The world's tallest statue is nearing completion in India. It is designed to be a 182m (600ft) high tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a hero in India's independence struggle, in Gujarat state.

The "statue of unity" has been billed as a tourist attraction. India has unveiled the world's tallest statue, which cost 29.9bn rupees (£330m; $430m) to build. The 182m (600ft) high structure in ...

The temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The temple, which is the tallest in India and one of the tallest in the world, still remains an engineering mystery as it is completely made of granite ...