pictures of 22 underground rooms of Taj Mahal | Pics Inside
2 years, 10 months ago

ASI releases pictures of 22 underground rooms of Taj Mahal | Pics Inside

India Today  

Following the widespread debate over the 22 locked rooms in the basement of the Taj Mahal, the Archaeological Survey of India has tried to diffuse the tension by releasing pictures of the restoration work done inside these rooms. Agra ASI chief R K Patel told India Today that the pictures are live on the ASI website as a part of …

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday rejected a plea to open 22 closed rooms in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of Hindu idols, calling it a “mockery” of the public interest litigation system and asking the petitioner to research the topic first. The plea, filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media …

Are We Here To Decide Who Built Taj Mahal?Tomorrow You Will Want To Go Inside Judges' Chambers : Allahabad High Court Pulls Up Petitioner
2 years, 10 months ago

Are We Here To Decide Who Built Taj Mahal?Tomorrow You Will Want To Go Inside Judges' Chambers : Allahabad High Court Pulls Up Petitioner

Live Law  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday pulled up a petitioner who sought a direction to the Archaeological Survey of India to open the sealed doors of over 20 rooms inside the Taj Mahal premises. The counsel for the petitioner submitted that a committee should be appointed by the court and a truth which the citizens of …

Free entry for tourists for 3 days at Taj Mahal for Shah Jahan\'s Urs
3 years, 1 month ago

Free entry for tourists for 3 days at Taj Mahal for Shah Jahan\'s Urs

Deccan Chronicle  

Agra: On the occasion of the 367 'Urs' of the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, tourists will get free entry to Taj Mahal from February 27 to March 1. Raj Kumar Patel, Superintending Archeologist of ASI, Agra Circle, told PTI, "There will be free entry for the tourists at the Taj Mahal from February 27 to March 1 on the …

This Sleepy Town in MP is Home to Black Taj Mahal and Mumtaz Mahal’s Original Grave
3 years, 3 months ago

This Sleepy Town in MP is Home to Black Taj Mahal and Mumtaz Mahal’s Original Grave

News 18  

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Madhya Pradesh man builds Taj Mahal replica with 29-feet dome; gifts it to wife as symbol of his love
3 years, 4 months ago

Madhya Pradesh man builds Taj Mahal replica with 29-feet dome; gifts it to wife as symbol of his love

Firstpost  

The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, was made by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his wife Mumtaz. Many people say it as a joke that they will gift the Taj Mahal to their loved ones, but a man from Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur has literally gifted a house to his wife …

The red Taj Mahal and other hidden treasures of Agra
3 years, 5 months ago

The red Taj Mahal and other hidden treasures of Agra

Live Mint  

A Taj Mahal of red sandstone, with slender turrets and a dome, rises above the trees. The most magnificent structure here is “the Red Taj Mahal”, commissioned by Ann Hessing, in memory of her husband John Hessing, who was a Dutch soldier serving in the Maratha army in Agra. “When she died, her personal wealth was equal to almost $40 …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge
3 years, 11 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge

India Today  

In view of the rising Covid cases in the country, the Union Culture Ministry has decided to shut down the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and other Archaeological Survey of India protected monuments with immediate effect. The news of the Taj Mahal's closure has disappointed the tourists who had arrived in Agra to view the world-famous monument. Talking to …

Taj Mahal re-opens for public after 6-month, only 5,000 visitors allowed a day
4 years, 6 months ago

Taj Mahal re-opens for public after 6-month, only 5,000 visitors allowed a day

Live Mint  

India reopened the Taj Mahal after six months on Monday, with the first visitors trickling into the famous monument as authorities reported 86,961 new coronavirus infections across the country, with no signs of a peak yet. "We can survive for another four to six months: after that we will have to take some serious calls," said Abid Naqvi, who saw …

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts
4 years, 6 months ago

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts

News 18  

Tourism industry representatives are demanding for the reopening of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, arguing that if the Taj Mahal is reopening for public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, why not the two world famous heritage sites located near here in Maharashtra. Digital promotion of tourist spots is also needed to resume tourism activities during the pandemic, they said during a …

