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Tuesday, 21 Nov 2006 15:59
India in pictures

Taj MahalTaj Mahal
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is seen as an iconic building the world over
India GateIndia Gate, Delhi
India Gate in Delhi is a 42ft high structure built in remembrance of fallen Indian soldiers from the first world war
Bengal TigerA Bengal Tiger
India is a habitat for exotic creatures such as tigers

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