Day in Pics: 21st January

Jan 21, 2015, 21:09 PM IST
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Security personnel in action against protesters in Srinagar.

Security personnel in action against protesters in Srinagar.

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Bharatiya Janata Party chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi, left, and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan pose together during a road show before filing her nomination papers for the Delhi state elections in New Delhi.

Bharatiya Janata Party chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi, left, and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan pose together during a road show before filing her nomination papers for the Delhi state elections in New Delhi.

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Former US Vice President Al Gore gestures as he speaks during a panel 'What's Next? A Climate for Action', during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Former US Vice President Al Gore gestures as he speaks during a panel 'What's Next? A Climate for Action', during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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BSF daredevils during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

BSF daredevils during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

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This photo released by New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a volcano erupts near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean.

This photo released by New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a volcano erupts near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Roger Federer of Switzerland makes a forehand return to Simone Bolelli of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

Roger Federer of Switzerland makes a forehand return to Simone Bolelli of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Models present creations by Indonesian fashion designer Meggie Hadiyanto during a fashion show as part of Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2015, in Hong Kong.

Models present creations by Indonesian fashion designer Meggie Hadiyanto during a fashion show as part of Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2015, in Hong Kong.

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Pramila Tokas of Aam Admi Party during her nomination filing procession at RK Puram in New Delhi.

Pramila Tokas of Aam Admi Party during her nomination filing procession at RK Puram in New Delhi.

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BJP Chief Minister candidate Kiran Bedi with Science and Technology minister Harsh Vardhan during election campaign at Krishna Nagar area in New Delhi.

BJP Chief Minister candidate Kiran Bedi with Science and Technology minister Harsh Vardhan during election campaign at Krishna Nagar area in New Delhi.

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Badminton player Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa during the inauguration of Syed Modi International Championship in Lucknow.

Badminton player Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa during the inauguration of Syed Modi International Championship in Lucknow.

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First lady Michelle Obama applauds on Capitol Hill in Washington, before President Barack Obama's State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress.

First lady Michelle Obama applauds on Capitol Hill in Washington, before President Barack Obama's State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress.

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Film producer Ana Paula, left, disability rights advocate Natache, center, and contemporary dancer Karla Klemente join a demonstration on Ipanema beach in support of the rights of women to go topless on beaches nationwide, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Film producer Ana Paula, left, disability rights advocate Natache, center, and contemporary dancer Karla Klemente join a demonstration on Ipanema beach in support of the rights of women to go topless on beaches nationwide, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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uropean motorcycle stunt rider Aras Gibieza performs during the India Bike Week (IBW) tour in Ahmadabad, India.

uropean motorcycle stunt rider Aras Gibieza performs during the India Bike Week (IBW) tour in Ahmadabad, India.

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Maria Sharapova of Russia makes a forehand return to Alexandra Panova of Russia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne.

Maria Sharapova of Russia makes a forehand return to Alexandra Panova of Russia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne.

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A male surf scoter, left, and female surf scoter interact after being treated, washed and dried at International Bird Rescue in Fairfield, Calif.

A male surf scoter, left, and female surf scoter interact after being treated, washed and dried at International Bird Rescue in Fairfield, Calif.

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A message of

A message of "Hope" is seen on a banner as Muslims and Jews put their thoughts in writing during a gathering commemorating the victims and relatives of the recent terror attacks in France during a gathering of the Salaam-Shalom organization in Amsterdam, Netherlands.