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Embark on a captivating Indian odyssey! Join me and my Columbia Business School companions, along with 20 of our friends, as we explore Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, the majestic Taj Mahal, Jaipur, and then plunge into the wilderness of Ranthambore for an up-close encounter with Bengal tigers and an exhilarating West India safari. 🇮🇳🐅

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Nixon Mageka Gecheo, Senior Program Officer, Digital Systems & Solutions for Agriculture at AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa), shares lessons learned and examples of using digital agriculture innovations in Africa.  

यूपी का आगरा स्थित ताज महल दुनियाभर के पर्यटकों के लिए आकर्षण का केंद्र है। यहां हर रोज लाखों पर्यटक आते हैं। ताजमहल को मुगल सम्राट शाहजहां ने अपनी पत्नी मुमताज महल की याद में बनाया था। ताजा मामला ये है कि आगरा नगर निगम ने भारतीय पुरातत्व सर्वेक्षण (ASI) को एक नोटिस जारी किया है और कहा है कि ताजमहल पर वाटर टैक्स के रूप में 1.9 करोड़ रुपए और प्रॉपर्टी टैक्स के रूप में 1.5 लाख रुपए बकाया है, जिसका उसे भुगतान करना होगा। ये बिल फाइनेंशियल ईयर 2021-22 और 2022-23 का है। 

ज्ञानवापी मस्जिद का मामला शांत ही नहीं हुआ था की अब ताज महल में शिवलिंग होने का मामला तूल पकड़ने लगा है.इलाहबाद हाई कोर्ट में बीजेपी के नेता ने एक याचिका दायर कर ये मांग की है की ताज महल के बंद 22 दरवाज़ों को खोला जाये और पता लगाया जाये की कहीं वहां को हिन्दू मंदिर के अवशेष तो नहीं है. इस याचिका पर सुनवाई कल यानी की 10 मई को होने वाली है. याचिका में ताजमहल को तेजो महालय बताते हुए सरकार से तथ्य खोज समिति गठित करने के निर्देश देने की मांग की गई है। इसमें कहा गया है कि ताजमहल परिसर का सर्वेक्षण जरूरी है, जिससे शिव मंदिर होने और ताजमहल होने की वास्तविकता का पता लगाया जा सके। समिति इन कमरों की जांच करे, ताकि स्थिति स्पष्ट हो सके कि वहां हिंदू मूर्तियां या धर्मग्रंथों से संबंधित सबूत हैं या नहीं। 

A secret hole made in the structure of Taj Mahal by one of the artisans bears testimony to a significant part of modern history. Taj Mahal is supposedly doomed to perish and in this episode of India Classified we dig deeper into the secret of the reason behind its decay.

Listen to this episode to learn more about this human-made miracle created to immortalize Shah Jhan's love and the legacy of hatred it carries with itself. India Classified Season 2 only on the Red FM Podcast Network.

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Script

Tanishka Tripathi

Dhruv Lau

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Aayush Mehra

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Dhruv Lau

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Vinay Maurya

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Agnes Kalibata on Paradigm shifts in food systems. The lecture is part of the LSE ID Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice series.

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Today's episode sees us wander over into India, where we find a sparkly white building amongst the traditional red stone used before and since. The story behind this destination  is full of love and despair. Take a listen to learn about the ups and downs that surround this fasincating building.

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Mallika and Devika, founders of House Of Tomar share their entrepreneurial journey and how they started their own clothing label. They talk about how inspiration dawn on them when one of them got an opportunity to design for Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor. This opportunity gave them an idea and the push to start their own clothing brand with the help of their father who supported their artistic endeavors. Listen on to know how Mallika and Devika a duo of terrific sisters started their business with a determination to grow it further and add it to your 'Dhandho Ni Soch'

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Since I was on official business in India, I extended my stay for the very worthwhile trip to one of the wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal.
Located in Agra, about a 4 hour drive from the chaotic city of Delhi, I booked an excursion. To keep my sanity, I would never drive in and around Delhi for any amount of $.
The Taj Mahal is a magical place with unique architecture made from white marble. As the sun rises and sets, the light spawns off the colors of the rainbow. 
Commissioned by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to their 14th child, it emits an aura of something special and important.
The musician Yanni played his epic "Tribute" concert on the grounds, a perfect complement to enhance its beauty. It's on video by the way.
Listen to my trip experience, which is also detailed in my book Asia Specific.
Another item on my bucket list fulfilled. 

 
 

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Saumya is from New Delhi and she is here to guide you around the city so you can capture the the organic rhythm of this bustling city. Have the opportunity to catch some key tourist spots but also get the local experience. Saumya highlights some of the gems in the city, including the food, so you can have an authentic experience.