The grand finale of Miss Universe India 2024 was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. In a dazzling ceremony, Rhea Singha was crowned Miss Universe India 2024. Pranjal Priya was named first runner-up, while Chhavi Verg took the second runner-up spot. Sushmita Roy and Ruopfuzhano Whiso secured the third and fourth runner-up positions, respectively. With 51 finalists competing, Rhea won the title and will now represent India at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Actress Urvashi Rautela was one of the judges; she held the title of Miss Universe India twice in 2012 & 2015, respectively.
23 September,2024 01:31 PM IST
Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day's journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai's remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.
17 April,2024 09:00 PM IST
Popular choreographer and reality show judge Geeta Kapur takes mid-day.com on a trip of her favourite restaurants in the city. Find out all about the Colaba girl's childhood memories, favourite dance studios and much more only on Mumbai Meri Jaan. #geetakapur #geetamma #mumbaimerijaan #entertainment #interview
22 August,2023 11:06 AM IST
With just 50 days left until the eagerly awaited ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the revered trophy was showcased with pride at the captivating Taj Mahal in Agra.Ten teams will participate in Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from October 05 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final. The event will feature 48 matches to be played across 46 days.
17 August,2023 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai
After touching the record mark of 208.66 meters in Delhi, the water level in River Yamuna is on a continuous rise. Due to an increase in water level, excess waters reached the outer walls of the Taj Mahal in Agra on July 19. Historic garden behind the seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal completely submerged in floodwaters. Meanwhile, locals are terrified and said that for the first time, they have witnessed such a rise in the water level. Yamuna River touched the walls of the Taj Mahal for the first time in nearly 45 years. “No threat to Taj Mahal” said the Archaeological Survey of India after Yamuna touched the outer walls of the iconic monument
19 July,2023 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai
Actor Naseeruddin Shah reacted in an unusual way when asked a question about renaming cities in India at the Taj screening. Taj: Divided By Blood, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aashim Gulati, Sandhya Mridul, Rahul Bose and others, is all set to release on March 3. So, ahead of the release, the makers organized a special screening for the celebs in Mumbai on Wednesday
02 March,2023 10:10 PM IST
Agra's Taj Mahal has been placed on high alert following an increase in COVID cases in several countries, especially China. Several countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, and the United States, have seen an alarming surge in COVID cases. In order to prevent the spread of infection, all visitors must undergo a test. Health Ministry officials were directed to ensure effective implementation of COVID prevention measures. Taj Mahal visitors are required to wear masks. Anil Satsangi, the District Health Information Officer said, "The health department has already started the tests to prevent the spread of infection. As the alert is on, the tests have now been made mandatory for all the visitors."
23 December,2022 09:58 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar laid a wreath at the 26/11 Memorial at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, on October 28. "26/11 will never ever be forgotten", EAM said after laying the wreath. #SJaishankar #LatestNews #Jaishankar
28 October,2022 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai
On the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Maharashtra's first 1.25 KM unbroken tricolor flag yatra from Malad to Borivali at SV road in Mumbai on 14/08/2022. The 1.25 KM mass tricolor flag yatra with the contribution of over 5000 swimmers and 10000 hands of citizens, Under the guidance of MLA Yogesh Sagar has been planned. Also, present MP Gopal Shetty and MLA Sunil Rane.
14 August,2022 10:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Agra, June 16 (ANI): Union Minister for Communications and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday inaugurated a Wifi hotspot at the Taj Mahal. Created by BSNL, the Wifi hotspot will provide free services for 30 minutes per 24 hours, upto three times a month, which visitors can utilize in multiple sessions. After the limit is exhausted, customers can continue using the service on paid basis. Also present at the occasion were Minister of State for HRD Ram Shankar Katheria, BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava and BSNL director NK Gupta, among other senior officers in the telecom company. BSNL has also planned to introduce Wifi services at other tourist and religious locations by March 2016.
17 June,2015 09:10 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
