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  • Woman seen beating male devotees with sticks during the Lathmar Holi celebration. The myth behind this Lathmar Holi is related with Hindu God Lord Krishna who as per local belief came from his hometown Nandgaon to his lovers place at Barsana and teased Radha and her friends. With this common belief since more than 100 years, women of Barsana still maintaining the ritual and beating the men of Nandgaon with sticks (Lathi) to maintain the tradition on this particular day.Woman seen beating male devotees with sticks during the Lathmar Holi celebration. The myth behind this Lathmar Holi is related with Hindu God Lord Krishna who as per local belief came from his hometown Nandgaon to his lovers place at Barsana and teased Radha and her friends. With this common belief since more than 100 years, women of Barsana still maintaining the ritual and beating the men of Nandgaon with sticks (Lathi) to maintain the tradition on this particular day.
  • Iraqi Kurdish people maintain social distance as they offer Tarawih prayers at Seydou Mosque in Duhok. Tarawih prayer is an additional prayer performed by Muslims around the world at night after Isha (night prayer) in the holy month of Ramadan.Iraqi Kurdish people maintain social distance as they offer Tarawih prayers at Seydou Mosque in Duhok. Tarawih prayer is an additional prayer performed by Muslims around the world at night after Isha (night prayer) in the holy month of Ramadan.
  • A protester wearing a facemask raises a fist during the protest in Nairobi. Ugandans immigrants in Kenya protested outside the Uganda High Commission against the arrest of Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine in Kampala yesterday. Three people died and several were wounded during the protest that erupted in Luuka district, eastern Uganda. According to the Ugandan Police, Bobi Wine was arrested for violating the Covid-19 restrictions during his Presidential campaign rallies.A protester wearing a facemask raises a fist during the protest in Nairobi. Ugandans immigrants in Kenya protested outside the Uganda High Commission against the arrest of Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine in Kampala yesterday. Three people died and several were wounded during the protest that erupted in Luuka district, eastern Uganda. According to the Ugandan Police, Bobi Wine was arrested for violating the Covid-19 restrictions during his Presidential campaign rallies.
  • Jonathan Sothcott and Janine Narissa attends the Ray Burmiston fundraising exhibition at The Athenaeum Hotel in London.Jonathan Sothcott and Janine Narissa attends the Ray Burmiston fundraising exhibition at The Athenaeum Hotel in London.
  • Airport workers transport COVID-19 vaccine doses. El Salvador received more than 500,000 vaccines from Chinese manufacturer Sinopharm making it it's 32 arrival of COVID-19 vaccines.Airport workers transport COVID-19 vaccine doses. El Salvador received more than 500,000 vaccines from Chinese manufacturer Sinopharm making it it's 32 arrival of COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Thomas Hoenig, vice chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation during the discussion. The discussion was on new research on the Renewed Threat from Derivatives at a program of the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) in association with Better Markets held at Scandinavia House in New York City.Thomas Hoenig, vice chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation during the discussion. The discussion was on new research on the Renewed Threat from Derivatives at a program of the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) in association with Better Markets held at Scandinavia House in New York City.
  • Homeless residents collect their belongings after the demolition of Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums in Nairobi. Hundreds of residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slums in Nairobi were displaced after their homes were demolished. The demolition was ordered by the local government of Nairobi to make way for the construction of the Nairobi Expressway.Homeless residents collect their belongings after the demolition of Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums in Nairobi. Hundreds of residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slums in Nairobi were displaced after their homes were demolished. The demolition was ordered by the local government of Nairobi to make way for the construction of the Nairobi Expressway.
  • Military cars seen patrolling the streets in Borno State the capital Maiduguri. Islamic militant group Boko Haram, and more recently a faction called ISWAP, have been waging an insurgency in northeast Nigeria for more than a decade.Military cars seen patrolling the streets in Borno State the capital Maiduguri. Islamic militant group Boko Haram, and more recently a faction called ISWAP, have been waging an insurgency in northeast Nigeria for more than a decade.
  • Greenpeace logo is seen on a hologram screen in front of the National Assembly Building. Greenpeace Seoul office took a hologram performance to demand the 21st National Assembly of the Republic of Korea immediate action for the climate crisis at the park behind National Assembly Building in Seoul.Greenpeace logo is seen on a hologram screen in front of the National Assembly Building. Greenpeace Seoul office took a hologram performance to demand the 21st National Assembly of the Republic of Korea immediate action for the climate crisis at the park behind National Assembly Building in Seoul.
  • Firefighter prepares to douse a fire that broke out a day before in a beverage and food factory in Rupganj Narayanganj district on the outskirts of Dhaka. At least 52 people have been killed, 25 others injured and many are feared trapped after a massive fire raged through a factory, the cause of the fire which originated at a ground floor of a multi storey building of the factory is not yet known.Firefighter prepares to douse a fire that broke out a day before in a beverage and food factory in Rupganj Narayanganj district on the outskirts of Dhaka. At least 52 people have been killed, 25 others injured and many are feared trapped after a massive fire raged through a factory, the cause of the fire which originated at a ground floor of a multi storey building of the factory is not yet known.
  • Two siblings are seen giving a letter to Little Amal. A giant puppet is currently grabbing attention across Europe to the plight of young refugees who have fled from Syria. Little Amal represents a nine-year-old Syrian refugee girl and is over 11-feet-tall. She has been walking nearly 8,000 km from the Syrian-Turkish border looking for her mother and it will end in November in Manchester. This weekend, Amal, which means “hope” in Arabic, was warmly welcomed by children, musicians, and other giants to the Borgerhout district known for its cultural diversity.Two siblings are seen giving a letter to Little Amal. A giant puppet is currently grabbing attention across Europe to the plight of young refugees who have fled from Syria. Little Amal represents a nine-year-old Syrian refugee girl and is over 11-feet-tall. She has been walking nearly 8,000 km from the Syrian-Turkish border looking for her mother and it will end in November in Manchester. This weekend, Amal, which means “hope” in Arabic, was warmly welcomed by children, musicians, and other giants to the Borgerhout district known for its cultural diversity.
