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Wah Taj! Celebs @ the monument of love

Wah Taj! Celebs @ the monument of love

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

For years, the Taj Mahal has mesmerised the world with its beauty.

Shraddha's STUNNING Bridal Avatar

Shraddha's STUNNING Bridal Avatar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The actor turned showstopper for Falguni and Shane Peacock's Love collection at the India Couture Week 2021.

Hello Neha!

Hello Neha!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Actor Neha Sharma was the showstopper for Prem Kumar's collection at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.

PIX: Canadian PM in India; visits Taj, Humayun's tomb

PIX: Canadian PM in India; visits Taj, Humayun's tomb

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

"It's really a gift of beauty for all humanity," said Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper as he visited the Taj Mahal, walking hand in hand with his wife Laureen, marvelling at the 17th century Mughal monument of love.

Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria visits Taj Mahal

Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria visits Taj Mahal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A look at Eva Longoria's visit to India in pictures!

Bomb blast in Agra hospital

Bomb blast in Agra hospital

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

At least three people have been injured in a minor bomb last in Agra's Jai hospital on Saturday evening. The crude bomb was placed at the hospital's reception. There are no reports of any casualties as yet.

Trump got emotional after knowing story of Shah Jahan-Mumtaz: Tour guide

Trump got emotional after knowing story of Shah Jahan-Mumtaz: Tour guide

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

'Melania Trump asked about the mud-pack treatment and was amazed when she got to know the details of the process'

Sarkozy, Bruni pay surprise visit to Taj Mahal

Sarkozy, Bruni pay surprise visit to Taj Mahal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

French President Nicolas Sarkozy could not wait to keep his date with Taj Mahal in the company of his wife Carla Bruni.

Sena's <i>puja</i> at Taj Mahal creats stir

Sena's puja at Taj Mahal creats stir

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

A group of Shiv Sena activists on Thursday claimed to have performed a puja at the Taj Mahal, the 17th century monument of love, creating a commotion but authorities denied that any worship took place.

Sarkozy visits Taj without girlfriend

Sarkozy visits Taj without girlfriend

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday visited the Taj Mahal, but contrary to intense speculation he was not accompanied by his girlfriend Carla Bruni.

Bruni likely to be at Taj on Saturday

Bruni likely to be at Taj on Saturday

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

After days of the guessing game, it appears that former supermodel Carla Bruni is finally coming to India and will visit the monument of love -- Taj Mahal -- on Saturday along with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India. On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1.

In visitors' book, Trump calls Taj Mahal 'awe-inspiring' monument

In visitors' book, Trump calls Taj Mahal 'awe-inspiring' monument

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'The Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian Culture! Thank You, India,' the US President wrote in the visitors' book and jointly signed it with the First Lady.

Taj Mahal losing sheen, turning yellow

Taj Mahal losing sheen, turning yellow

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The committee, headed by Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury, recommended that caution should be taken to retain the original glory of the Taj which is turning yellow day by day.

Experts study tilt in Taj's minarets

Experts study tilt in Taj's minarets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The team studied for two days till Thursday the inclination of the four minarets of the 17th century monument of love that was voted earlier this month as one of the new seven wonders of the world.

Marvellous wonder of the world: Hu

Marvellous wonder of the world: Hu

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The President went inside the cenotaph chamber where he heard the famed 15-second echo -- of a 'muezzin' calling out and the sound reverberating for 15 seconds.

Rahman backs Taj to top seven wonders

Rahman backs Taj to top seven wonders

Rediff.com26 May 2007

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.

Taj Mahal moonlight viewing extended

Taj Mahal moonlight viewing extended

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

A yearlong extension of the night viewing of the white marble structure, housing the tombs of Mughal emperor Shah Jehan and his love Mumtaj Mahal, was to expire on November 25.

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Rediff.com23 May 2018

How many of these have you visited?

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Michelle expresses her disappointment at not being able to visit the Taj

Taj by moonlight

Taj by moonlight

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to open the world famous Taj Mahal for public viewing on full moon nights from November 26.

Taj set to enter new Seven Wonders' list

Taj set to enter new Seven Wonders' list

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The new wonders of the world will be announced at a official declaration ceremony at Lisbon in Portugal on July seven.

Shias stake claim to the Taj

Shias stake claim to the Taj

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Adding a fresh twist to the ongoing controversy over ownership of the Taj Mahal, the Shia community in Lucknow has claimed that the 17th century monument of love was a Shia property as Mumtaz Mahal in whose memory it was a Shia.

Donald, Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal

Donald, Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

US President Trump and the First Lady held hands as they strolled at the Taj complex and later wrote in the visitors' book. They were also briefed about the history and importance of the monument.

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon.

Reader speak: What the Taj means to me

Reader speak: What the Taj means to me

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Readers share their photographs of Taj Mahal. You can share yours too!

Wah Taj! 5 things you HAVE to do in Agra

Wah Taj! 5 things you HAVE to do in Agra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

There is much more than Taj Mahal to see and experience in this historical Indian city.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Late US President Dwight Eisenhower's visit to Agra over five decades ago presents a stark contrast to the changed global security situation now as President Obama prepares to visit Taj Mahal next week.

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

While the Taj remains popular amongst celebrity guests, many ordinary foreign visitors are skipping it

Mulayam's b'day shindig funded by Taliban, Dawood, quips Azam

Mulayam's b'day shindig funded by Taliban, Dawood, quips Azam

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

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.

100 US security personnel for Obama protection in Agra

100 US security personnel for Obama protection in Agra

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

About 100 American security personnel along with their 4,000 Indian counterparts will ensure a protective cover to President Barack Obama and his family when they visit the world famous Taj Mahal here on January 27.

Go Wi-Fi in Taj Mahal from June 16

Go Wi-Fi in Taj Mahal from June 16

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Through Wi-Fi, mobile phone users will be able to access Internet.

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

Obama's 3-day India visit: What he will do here

Obama's 3-day India visit: What he will do here

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama will have a tight schedule during his three-day visit starting January 25, as he will hold talks with top leadership in New Delhi on ways to make progress on key issues like defence and civil nuclear agreement and attend the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, among other engagements.

Valentine's Day Special: 50 shades of filmi lovin': Movie-wala Love

Valentine's Day Special: 50 shades of filmi lovin': Movie-wala Love

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The very filmi Valentine's Day Special!

The Obamas are coming with a wishlist

The Obamas are coming with a wishlist

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when the two met on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Myanmar in November 2014, how he barely had two years left to his presidential term and so much to do. The wish list included getting his daughters to see a tiger in the wild and the Taj Mahal.

Whose Taj Mahal is it anyway?

Whose Taj Mahal is it anyway?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Everyone wants a piece of the Taj Mahal, but do they care about the deteriorating condition of India's best-loved monument

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year