OpinionOpinion byDr Madan Mohan SethiNZ Herald·19 Aug, 2026 04:59 PM5 mins to readDr Madan Mohan Sethi is India's Consul-General based in AucklandFew countries illustrate the transformative power of infrastructure as vividly as India. One of its engineering marvels is the Taj Mahal, reflecting a tradition of world-class construction and engineering excellence. Photo / Natasha BazikaFew countries illustrate the transformative power of infrastructure as vividly as India. From engineering marvels such as the rock-cut Kailasa Temple at Ellora, the Sun Temple at Konark, the Khajuraho monuments and the Taj Mahal, India’s history reflects a tradition of world-class construction and engineering excellence.
Today, that legacy is
