Agra (India): The 10-day Taj Mahotsav failed to live up to expectations, with local culture and heritage not given the pride of place, those from Agra's tourism sector say. The authorities think differently.

Mathura (India): Hundreds of sadhus (ascetics) and Lord Krishna devotees from Mathura have left for Allahabad to begin their long march to New Delhi against pollution in the Yamuna river.

Aligarh (India): Inaugurating an International Cultural meet of the AMU Students’ Union, Lt. General (Retd.) Andi M. Ghalib, Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia said that Indonesia is a very close cultural link with India.

Aligarh (India): The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. PK Abdul Azis expressed great satisfaction and happiness on the conduct of the students during the election campaign and polling. The Vice Chancellor has congratulated the candidates who have come out victorious in the election and wished they perform their duties well in the Union.

Agra (India): Showers accompanied with hail in some areas lashed Agra district early Saturday morning, leaving farmers in this potato belt worried for the crop as it could be affected with diseases and yield poor quality.

Agra (India): At last tourists from Agra will now be able to take a train to Khajuraho, the historic heritage city in Madhya Pradesh.