Topic: Taj Mahal Palace & Tower

Obama to stay at Taj hotel in Mumbai, scene of 2008 terror attacks

President Obama has booked a stay at the Taj Mahal Palace during his trip to India early next month. The Mumbai hotel was attacked as part of a terrorist operation in the city in November 2008.

Europe travel alert: Eight steps Americans can take

You have booked tickets for the Paris International Photo Fair or perhaps your son is already in Berlin studying German. Now that the US State Department has issued a 'travel advisory' for Europe, what should you do?

Was a Mumbai-style terror attack really 'foiled'?

Public evidence out so far of a Mumbai-style terror attack contains claims that a group of men was hoping to kill people in London, but had no operatives in place, no weapons, and little in the way of logistics.

India hands Ajmal Kasab death sentence for Mumbai attacks

Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab may now appeal his death sentence, handed out Thursday for the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Most death-row convicts in India spend years in prison as they try to reverse their punishment.

Make way, world. India is on the move.

Despite its poverty, India is growing at 7 percent a year. Hourly wages double every decade.

David Headley pleads guilty in 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack

US citizen David Headley, who allegedly scouted locations and provided advance support for the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, agreed to plead guilty for his role in exchange for avoiding the death penalty.

One year after Mumbai attacks, a push to move on

On the anniversary of the Mumbai attacks, some commemorate, others capitalize.

Report on India mosque destruction threatens Hindu-Muslim ties

A report on the 1992 India mosque destruction, released Tuesday, accuses leaders of the Hindu nationalist BJP of planning one of India's most divisive attacks . The report may inflame Hindu-Muslim relations.

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The Immortals

The gap between ambition and reality is examined in this novel about two music-loving Bombay families.

India's media blasted for sensational Mumbai coverage

With tensions running high between India and Pakistan, the press is being urged to quit fanning the flames.

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India overhauls national security after Mumbai attacks

Reforms arrive amid fears of additional attacks; India prepares to confront Pakistan over handling of terror suspects.

New template for terror?

Mumbai attacks' sophistication shows need for new approach to defenses, experts say.

Steadfast, Mumbai begins picking up the pieces

Witnesses return defiantly to a favored haunt, amid dismay at massive security failures.

India: Who are the militants who attacked Mumbai?

As Indian commandos finish their operations against the gunmen who killed at least 143 people, focus turns to the assailants' identity.