  • Restaurant L'instant is pictured closed in Le Rove. A new study from the Institut Pasteur, claims that meals with family or friends increase the risk of contamination by Covid-19 hence confirming the need to keep bars and restaurants closed.Restaurant L'instant is pictured closed in Le Rove. A new study from the Institut Pasteur, claims that meals with family or friends increase the risk of contamination by Covid-19 hence confirming the need to keep bars and restaurants closed.
  • Christian Nuns offer their love and prayers on the eve of Mother Teresa's 112th birthday at Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, devoted her life to caring for the sick and poor lives throughout the world & canonised by the Roman Catholic Church as Saint Teresa.Christian Nuns offer their love and prayers on the eve of Mother Teresa's 112th birthday at Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, devoted her life to caring for the sick and poor lives throughout the world & canonised by the Roman Catholic Church as Saint Teresa.
  • A view of the opening of the “241” exhibition, featuring 241 illuminated boxes displays photos of Palestinian children killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. The exhibition was organized by Qatar Charity in collaboration with Msheireb Museums.A view of the opening of the “241” exhibition, featuring 241 illuminated boxes displays photos of Palestinian children killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. The exhibition was organized by Qatar Charity in collaboration with Msheireb Museums.
  • Endrick (16), MBappe (9) and Vinicius Jr. (7) celebrate a goal this Saturday during a La Liga match. Real Madrid defeated Espanyol de Barcelona 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in a new round of the Spanish first division league championship.Endrick (16), MBappe (9) and Vinicius Jr. (7) celebrate a goal this Saturday during a La Liga match. Real Madrid defeated Espanyol de Barcelona 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in a new round of the Spanish first division league championship.
  • In this photo illustration, the mobile payment and digital wallet service by Apple, Apple Pay, logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.In this photo illustration, the mobile payment and digital wallet service by Apple, Apple Pay, logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.
  • Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 civil jet airliner silhouettes against the Supermoon, also known as "Buck Moon" or "Thunder Moon", as approaching Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey.Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 civil jet airliner silhouettes against the Supermoon, also known as "Buck Moon" or "Thunder Moon", as approaching Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey.
  • A protester holds a placard saying 'Stand With Ukraine' during the demonstration. Amnesty International held International Corporate Action on the day in Seoul, South Korea, which marks one month since Russia invaded Ukraine.A protester holds a placard saying 'Stand With Ukraine' during the demonstration. Amnesty International held International Corporate Action on the day in Seoul, South Korea, which marks one month since Russia invaded Ukraine.
  • The container ship Allegri arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The container ship Allegri arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Vendors having breakfast in the "fast food" boat in the floating market. In the delta of rivers Ganga (Padma), Brahmaputra and Meghna people live on the water. Area around the town Banaripara is flooded with water. People live in villages on banks of river channels. No road transport is possible. Just water and ships connect them with the rest of the world. But the area is very lively. Farmers grow fruit, vegetables, rice and crops on 2 700 square kilometers of land among the river channels. Vendors visit their customer on boats. Floating markets with vegetable, fruit, rice or timber are common in this area. People build ships here, make bricks, wooden furniture and other kinds of goods which are transported by water to their customers.Vendors having breakfast in the "fast food" boat in the floating market. In the delta of rivers Ganga (Padma), Brahmaputra and Meghna people live on the water. Area around the town Banaripara is flooded with water. People live in villages on banks of river channels. No road transport is possible. Just water and ships connect them with the rest of the world. But the area is very lively. Farmers grow fruit, vegetables, rice and crops on 2 700 square kilometers of land among the river channels. Vendors visit their customer on boats. Floating markets with vegetable, fruit, rice or timber are common in this area. People build ships here, make bricks, wooden furniture and other kinds of goods which are transported by water to their customers.
  • Bollywood’s leading actress Kangana Ranaut who has been named as Brand Ambassador of the project, unveiled the project “Platinum Vogue” at a glittering function followed by a fashion show held at Sahara Star hotel in Mumbai.Bollywood’s leading actress Kangana Ranaut who has been named as Brand Ambassador of the project, unveiled the project “Platinum Vogue” at a glittering function followed by a fashion show held at Sahara Star hotel in Mumbai.
  • A protester holds placards during the demonstration. Ukrainians living in France and their supporters gathered outside the Russian consulate in Marseille to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.A protester holds placards during the demonstration. Ukrainians living in France and their supporters gathered outside the Russian consulate in Marseille to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
  • A boatman seen rowing his boat during a stormy sunset at Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir.A boatman seen rowing his boat during a stormy sunset at Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir.
  • A set of analytical science instruments, liquid chromatography seen at a Medical Research Laboratory located at The Alfred (Hospital) which is involved in innovative research in Gastroenterology.A set of analytical science instruments, liquid chromatography seen at a Medical Research Laboratory located at The Alfred (Hospital) which is involved in innovative research in Gastroenterology.
  • Luca Marinelli (l) and Juli Grabenhenrich (r) attend the photocall of the movie "Paternal leave" at Casa del Cinema in Villa Borghese.Luca Marinelli (l) and Juli Grabenhenrich (r) attend the photocall of the movie "Paternal leave" at Casa del Cinema in Villa Borghese.

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