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...Sevy ’00, gets to exercise his artistic skills in addition to his other elf duties. Sevy’s Rice Krispie Treat sculptures have become a frequent decoration at House events. Sevy has created rice and marshmallow renditions of the Sydney Opera House and the Taj Mahal, as well as a sculptural portrait of the Masters’ late bull terrier, Albert. “Think of Michaelago with marble, and then think of Alec Sevy with rice and marshmallows,” Kirshner says. One of his creations, a giant dollar bill in honor...
...future Mughal Emperor, after he revolted against his father. Legend has it that the galaxy of semiprecious stones?rubies, onyx, jasper and jade?laid into its marble interior so impressed the prince that he later copied the idea for the tomb he built for his wife in Agra?the Taj Mahal...
...Lodi Garden. This well-kept park in the city center encloses some pleasant, leafy walks as well as a number of 15th century tombs, including that of ruler Mohammad Shah of the Sayyid dynasty, which is an early example of the style that would later culminate in the Taj Mahal. More importantly, it is also home to the Lodi Garden Restaurant, a delightful upmarket establishment that distinguishes itself by combining in one place all four rarities of the New Delhi dining scene: outdoor tables, palatable Continental food, a liquor license and (holy cow!) steak. At $25-$50 a head...
...after the U.S. special envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, insisted that the loya jirga had its say on the posts as laid down by international peace accords. The defense and foreign affairs portfolios were retained by the mainly Tajik Northern Alliance, while the Interior Ministry went to a Pashtun regional governor, Taj Mohammed Wardak. When Wardak sought to go to his new ministry, police loyal to his predecessor briefly blocked the road. SOUTH AFRICA Ice Rescue A South African ship set out for the Antarctic to rescue 107 crew and passengers, including 79 members of a Russian research expedition, on board...
KHAJURAHO At about $63 a night, the Taj Chandela is one of the most expensive?and finest?hotels in Khajuraho, especially compared to the serviceable $10-per-night guest houses nearer the temples. But during the hot season (April to July), the extra expenditure is a necessity, not a luxury. With noontime temperatures reaching a wilting 45?C, the Chandela's swimming pool is the only reasonable place to while away the afternoon hours. If a room is not in your budget, day use of the pool costs $4. And if you really feel like splashing out, or your feet...