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The Taj Mahal is one of the most elegant places to be in India, especially during the sunset. It is located in northern India, in the state of Agra. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal was a present built by an earlier Inidan King to his wife. Below is a clearer picture of the Taj Mahal.
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To the left is the picture of the Taj Mahal during noontime. You can see the reflection through the water. If you ever take a vacation to India, the Taj Mahal is a once in a lifetime experience. |
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To the right you can see a picture of a temple in India. This particular temple is located in Southern India in the state of Tamil Nadu. Temples are very sacred and religious in the country of India. |
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Aishwarya Rai is one of the most famous actresses in the world. She is by far the most famous actress in India. She was born on November 1st, 1973, in a small village called Mangalore. In a special 60 minutes interview with Bob Smith on January 2nd, 2005, she was regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the world. Aishwarya Rai is the Queen of Bollywood, which is the Indian equivalent of Hollywood. |
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A couple of the most famous Indian actors are Sharukh Khan (left) and Rani Mukharji (right). In fact, Bollywood makes more movies than Hollywood. Movies are a huge part of Indian culture. |
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Manmohan Singh is the Prime Minister of India. Indian government consists of a President and a Prime Minister as the heads of the country, however, the Prime Minister is more powerful. Government is very important in India, as well in other countries. |
| Abdul Kalaam is the President of India. The President is second in command behind the Prime Minister in Indian Government. However, the President with help from the "Parliament" (the Indian equivalent of the U.S. Congress) can override the Prime Minister. The President overall holds a very important position in Indian Government. |
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| The picture to the left is a picture of the Indian Parliament, which is where the Indian Representatives meet. This is the most vital building for Indian Government mainly because this is where key decisions take place. |
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Cricket is the main sport in the country in India. Cricket consists of 11 players on a team including a bowler, who is basically a pitcher. Cricket is played internationally and shows distinct similarities to baseball. |
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