Taj Mahal in fetters: No early hope of reopening as Agra still red zone
4 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal in fetters: No early hope of reopening as Agra still red zone

Live Mint  

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As Trump visit draws near, Yamuna & Taj health take centre-stage
5 years, 1 month ago

As Trump visit draws near, Yamuna & Taj health take centre-stage

India TV News  

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to the Taj city next week, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has mounted a massive image makeover of the city, that people have called "unprecedented". More than 900 cusecs of water have been released by the state irrigation department, after the sorry plight of the river Yamuna was highlighted by and …

Save the Taj: This is why Taj Mahal is dying a slow death
6 years, 8 months ago

Save the Taj: This is why Taj Mahal is dying a slow death

India Today  

Whenever a tourist enters the premises of Taj Mahal, he is mesmerised by the sheer beauty and timelessness of the world-famous monument. The crematorium, called Moksh Dham, is so close to Taj Mahal that it shares a wall with the monument complex. Bodies are burned, foul smell persists and the particles from issuing smoke and fumes settle rather ominously on …

Taj Mahal to introduce three-hour limit on tourist visits to avoid overcrowding
6 years, 11 months ago

Taj Mahal to introduce three-hour limit on tourist visits to avoid overcrowding

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Taj Mahal is set to impose a three-hour limit on tourist visits in a bid …

印度泰姬陵将限时参观 每次最多3小时
7 years ago

印度泰姬陵将限时参观 每次最多3小时

China Daily  

作为爱情的象征，印度泰姬陵每年吸引着数百万游客。鉴于逗留游客数量过多带来的问题，印度有关部门发布公告宣布，从4月1日开始，所有游客购票游览泰姬陵一次最多逗留3小时，如想逗留更多时间，需再付费。 来源：人民网 One of India's most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is planning to place a three-hour cap on visits to avoid overcrowding at the popular tourist location. 泰姬陵是印度最著名的地标建筑之一。为避免这一著名景点过于拥挤，印度计划将游客每次游览泰姬陵的时间限制在3小时以内。 The enormous white marble tomb, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can attract at least 50,000 visitors a day on the weekend, according to a spokesman for the Archaeological Survey …

India limits visits to Taj Mahal to 3 hours per person
7 years ago

India limits visits to Taj Mahal to 3 hours per person

CNN  

CNN — One of India’s most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is planning to place a three-hour cap on visits to avoid overcrowding at the popular tourist location. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, Hyderabad: This collection of beautiful monuments is the resting place of the fearsome Qutb Shahi family, which ruled the Golconda Kingdom in southern …

The lowdown on U.P.’s tourism plans and the Taj Mahal
7 years, 1 month ago

The lowdown on U.P.’s tourism plans and the Taj Mahal

The Hindu  

Projecting itself as the land of ‘Unlimited Possibilities,’ Uttar Pradesh has launched a tourism policy aimed at increasing the footfalls of domestic visitors by 15% and foreign tourists by 10%. The government, however, has not revealed any elaborate plan for the Taj Mahal, except for the construction of a walkway to connect the monument with the other Mughal marvel, Agra …

Taj Mahal a tomb, not a Shiva temple: ASI
7 years, 1 month ago

Taj Mahal a tomb, not a Shiva temple: ASI

India Today  

With the Archaeological Survey of India finally filing an affidavit in an Agra court declaring the Taj Mahal as the tomb of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the controversy over the Taj Mahal's alleged past as a Shiva temple is expected to finally come to an end. According to an ASI official, this entire controversy appears to …

Taj Mahal entry fee hiked by govt; Rs 200 charge introduced to access main mausoleum
7 years, 1 month ago

Taj Mahal entry fee hiked by govt; Rs 200 charge introduced to access main mausoleum

Firstpost  

The tourists visiting the Taj Mahal will have to shell out extra from 1 April as the government has decided to introduce Rs 200 charge for seeing the main mausoleum and also raise the entry fee to Rs 50 from Rs 40 New Delhi: The tourists visiting the Taj Mahal will have to shell out extra from 1 April as …

