Day in Pics: 10th October

Oct 10, 2014, 20:21 PM IST
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Women get their palms and arms decorated with mehandi on the eve of Karwa Chauth in Gurgaon.

Women get their palms and arms decorated with mehandi on the eve of Karwa Chauth in Gurgaon.

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A woman shields herself with a plastic bag as she walks on a road in the rain, in Bhubaneswar. According to Indian Meteorological Department reports, severe cyclonic storm 'Hudhud' is likely to hit Andhra Pradesh and Orissa coasts Sunday.

A woman shields herself with a plastic bag as she walks on a road in the rain, in Bhubaneswar. According to Indian Meteorological Department reports, severe cyclonic storm 'Hudhud' is likely to hit Andhra Pradesh and Orissa coasts Sunday.

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School children take part in an awareness campaign on eve of Save Girl Child day in Bikaner.

School children take part in an awareness campaign on eve of Save Girl Child day in Bikaner.

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Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi meets his supporters during an election rally at Vani in Nasik district.

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi meets his supporters during an election rally at Vani in Nasik district.

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Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad hits the ball during the second one day international match between Australia and Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad hits the ball during the second one day international match between Australia and Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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US actress Angelina Jolie is presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, London.

US actress Angelina Jolie is presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, London.

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Indian children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi gestures as he addresses the media at his office in New Delhi. Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan and Satyarthi of India jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize, for risking their lives to fight for children's rights.

Indian children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi gestures as he addresses the media at his office in New Delhi. Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan and Satyarthi of India jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize, for risking their lives to fight for children's rights.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot against David Ferrer of Spain during their men's singles quarterfinal match of Shanghai Masters Tennis Tournament in Shanghai, China.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot against David Ferrer of Spain during their men's singles quarterfinal match of Shanghai Masters Tennis Tournament in Shanghai, China.

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This image provided by NASA taken by the MODIS instrument aboard the Aqua satellite shows a visible image of Super Typhoon Vongfong, as it moved north through the Philippine Sea.

This image provided by NASA taken by the MODIS instrument aboard the Aqua satellite shows a visible image of Super Typhoon Vongfong, as it moved north through the Philippine Sea.

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Spain's rider Marc Marquez steers his Honda during free practice ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Motegi, north of Tokyo.

Spain's rider Marc Marquez steers his Honda during free practice ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Motegi, north of Tokyo.

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Young dancers perform during National Day celebrations in Taipei.

Young dancers perform during National Day celebrations in Taipei.

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A model, poses for a fashion photo shooting as a protester sits on a main road in the occupied areas outside government headquarters in Hong Kong's Admiralty.

A model, poses for a fashion photo shooting as a protester sits on a main road in the occupied areas outside government headquarters in Hong Kong's Admiralty.

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President Barack Obama speaks during an event at Cross Campus, a collaborative space that brings together freelancers, creative professionals, entrepreneurs and startup teams, in Santa Monica, Calif.

President Barack Obama speaks during an event at Cross Campus, a collaborative space that brings together freelancers, creative professionals, entrepreneurs and startup teams, in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Protesters march down a street blocking traffic, a day after Vonderrit D. Myers was shot and killed by white, off-duty St. Louis police officer in St. Louis. Police say Myers was shot Wednesday after he opened fire on the off-duty officer, but Myers' parents say he was unarmed.

Protesters march down a street blocking traffic, a day after Vonderrit D. Myers was shot and killed by white, off-duty St. Louis police officer in St. Louis. Police say Myers was shot Wednesday after he opened fire on the off-duty officer, but Myers' parents say he was unarmed.

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Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wave to the crowd after Wolf introduced her to the crowd at the Constitution Center, in Philadelphia.

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wave to the crowd after Wolf introduced her to the crowd at the Constitution Center, in Philadelphia.

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Beach-goers investigate a dead 58-foot finback whale that washed ashore on an eastern Long Island beach in Shirley, N.Y.

Beach-goers investigate a dead 58-foot finback whale that washed ashore on an eastern Long Island beach in Shirley, N.Y.

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Naomi Harbatuk, left, of Somerset, N.J., dressed as Supergirl, poses with Mike Sullivan, of Ottawa, dressed as Superman during the first day of New York Comic Con at the Javits Convention Center.

Naomi Harbatuk, left, of Somerset, N.J., dressed as Supergirl, poses with Mike Sullivan, of Ottawa, dressed as Superman during the first day of New York Comic Con at the Javits Convention Center.

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The Berlin Cathedra is illuminated on the eve of the official start of the 10th 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany.

The Berlin Cathedra is illuminated on the eve of the official start of the 10th 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany.

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Two rutting stags fight in a wildlife park in Aurach near Kitzbuehel, in the Austrian province of Tyrol.

Two rutting stags fight in a wildlife park in Aurach near Kitzbuehel, in the Austrian province of Tyrol.

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Smoke rises following an airstrike by US-led coalition aircraft in Kobani, Syria, during fighting between Syrian Kurds and the militants of Islamic State group.

Smoke rises following an airstrike by US-led coalition aircraft in Kobani, Syria, during fighting between Syrian Kurds and the militants of Islamic State group.

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Supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) wave flags and balloons during a final pre-election rally in Sarajevo, Bosnia.

Supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) wave flags and balloons during a final pre-election rally in Sarajevo, Bosnia.

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Secretary of State John Kerry, right, talks with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond before they spoke at the Wind Technology Testing Center, in Boston.

Secretary of State John Kerry, right, talks with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond before they spoke at the Wind Technology Testing Center, in Boston.

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Lithuania's Arvydas Novikovas, right, and Estonia's Sergei Zenjov challenge for the ball during the Euro 2016 soccer qualifying group E match between Lithuania and Estonia in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Lithuania's Arvydas Novikovas, right, and Estonia's Sergei Zenjov challenge for the ball during the Euro 2016 soccer qualifying group E match between Lithuania and Estonia in Vilnius, Lithuania.

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This undated photo provided by Argo via the Greek Culture Ministry, a diver with a metal detector holds a copper ship's fitting next to a vase at the site of the Antikythera wreck off the island of Antikythera in southern Greece.

This undated photo provided by Argo via the Greek Culture Ministry, a diver with a metal detector holds a copper ship's fitting next to a vase at the site of the Antikythera wreck off the island of Antikythera in southern Greece.