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Detailed explanation-1: -Technology giant Microsoft on Thursday announced the launch of its new India Development Center (IDC) facility in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, which will serve as a premier center of engineering and innovation. The workspace architecture of the centre is inspired by the Taj Mahal.

Detailed explanation-2: -“The expansion of the India Development Center in Noida is our continued effort to empower every person and every organization on this planet to achieve more.

Detailed explanation-3: -Microsoft’s new engineering hub in Noida is inspired by the Taj Mahal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Boasting of marble inlays, vaulted doorways, arches, and marble domes, the building is a combination of Microsoft’s latest technologies and locally sourced materials, the company said, adding that it is a tribute to the country’s historical and rich craftsmanship.

Detailed explanation-5: -Microsoft started its India journey in 1990 with one office in Hyderabad. Since then, the iconic IT company has changed with time-from being known as the Windows and Office pack to becoming a dominant cloud player.