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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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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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: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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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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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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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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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh Tamta, Aryan Hooda shine as India bag five gold medals
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024