Role reversal: Kalandars turn angels for sloth bears

4 February 2012, 9:01 pm

Agra, Feb 5 (IANS) "Rani was ours", says Aashiq Miyan, fondly looking at the sloth bear. But there is no remorse in the voice of this former 'kalandar' or bear entertainer whose family once roamed the dusty roads of Rajasthan making the animal "dance" to earn a living.... Read More »

Arnold Schwarzenegger can't see the Taj

4 February 2012, 2:59 am

Agra, Feb 4 : Visiting the Taj Mahal always tops the must-do list of any international celebrity arriving in India, and Arnold Schwarzenegger was no exception either.... Read More »

Arnie can't see the Taj

3 February 2012, 10:05 pm

Agra, Feb 4 (IANS) Visiting the Taj Mahal always tops the must-do list of any international celebrity arriving in India, and Arnold Schwarzenegger was no exception either. But the simple wish proved to be a mission impossible for actor as the monument to love was closed for the day.... Read More »

Schwarzenegger visits Taj Mahal, finds it closed

3 February 2012, 11:55 am

The former California governor traveled to the Indian city of Agra on Friday, the one day each week the monument is closed to tourists because of Muslim prayers at a nearby mosque.... Read More »

Misty sunshine as Agra marks Republic Day

25 January 2012, 9:33 pm

Misty sunshine and a respite from the chill led to enthusiastic Republic Day celebrations all across the Taj city Thursday.... Read More »

Agra battles stray dogs

22 January 2012, 2:50 am

Agra, Jan 22: After battling bovine and simian threats to tourists, authorities in the Taj Mahal city have declared war on stray dogs.... Read More »

Oprah Winfrey's guards scuffle with Indian media

19 January 2012, 4:41 am

Indian police briefly detained three of Oprah Winfrey's bodyguards after they scuffled with local TV journalists Thursday, a news agency reported.... Read More »

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsOprah Winfrey's guards scuffle with Indian media

19 January 2012, 4:35 am

Oprah Winfrey poses at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi) NEW DELHI (AP) - Indian police briefly detained three of Oprah Winfrey's bodyguards after they scuffled with local TV journalists Thursday, a news agency reported.... Read More »

Current weather

17 January 2012, 4:52 am

Students from SWAHA Hindu College pose in front the Taj Mahal, in Agra, India, with their chaperones and teachers. Seventh from left is teacher, Nalini Persad, and to her right, SWAHA Hindu College principal Pundit Balram Persad.... Read More »

Location: Agra

16 January 2012, 2:21 am

When talking about visiting India, almost everyone mentions Agra. "You have to see the Taj Mahal, it's the most beautiful thing you will ever see!" they exclaim.... Read More »