The world-famous Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra in northern India, about a 2 1/2-hour drive by car from New Delhi. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his ...

The idea that large statues might act as political tools is hardly a novel one. Immortalized figures from the past often serve the interests and ideologies of the present, whether it’s Lord Nelson ...

The visitor statistics for centrally protected archaeological monuments in India are compiled by the office of the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). These figures are based ...

India’s white marble monuments shimmer with elegance, blending history, spirituality, and artistry in timeless form. From the iconic Taj Mahal to the intricately carved Dilwara Temples and serene ...

Monuments embody shared memories of pride, struggle, and resilience, shaping collective identity and reinforcing India’s unity in diversity. They act as tools of cultural exchange, soft power, and ...

India Women celebrated their historic first ICC Women's World Cup win in Mumbai, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur posing with ...

Would corporate funding give impetus to the restoration of historical monuments in India? Or would it instead alter the spaces where these structures stand? The desire to protect historical monuments ...

India’s Supreme Court has expressed concern that one of its most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is showing signs of discoloration. Photographs from January 2018 show small brown and green spots on ...

“Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny,” said the first Prime Minister of India. Will the current government make a trust with private companies instead? The historic speech about the “tryst ...