Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River It took 20 years to build.


For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. It is one of the most flawless architectural creations of the world. Since the 17th century, travellers have crossed continents to come and see this ultimate memorial of love.There are many few have that been unmoved by its incomparable beauty.

National Bird Of India

Indian peafowl, or peacock photographed by Ingo Amdt

The peacock struts his stuff in a colorful display to catch the eye of a potential mate.

Indian peafowl are a species in a group of birds called pheasants. The males are called peacocks, while the females are called peahens. Together, they are peafowl.

Frozen Lake

Amazing images of a frozen Canadian lake.Photographed by Emmanuel Coupe

Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off the launch pad for the final space shuttle mission

The space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center Friday, July 8, 2011, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Atlantis is the 135th and final space shuttle launch for NASA.

Wimbledon 2011 men's singles champion

Wimbledon 2011: Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal to be crowned men's singles champion

Wimbledon 2011 women's singles final

Wimbledon 2011: Petra Kvitova defeats Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 to win women's singles final on Centre Court

A History of the Shuttle Program

A History of the Shuttle Program