Washington, July 23 (ANI): British footballer David Beckham’s confession of his passion for LEGO and that he was building a replica of the Taj Mahal has sent sales of the toy soaring up by 633 percent in just one day.
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First government website on Taj Mahal launched
Agra, July 23 (IANS) Panoramic views, along with complete historical background, timings and ticket rates – the first official government website on the Taj Mahal takes visitors on a virtual trip to one of the seven wonders of the world.
Uttar Pradesh’s director general of tourism and secretary tourism Ananeesh Kumar Awasthi Thursday launched the website – www.tajmahal.gov.in – ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Becks’ confession sends Lego sales soaring
London, July 21 (ANI): British footballer David Beckham has sent the sale of Lego skyrocketing after he confessed his love for the construction toys.
See ‘Busting Out!’ the topless show performing “breast-based contortions” (Re-issue)
London, July 18 (ANI): ‘Busting Out!’ a show where two stars go topless to perform “breast-based contortions”, along with songs, dance and comedy sketches, has been brought to the UK to help raise cash for a leading Scottish breast cancer charity.
Sudhir Mishra, Ketan Mehta felicitated by French government
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Bollywood directors Sudhir Mishra and Ketan Mehta have been felicitated by the French government for their contribution to Indian cinema.
The duo were honoured at the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai Wednesday.
Becks would’ve been a Lego builder had he not been a footie star
London, July 15 (ANI): English footballer David Beckham has opened up about his secret passion for Lego.
Shah Jahan’s Urs celebrated at Taj Mahal in Agra
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), July 12 (ANI): Thousands of people thronged the world famous Taj Mahal in Agra to participate in the annual Urs fair on Sunday.
Banish power cuts in Taj city: Mughal descendant
Agra, July 10 (IANS) Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, the self-proclaimed great grandson of last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, Saturday demanded improvements in Agra’s power situation and direct international flights to the Taj city.
Talking to mediapersons at the Taj Khema, after attending the 355th Urs (death anniversary) of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Hyderabad-based Tucy said the Taj Mahal’s security had been compromised due to power cuts.

July 07, 2010 
