Saturday, December 25, 2010

20 stories that changed our world in 2010

 

20. Taj Mahal hotel?s heritage wing reopens

After nearly two years of rueful rehabilitation following its destruction at the hands and rifles of terrorists, the Taj Mahal Palace?s heritage wing triumphantly reopened on Independence Day.

The renovations required Rs 1.75 billion (US$37 million) and the invaluable diligence of workers who used old photographs to scrupulously recreate the unique trappings of the oldest portion of the 107-year-old hotel.

A marble plaque memorializing the 32 people killed in the hotel during the terrorist attack of 2008 reads, ?For now and forever you will inspire us.?


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