In pics: Taj heritage wing ready to reopen

In this photo, a man walks through a renovated passageway of the heritage wing of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, India. Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, which was one of the major targets of 26/11 terror attacks almost two years, is set to reopen its heritage wing on August 15, India's Independence Day.

In this photo, a hotel staff member looks on from a renovated passageway of the heritage wing of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai.

In this photo, a security guard walks through a renovated hallway of the heritage wing of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai.

In this photo taken Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, people walking past are seen through a window of the renovated heritage wing of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, India. Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, which was one of the major targets of terror attacks almost two years, is set to reopen its heritage wing on Aug. 15, India's Independence Day.

In this photo, a security guard stands in a renovated passageway of the heritage wing of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai.

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata waves during a function at the renovated passageway of the heritage wing of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai. Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, which was one of the major targets of terror attacks almost two years, is set to reopen its heritage wing on Aug. 15, India's Independence Day.

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata, center wearing green tie, along with his staff claps as flower petals are showered during a function at the renovated passage of the heritage wing of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai.