India is to restrict the number of daily visitors to the Taj Mahal in an attempt to preserve the iconic 17th-century monument to love, its biggest tourist attraction. The Taj Mahal, India was built on the order of the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, between 1631 and 1648 in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz. — Photo nation.co.ke Millions of mostly Indian tourists visit the Taj Mahal every year and their numbers are increasing steadily as domestic travel becomes easier. Experts say the vast crowds increase wear and tear on the white marble tomb, which already must undergo regular cleaning to stop it turning yellow from polluted air, and could put pressure on its foundations. In future only 40,000 local tourists will be allowed to enter the historic complex per day, authorities said on Wednesday. “We have to ensure the safety of the monument and visitors as well. Crowd management was emerging as a big challenge for us,” an official with the Archeological Survey of India which controls the monument, said on condition of anonymity. The restrictions will not apply to foreigners, who pay 1,000 rupees (US$16) to enter. Indian visitors normally pay just 40 rupees, but will be able to buy the more expensive ticket if they want to get around the limit. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth in 1631. Anyone wanting to see the main crypt, which houses the couple’s spectacular…
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NEW DELHI: US President Barack Obama urged India to promote religious tolerance and do more to combat global warming on Tuesday (Jan 27) as he wrapped up a visit aimed at forging a new friendship between the world's largest democracies.Speaking to an audience of mainly young people, Obama said the United States could be India's "best partner" but put pressure on his hosts over a range of political and social issues, including women's rights.The US president also said their countries could forge "one of the defining partnerships of this century," even as he warned the war against climate change would…... [read more]
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