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On July 8, 2007, newspapers the world over carried the item about The New 7 Wonders of the World

On July 8, 2007, newspapers the world over carried the item about The New 7 Wonders of the World WHICH Were Announced AT the ‘Official’ Declaration ceremony In Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7 , 2007 --- 07.07.07. Bollywood’s Bipasha Basu was one of the

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On July 8, 2007, newspapers the world over carried the item about The New 7 Wonders of the World

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  1. On July 8, 2007, newspapers the world over carried the item about The New 7 Wondersof the World WHICH Were Announced AT the ‘Official’ Declaration ceremony In Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 --- 07.07.07 Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  2. Bollywood’s Bipasha Basu was one of the distinguished invitees. The papperazi created another story about Bipasha and Portugal’s top footballer Ronaldo. But that is another story. Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  3. This presentation has two parts. The first part lists these new Seven Wonders of the World [which, frankly, just showed the voting strength in the countries to which these Wonders belong] Let us have a look at Part I Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  4. Chichén Itzá, Mexico (7th place) Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  5. Christ Redeemer, Brazil (6thplace) Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  6. The Great Wall of China [5th place] Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  7. Machu Picchu, Peru(4th place) Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  8. Petra, Jordan (3rd place) Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  9. The Roman Colloseum, Italy(2nd Place) Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  10. The Taj Mahal, India (1st place) Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  11. Part IIThree years ago, in a school in San Jose, California, a group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  12. There were some disagreements,but those which received the most votes are: Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  13. 1.Egypt's Great Pyramids2. Taj Mahal3. Grand Canyon4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St. Peter's Basilica 7. China's Great Wall[Matches somewhat with what seniors like me had learnt in school.] Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  14. While gathering the votes, the teacher noticed that one student, Lina, had not completed her voting-paper yet. Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  15. She asked Lina if she was having trouble with her list. Lina replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mindbecause there were so many." Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  16. The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help". Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  17. Lina hesitated a little and said: "I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are-- Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  18. 1. To See... Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  19. 2. To Hear... Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  20. 3. To Touch... Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  21. 4. To Taste... Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  22. 5. To Feel... Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  23. 6. To Laugh... Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  24. 7. And to Love." Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  25. The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and thatwe take for granted are truly wonderous! Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  26. A gentle reminder --- - Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

  27. That the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man. Compiled by Gurudutt Mundkur

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