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21/09/2023

21/09/2023

Among the many sites I've visited around the world, the Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, remains one of the most iconic places. Here are some fascinating facts about Taj Mahal:

A symbol of Love: The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is often referred to as the "Symbol of Love" and is considered one of the greatest expressions of love in history.

The White Marble Marvel: The Taj Mahal is primarily constructed from white marble, which was sourced from Makrana in Rajasthan. It's said that more than 1,000 elephants were used to transport the marble to the construction site.

Mughal Architecture: The Taj Mahal is a prime example of Mughal architecture, which blends elements of Persian, Indian, and Islamic styles. Its intricate designs and symmetrical layout are characteristic of this architectural style.

World Heritage Site: In 1983, the Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is recognized for its cultural significance and contribution to world heritage.

Iconic Architectural Precision: The symmetry of the Taj Mahal is remarkable. The four minarets surrounding the main dome are tilted slightly outward to prevent them from falling on the main tomb in case of an earthquake.

Changing Colors: The Taj Mahal appears to change colors throughout the day, from a soft pinkish hue in the morning to a dazzling white in the afternoon and a golden glow during sunset. This effect is achieved through the reflection of sunlight on the marble surface.

Inlaid Gemstones: The Taj Mahal features intricate inlay work using semiprecious stones like lapis lazuli, turquoise, onyx, and jade. These stones are inlaid into the marble to create exquisite floral patterns and calligraphy.

Hidden Graves: While the Taj Mahal is known for housing the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan, there is a common misconception that they are the only graves in the complex. In reality, there are several other tombs, including those of Shah Jahan's other wives.

Eternal Love Story: Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his own son, Aurangzeb, during the last years of his life. From his cell in the Agra Fort, he had a view of the Taj Mahal, which is said to have been a constant reminder of his love for Mumtaz Mahal.

Inspiration for Other Structures: The Taj Mahal has inspired the design of various other buildings around the world, including the Bibi Ka Maqbara in India and the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. It has also influenced architectural elements in places like the United States and the United Kingdom.

The Taj Mahal's beauty, historical significance, and the enduring stories around it continue to set it apart as a global tourist attraction and wonder of the world.

Maybe we can plan a group visit?

31/08/2023

28/08/2023

ST. PETERSBURG -- One by one, the Yankees filed off the Boeing 757 jet on Thursday evening, thanking their captain for a smooth flight. That exchange occurs countless times during a baseball season, but with Clarke Schmidt’s father behind the controls, this trip was a family affair. Dwight Schmidt...

21/08/2023

𝟏𝟐 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 "𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭".

1. Being productive today isn't about time management, it's about mind management.

2. Time management optimizes the resource of time. Mind management optimizes the resource of creative energy.

3. Not all hours are created equal: If you write for an hour a day, within a year you'll have a book. But you can't instead simply write for 365 hours straight, and get the same result.

4. The First Hour Rule is simply this: Spend the first hour of your day working on your most important project.

5. If you start your day working on the most important thing, there's less of a chance for other things to get in the way.

6. Sometimes your mind is better-suited to think creatively. Sometimes your mind is better-suited to think analytically.

7. The point of time is not to fill as much life as possible into a given unit of time. The point of time is to use time as a guide to living a fulfilling life.

8. A one-hour increase in average daily sleep raises productivity by more than a one-year increase in education.

9. When you randomly switch from one activity to another, your energy leaks...If you're doing that all the time, little of your energy is going toward traction.

10. A Harvard study found that the busier knowledge workers were, the less creative they were; this study found that as workers became more busy , they did less creative thinking activities such as; brainstorming. They reported fewer insights and their work was also rated as less creative by their colleagues .

11. Noise level can also affect your ability to think creatively...studies suggest that a background noise level of about seventy decibels is optimal for idea generation.

12. Things are not difficult to make; what is difficult is putting ourselves in the state of mind to make them.

~ Brian Nhariswa

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16/08/2023

The aircraft took off from JFK on Saturday 12th bound for Charlotte.