Old Monuments
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ASI plans to do away with central protection for 18 ‘untraceable’ monuments
The structures were chosen from a list of 24 such sites that the Union culture ministry had submitted to a parliamentary standing committee in December.
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Delhi’s Central Vista tells ‘the history of India’. Why is the Modi government redeveloping it?
The 3.2-km stretch includes the Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the India Gate war memorial.
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ASI order stops Muslims from offering namaz in Taj Mahal except on Fridays: Report
The Supreme Court ruled in July that only Agra residents would be allowed to offer Friday namaz in the mosque located inside the Taj Mahal complex.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Taj Mahal: Supreme Court asks pollution control board, UP government for steps to preserve monument
The court said the vision document should be prepared taking into account pollution in the Taj Trapezium Zone.
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Centre identifies officers responsible for maintaining Taj Trapezium Zone
Supreme Court told that joint secretary of environment ministry and commissioner of Agra Division will be responsible for maintenance.
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Supreme Court asks Centre, UP government to identify one authority to maintain Taj Mahal
Justice Madan Lokur criticised the state for preparing a vision document on protecting the monument without consulting the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Archaeological Survey of India lifts ban on photography at protected monuments
But it will continue to banned at the Taj Mahal, the Ajanta caves and Leh Palace in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Only Agra residents allowed to offer namaz inside Taj Mahal complex, rules Supreme Court
The court said the 16th Century monument was one of the seven wonders of the world, and should be preserved.
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Indian History Congress perturbed by Centre’s decision to let private firm adopt Red Fort
The organisation said the government should put the deal on hold until it is reviewed by a recognised body of experts.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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‘The monument has not been handed over,’ says Centre after row over private firm adopting Red Fort
The Ministry of Tourism said the MoU signed with the Dalmia Bharat group was only meant for the development and operations of the site.
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Photos: In Gujarat, Junagadh's stunningly beautiful monuments are crumbling with neglect
Tip: go and visit it before it’s gone.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Archaeological Survey of India suggests limiting visiting hours at Taj Mahal to 3-4 hours
It also proposed issuing tickets in a number of colours – one for a particular duration or session that would be invalid beyond the specified time.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad