TAJ and 7 wonders of the world

Why do you think that Taj should be voted as one of the new 7 wonders of the world?

LP53 said…
Because, despite our best efforts, it still stands! Good lucrative business opportunities will come our way... that is if we can manage the fall-outs well.

Abx said…
Being the only Indian monument in the list we wish that TAJ is selected weather offically accepted or not.

Tejbir said…
first, i'd like to know more about the credibility of the organization conducting this voting secondly when it comes to world stage, lets give some space to nationalism and look at the world at large. Let the best win. I have not voted because i am not aware of the complete history and significance of others on the list, so am not able to compare besides the fact that i have my doubts on the organizers

Lavina said…
all the news channels say that it is a mere gimmick......this voting and all........... anyways, if for once v keep aside this voting thing that is going on....I guess it would be a proud moment for us if Taj can retain its place in the 7 wonders......for that we need 2 preserve our monuments and maintain them........:) rest shall follow..........

Redivider said…
Do we need a mirror to look at the wrist watch on our hands? Do we really need others' ratings of our 'Tear drop frozen on the cheeks of Time"? I think even the Toursim Ministry lost count of the Heads of States who posed with the Taj? If any one mentions India, the first thing comes to mind of that foreigner is definitely Taj. This is a vote in itself. Even if it does not make to the proposed list, it still maintains its special place both in the hearts of all Indians and the many outsiders who make it a point to have a 'darshan' of it. It is a mark of Love and we will all continue to adore it as such. Jab raat ka aanchal laharaayee aur saara aalam so jaaye, tum, mujhse milne shamma jalaa kar 'taj mahal' mein aa jaana. Wah Taj Mahal.

Frenchita said…
not sure rey ..lot of blood shed over this structure called the Taj ... it sure is pretty ...but....

The Bard said…
UNESCO has washed its hands of this voting...so wat remains is the fancies a swiss multimillionaire. He is Bernard Weber, described as a businessman or an entrepreneur or even an adventurer. Why do we need a new list of wonders? Was there a need for such a list? Had anyone gotten upset because they weren't on the list? The real money for this bogus voting comes from merchandise, events, promotional tie-ins, infinitely subdivided and perpetual versions of the New Seven Wonders competition, and more. The official song is available for $0.99 on iTunes! Check www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=5&L=0 for 'business oppurtunities' this shud make everything clear...

Ruggedboyz said…
now my physche says if i am gonna be the greatest critic for my 3 rd world country thats gonna do no good to me what is wrong if taj comes into the 7 wonders and india makes more money in tourism and i also loose my 1 re from my mobile phone is all i say

Ellen said…
Taj or whatever wonder there is in other parts of the world should be treasured and preserved. But we don't need a list of sorts to do that. Whether it has a history of good or bad in it is not the point. The thing is it represents the country in a very distinct way with its unique identity & story. In the same way that our Mayon Volcano - known as the perfect cone - is immediately associated with the Philippines, the Taj is uniquely India. Someday I hope to visit the Taj myself! :-)

Vrij said…
Care a damn whether its called so or not. Nothing to celebrate nor cry over watever the outcome. Seriously, its more an advertising gimmick. Each SMS costs 3 bucks, and the organisers get 1 buck out of each sms. A few crore Indians must have messaged and a few thousands must have sent a dozen messages. The promoter is sitting on a gold mine!