SC asks UP govt why there is sudden flurry of activity around Taj Mahal, demands 'vision document' to preserve monument
7 years, 1 month ago

SC asks UP govt why there is sudden flurry of activity around Taj Mahal, demands 'vision document' to preserve monument

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file within four weeks a vision document for protection and preservation of the Taj Mahal. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file within four weeks a vision document for protection and preservation of the Taj Mahal. The apex court also directed the …

Tourist Entry at Taj Mahal to Be Capped at 40k/Day for 3 Hours Max
7 years, 2 months ago

Tourist Entry at Taj Mahal to Be Capped at 40k/Day for 3 Hours Max

The Quint  

The Archaeological Survey of India is likely to restrict the number of tourists visiting the Taj Mahal to 40,000 daily, and put a three-hour cap on each ticket holder to tour the 17th-century Mughal monument in a bid to preserve the heritage site, a source in the culture ministry told PTI. The cap, which is supposed to be implemented from …

Reflections: Taj Mahal politics in Uttar Pradesh
7 years, 4 months ago

Reflections: Taj Mahal politics in Uttar Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

The Taj Mahal, not the luxury hotel in Mumbai, but the iconic monument in Agra, a testimony to undying love from the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to the love of his life Mumtaz Mahal, has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. An irresistible magnet for tourists, the Taj Mahal is considered a jewel in the crown …

‘If Muslims are allowed to offer namaz at Taj Mahal, Hindus should also be permitted to perform puja there’
7 years, 5 months ago

‘If Muslims are allowed to offer namaz at Taj Mahal, Hindus should also be permitted to perform puja there’

India TV News  

‘If Muslims are allowed to offer namaz at Taj Mahal, Hindus should also be permitted to perform puja there’ Akhil Bhartiya Itihaas Sankalan Samiti also demanded that the Taj Mahal, a World Heritage Site, should remain open for everybody on Friday. Amid raging controversy over Taj Mahal, Akhil Bhartiya Itihaas Sankalan Samiti, the history wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, today …

A blot on Indian culture Yogi cleans up BJP Taj Mahal mess
7 years, 5 months ago

A blot on Indian culture Yogi cleans up BJP Taj Mahal mess

Daily Mail  

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Taj Mahal on Thursday, spending time at the Mughal-era monument and announcing various developmental schemes. UP chief Minister Yogi Adityanath weilds a broom as he takes part in a cleanliness drive at the western gate of the Taj Mahal in Agra UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and UP Tourism Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi during …

Yogi Adityanath committed to preservation of Taj Mahal, calls it 'India’s gem' on his visit to Agra
7 years, 5 months ago

Yogi Adityanath committed to preservation of Taj Mahal, calls it 'India’s gem' on his visit to Agra

Firstpost  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday swept the road outside the Taj Mahal, visited the Mughal-era monument and described it as a gem and an integral part of Indian culture days after some of his party colleagues called it a ‘blot’ on Indian culture. Chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and slogans in Adityanath’s praise could be heard …

Taj Mahal, India's gem built by sweat of labourers, says Yogi; oppn mocks
7 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal, India's gem built by sweat of labourers, says Yogi; oppn mocks

Deccan Chronicle  

Agra: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday swept the road outside the Taj Mahal, went inside the Mughal-era monument and described it as a gem and an integral part of Indian culture. Chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and slogans in Adityanath's praise could be heard as he walked the path leading to the Taj Mahal, along with …

Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, no need to get into why and when: Yogi Adityanath in Agra
7 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, no need to get into why and when: Yogi Adityanath in Agra

India TV News  

Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, no need to get into why and when: Yogi Adityanath in Agra Addressing a public rally here, the CM noted that everyday 40,000-50,000 tourists come to Agra and said that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure their safety and security. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today once again …

Swachh Bharat and more as Yogi Adityanath visits Taj Mahal amid controversy
7 years, 5 months ago

Swachh Bharat and more as Yogi Adityanath visits Taj Mahal amid controversy

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday swept the road outside the Taj Mahal and then went inside the Mughal era monument in a damage control exercise following the controversy over its place in Indian heritage. Chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and slogans in Adityanath's praise could be heard as he walked the path leading to the Taj …

