Sofia Lotto Persio reports mainly on Asia and gender issues for Newsweek. She previously covered international affairs with a specific focus on Europe and the Middle East for IBTimes UK.

India’s iconic Taj Mahal has turned a sickly color. Its regal white walls have been stained brown and green by insects and pollution, and the country’s Supreme Court is urging the government ...

India's Taj Mahal ... authorities highlighted how the color of the world heritage site has already turned yellow in the past years and most recently has been changing to brown and green.

India’s Supreme Court has expressed concern that one of its most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is showing signs of discoloration. Photographs from January 2018 show small brown and green ...

the pearly-white exterior of the Taj Mahal deteriorates in winter too. The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) is of the view that the main cause of this color change is "Goeldichironomus".

Aside from its breathtaking architecture, the Taj Mahal is also known for its changing colors during different times of the day, adding to its mystique and allure. Here are 15 fascinating facts ...

The Taj Mahal is known for its changing color depending on the time of the day and the weather. The white marble reflects the sunlight and the moonlight in different hues, ranging from pink ...

Color-changing walls make the structure feel as though it is alive ... the garden and reflecting pool of the Taj Mahal also hold great significance. The carefully-crafted garden is said to represent ...

India’s iconic Taj Mahal has turned a sickly color. Its regal white walls have been stained brown and green by insects and pollution, and the country’s Supreme Court is urging the government ...