politics

highway · architecture

Armstrong Pame is a harbinger of change and has brought joy to the people of Tousem, a Manipur subdivision considered one of India's most backward, by giving them what they needed most - a motorable road that connects them to the outside w…

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Irom Sharmila Chanu was in the news recently for being released from a prison hospital after finding no evidence against her for the alleged charges of attempted suicide by refusing to take food.

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The deadlock over the Manipur assembly was put to an end after the union cabinet recommended President's rule in Manipur. The state was thrown into constitutional crisis after CM Radhabinod Koijam lost a vote of confidence on may 21st.

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Out of the BJP's 26 members, in the 59th member Manipur assembly, 24 voted against the Radhabinod Koijam government pulling it down.

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In view of tension in Haryana's Rohtak due to protest by the Jat community demanding reservation, the administration blocked mobile internet services in the town.

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This spunky pink salwar kameez clad Indian woman jumped atop an Indian politician's car and smashed the windshield, after she was winked at by his security staff.

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Ministers or maniacs?? See a nasty violent fight in the Uttar Pradesh state legislature, in India. India shining! Incredible India indeed...

festival · politics

Tribals of Chhattisgarh sell Tikhur (Curcuma angustifolia) sweet red ant or Chapda chinti ki chutney, keukand (Costus speciosus) and sarso pickles at Tribal Food Festival in Delhi.

politics · flowers

Viewer discretion advised due to possible graphic content. An August 1994 protest in New Delhi is quelled with the use of a water cannon, when the Delhi Police cannot hold back people with the use of barricades.

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Display of cavalry might from bygone eras, on the central esplanade of New Delhi. After the horse parade, and once they have passed, the poo collectors clean up the road prior to the R Day parade in New Delhi.

ceremony · politics

Indian Hindus hold havan, pray for Donald Trump prior to The US Presidential elections. Pandits start chanting mantras for the success of Donald Trump's candidacy with the havan kund all set and garlands along with fruits laid down for offe…

ceremony · politics

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has gained some unlikely fans - including a right-wing Hindu group in India. Members of the Hindu Sena held a prayer in support of Mr Trump winning the US presidential election.

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Marionettes for politicians! Puppeteers create and operate puppets of popular politicians such as Lal Krishna Advani of the BJP.

Maharashtra·politics · music

Far-right Hindu nationalists in Mumbai have doused the head of an Indian think-tank head in black ink in protest at the launch of a book by a former Pakistani foreign minister.

festival · politics

Nepali dance troupe performs Chiya chiya Bhaisakio during Red Panda Winter Festival 2016 in Sikkim. Chief Minister Pawan Chamling inaugurated the Red Panda Winter Festival- 2016 at MG Marg.

festival · politics

Various cuisines of Nepali Newar like Yomari, Laakhamari (brown sweet with white syrup), Pan cake or Wo (lentil patties also known as basa), chwyela (meat chunks) displayed for visitors during Red Panda Winter Festival in Sikkim.

festival · dance

Nepali community performing a folk dance during Red Panda Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Chief Minister Pawan Chamling inaugurated the Red Panda Winter Festival- 2016 at MG Marg.

wildlife · politics

The government of India launches project tiger to ensure the viable population of Bengal Tiger in their natural habitats.

Assam·monsoon · politics

The state of Assam needs our help along with prayers and empathy for floods in Kaziranga National Park, July 2109.

Assam·monsoon · politics

The state of Assam needs our help along with prayers and empathy for floods in Kaziranga National Park, July 2109.

temple · politics

Coffee plantation. Coffee beans growing on a coffee tree in Karnataka, South India. Coffea is a genus of flowering plants whose seeds, called coffee beans, are used to make coffee. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family.

festival · sport

Thousands of people from all over the country gather to see Mysore Dasara. Tight security arrangements for Mysore Dasara in Karnataka can be seen.

Bengaluru, Karnataka·flowers · aerial

Bangalore Lal Bagh botanical gardens - aerial view of Karnataka's pride. The Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore is of royal origin and was started initially as a private garden in an area of 40 acres by Hyder Ali, one of the most famous ru…