Day in Pics: 19th October

Oct 19, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
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Europe’s largest butterfly sanctuary can now rival the color spectacle of its insects after receiving an LED makeover by Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting. The Tropical Butterfly Garden and Insect Museum of Konya in Turkey has installed a computer-controlled LED lighting system that allows it to glow in millions of different colors. The park’s main building – constructed in the shape of a butterfly – has now become a prominent feature on the city’s night skyline.

Europe’s largest butterfly sanctuary can now rival the color spectacle of its insects after receiving an LED makeover by Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting. The Tropical Butterfly Garden and Insect Museum of Konya in Turkey has installed a computer-controlled LED lighting system that allows it to glow in millions of different colors. The park’s main building – constructed in the shape of a butterfly – has now become a prominent feature on the city’s night skyline.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributing RuPay Cards under PMJDY by the IDFC Bank to the beneficiaries, at the launch of the IDFC Bank, in New Delhi. Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley and Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha are also seen.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributing RuPay Cards under PMJDY by the IDFC Bank to the beneficiaries, at the launch of the IDFC Bank, in New Delhi. Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley and Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha are also seen.

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People walk by a Ferrari 488 GTB during the car's launch in Romania inside the Palace of Parliament, formerly House of the People, an administrative building completed during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, in Bucharest, Romania.

People walk by a Ferrari 488 GTB during the car's launch in Romania inside the Palace of Parliament, formerly House of the People, an administrative building completed during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, in Bucharest, Romania.

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A Boeing KC-767 aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft, center, flies along jet fighters during NATO Trident Juncture exercise 2015, in Trapani, Italy.

A Boeing KC-767 aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft, center, flies along jet fighters during NATO Trident Juncture exercise 2015, in Trapani, Italy.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India President and Managing Director Kevin Flynn gestures during the launch of Fiat Abarth Punto and the Fiat Abarth Avventura, in New Delhi.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India President and Managing Director Kevin Flynn gestures during the launch of Fiat Abarth Punto and the Fiat Abarth Avventura, in New Delhi.

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Jammu and Kashmir MLA Abdul Rashid Sheikhs face was blackened by few activists, allegedly belonging to a right-wing organisation, at Press Club in New Delhi.

Jammu and Kashmir MLA Abdul Rashid Sheikhs face was blackened by few activists, allegedly belonging to a right-wing organisation, at Press Club in New Delhi.

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BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur along with chief selector Sandeep Patil and other committee members including Roger Binny, Vikram Rathore, Saba Karim and Ranjinder Singh Hans during the selection committee meeting for picking the last two ODI and first two Test squads against South Africa in New Delhi.

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur along with chief selector Sandeep Patil and other committee members including Roger Binny, Vikram Rathore, Saba Karim and Ranjinder Singh Hans during the selection committee meeting for picking the last two ODI and first two Test squads against South Africa in New Delhi.

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Women protesting against Delhi Government following the latest incidents of rape at Delhi Secretariat in New Delhi.

Women protesting against Delhi Government following the latest incidents of rape at Delhi Secretariat in New Delhi.

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A resident uses an inflated tire interior to bring a pig to safety amidst raging floodwaters brought about by Typhoon Koppu at Zaragosa township, Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, Philippines.

A resident uses an inflated tire interior to bring a pig to safety amidst raging floodwaters brought about by Typhoon Koppu at Zaragosa township, Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, Philippines.

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Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns arrives at Southwark Crown Court to stand trial for perjury in London.

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns arrives at Southwark Crown Court to stand trial for perjury in London.

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Conservative leader Stephen Harper poses with Nav Bhatia at a campaign rally in Mississauga.

Conservative leader Stephen Harper poses with Nav Bhatia at a campaign rally in Mississauga.

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An Artist give final touches to idols of Goddess Durga ahead of the festival in New Delhi.

An Artist give final touches to idols of Goddess Durga ahead of the festival in New Delhi.

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Girls and women celebrating Badkamma festival at various places in Hyderabad.

Girls and women celebrating Badkamma festival at various places in Hyderabad.

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Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti Conveyor Hardik Patel arrested by police on his way to protest in Cricket match from Rajkot Jamnagar Highway near Rajkot.

Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti Conveyor Hardik Patel arrested by police on his way to protest in Cricket match from Rajkot Jamnagar Highway near Rajkot.

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South African players celebrate thier victroy against India during a one day match in Rajkot.

South African players celebrate thier victroy against India during a one day match in Rajkot.

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Widows of Vrindavan (mostly of West Bengal) dance during their visit at Aaram Bagh Durga pandal which is themed this year Women empowerment, organised by Aaram bagh Puja Samiti at Aaram Bagh Paharganj in New Delhi.

Widows of Vrindavan (mostly of West Bengal) dance during their visit at Aaram Bagh Durga pandal which is themed this year Women empowerment, organised by Aaram bagh Puja Samiti at Aaram Bagh Paharganj in New Delhi.