It was the coming together of arguably two of the most beautiful creations in the world - the Taj Mahal and Indian actress Aishwarya Rai - as part of a campaign to have the famous monument recognized as one of the new seven wonders of the world. As things stood, the Taj was lagging behind, until Aishwarya, whom many - especially Indians - consider the No 1 beauty in the world, intervened. Now the Taj is making its way up the list.