Taj Mahal a ‘beautiful graveyard’, says Haryana minister Anil Vij
7 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal a ‘beautiful graveyard’, says Haryana minister Anil Vij

India TV News  

Adding to the long list of bizarre remarks made over the Taj Mahal, a minister in BJP-ruled Haryana on Friday termed the 17th century monument a “beautiful graveyard” and that is why people consider inauspicious to keep its model in their homes. “The Taj Mahal is a beautiful graveyard,” Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij, not new to controversies, tweeted today. …

Damage control? Taj Mahal finds place of pride in UP govt heritage calendar
7 years, 5 months ago

Damage control? Taj Mahal finds place of pride in UP govt heritage calendar

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: The Taj Mahal, which has been in the crosshairs of controversy, has finally found a place of pride in the 2018 calendar brought out by the Uttar Pradesh government. Som's comments came soon after the Yogi Adityanath government reportedly omitted the Taj Mahal from an official tourism booklet. Following media reports, the state government had issued a press release …

Why the Taj Mahal is at the center of India’s cultural wars
7 years, 5 months ago

Why the Taj Mahal is at the center of India’s cultural wars

CNN  

Story highlights A controversy is raging over the monument's place within Indian culture Critics allege Hindu nationalists are trying to revise history New Delhi CNN — The Taj Mahal is India’s most popular tourist attraction and its most recognizable architectural icon. Indian Tourism Minister Alphons Kannanthanam has also dismissed the controversy, stating that the Taj Mahal was “India’s pride.” For …

Taj Mahal row: In Sangeet Som's enlightened wisdom, all of Lutyens' Delhi should be reduced to heap of dust
7 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal row: In Sangeet Som's enlightened wisdom, all of Lutyens' Delhi should be reduced to heap of dust

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says we cannot move ahead without our heritage. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath says the Taj Mahal was built by Indian sweat and blood and toil. Let’s have a clean-up day and destroy every British edifice from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai to the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata to the Gateway of India and …

'Taj Mahal was built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers': Yogi Adityanath's harsh rebuttal to Sangeet Som
7 years, 5 months ago

'Taj Mahal was built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers': Yogi Adityanath's harsh rebuttal to Sangeet Som

Firstpost  

A day after BJP MLA Sangeet Som declared that the Taj Mahal was a “blot on India culture”, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced his plan to visit the monument on 26 October. A day after BJP MLA Sangeet Som declared that the Taj Mahal was a “blot on India culture”, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath broke his …

EXCLUSIVE: Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath | 10 Points
7 years, 5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath | 10 Points

India TV News  

A day after BJP MLA Sangeet Som’s controversial remark over Taj Mahal triggered a row, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanahth today termed the 17th century monument a part of India’s heritage and said that the government is committed to develop and serve the tourists visiting the city of Agra. In an exclusive chat with India TV, Adityanath brushed aside …

After Sangeet Som's Taj Mahal remark, SP's Azam Khan calls Rashtrapati Bhawan a symbol of slavery
7 years, 5 months ago

After Sangeet Som's Taj Mahal remark, SP's Azam Khan calls Rashtrapati Bhawan a symbol of slavery

Firstpost  

The controversy over historical monuments saw another development as controversial SP leader Azam Khan said that the President’s house is a sign of slavery. The controversy over historical monuments in India saw another player enter the fray as controversial Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan said that the President’s house is a sign of slavery. Not destroying signs of slavery is …

Yogi Adityanath govt in Uttar Pradesh ignoring Taj Mahal betrays its myopic view of history
7 years, 5 months ago

Yogi Adityanath govt in Uttar Pradesh ignoring Taj Mahal betrays its myopic view of history

Firstpost  

The Yogi Adityanath government’s recent decision to leave the Taj Mahal out of its tourism department booklet is yet another reminder of the deep-seated anxiety of this brigade. Editor’s note: This copy was originally published on 3 October after the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh left the Taj Mahal out of its tourism department booklet. The Yogi Adityanath government’s …

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