yes ,i agree with some of your points but some i still don't agree: 1.I think it's ok to cut off power during stroms etc. can not really say about New orleans but common sense says ,PLAY SAFE...but yes i would say due to too much of power thefts ,it is a big problme in India. 2.In your story ,WHEN the permission SPECIFICALLY mention that cameras with stand were not allowed why would some one use it ,one shud use his brain. 3.If MONALISA from 15th Century can not be allowed to clicked pic DUE TO SECURITY reasons ,i think Most of the indian art pcs and places ,have more need of security thus it's OK to not allow photograph it. 4.why do you quote only TAJ why not all other monuments..Let me know how much they charge for Effiel Tower in Paris ,and compare it in Indian Rupees.I think indians have fantastic access to their own history,that is why most of the monuments are allowed for indians in mere 15 rs or even free.But end of the one has to understand that monuments also need maintainance cost,So to keep balance ASI has to do it. 5.Maps you are talking about(TAWANG) is an ultra sensitive area,FYI GOOGLE EARTH has no satellite mapping of Most of India as per my knowledge.
