India's cleaning quandary: How to scale the Taj Mahal dome?

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India's cleaning quandary: How to scale the Taj Mahal dome? Authorities are trying to figure out how workers will scale the Taj Mahal's majestic but delicate dome as they complete the first thorough cleaning of the World Heritage site since it was built 369 years ago. London's iconic black cabs go electric London's first electric-powered black cabs hit the streets on December 5, the British capital's iconic taxis getting a facelift for the modern age that should help cut pollution in the city. Five pain points that may impact Gujarat verdict With just 11 days to go, the BJP is throwing all its weight in Gujarat to ensure the party does not lose its 19-year hold on the state. A changed tack from Congress and brand new Rahul Gandhi hope to stall Modi's momentum. Although the BJP looks set for win, it may fall miles short of the 150-seat target set by party chief Amit Shah. What could cause that? Tata Tigor EV rolls out from Sanand plant Tata Motors rolled out the first batch of the electric variant of its compact sedan Tigor from its Sanand facility in Gujarat. All of UNESCO world heritage sites; Taj Mahal is second best The importance of preserving our cultural and natural heritage is crucial, and groups like the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization are key in this endeavour. Travel site TripAdvisor presents the UNESCO Cultural and Natural heritage sites best rated by travellers around the globe. Five ways to be a good listener when you are the boss There's immense pressure on leaders to manage a number of internal and external relationships. However, the workplace environment can help navigate through these complexities and give leaders a platform to listen more than talk. ET finds out five ways to be a good listener as a boss.

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