Day in Pics: 4th August

Aug 04, 2015, 20:35 PM IST
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A zoo staff feeding Tiger cubs at Sarthana Zoo in Surat.

A zoo staff feeding Tiger cubs at Sarthana Zoo in Surat.

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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar addressing media at a promotional event in Hyderabad.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar addressing media at a promotional event in Hyderabad.

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A woman and a child display mortar shells allegedly fired from the Pakistan side at a residential area near the India-Pakistan international border at Kanachack village in Pargwal sector, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Jammu.

A woman and a child display mortar shells allegedly fired from the Pakistan side at a residential area near the India-Pakistan international border at Kanachack village in Pargwal sector, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Jammu.

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Villagers wade through floodwaters as they travel on a boat to safer areas in Ghatal, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of Kolkata.

Villagers wade through floodwaters as they travel on a boat to safer areas in Ghatal, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of Kolkata.

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A Russian paratrooper fires a weapon during the

A Russian paratrooper fires a weapon during the "Paratrooper's platoon" military game at a Dubrovichi shooting range outside of Ryazan, some 170 kms south east of Moscow, Russia. The competitions called the International Army Games involve troops from Russia and several other nations.

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Nepalese women activists participate in a protest demanding provision in the new constitution to avail citizenship in the name of one’s mother, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nepalese women activists participate in a protest demanding provision in the new constitution to avail citizenship in the name of one’s mother, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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India's opposition Congress party workers carrying an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi protest outside the office of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi.

India's opposition Congress party workers carrying an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi protest outside the office of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi.

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CalFire firefighter Bo Santiago lights a backfire as the Rocky fire burns near Clearlake, Calif.. The fire has charred more than 60,000 acres and destroyed at least 24 residences.

CalFire firefighter Bo Santiago lights a backfire as the Rocky fire burns near Clearlake, Calif.. The fire has charred more than 60,000 acres and destroyed at least 24 residences.

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Sonia Gandhi and other Congress party lawmakers shout slogans against the government during a protest in the parliament premises, in New Delhi.

Sonia Gandhi and other Congress party lawmakers shout slogans against the government during a protest in the parliament premises, in New Delhi.

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Harbhajan Singh poses for photographs with fans after arriving at their team hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Indian cricket team is in Sri Lanka to play a three test match series that begins Aug. 12.

Harbhajan Singh poses for photographs with fans after arriving at their team hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Indian cricket team is in Sri Lanka to play a three test match series that begins Aug. 12.

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Pakistani Kashmiri Abdul Majeed sits in front of the lifeless body of his brother Shafqat Hussain, who was convicted of killing a 7-year-old boy, following his execution in Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistani Kashmiri Abdul Majeed sits in front of the lifeless body of his brother Shafqat Hussain, who was convicted of killing a 7-year-old boy, following his execution in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Rescue workers carry the body of a victim at the site of building collapse in Thane, Mumbai. According to an official the building was more than 50 years old and had been damaged by the rain.

Rescue workers carry the body of a victim at the site of building collapse in Thane, Mumbai. According to an official the building was more than 50 years old and had been damaged by the rain.

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President Barack Obama hugs African singer Grace Alache Jerry after she announced him onstage prior to his speaking at the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship Presidential Summit in Washington.

President Barack Obama hugs African singer Grace Alache Jerry after she announced him onstage prior to his speaking at the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship Presidential Summit in Washington.

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Indian Tennis player Sania Mirza displays the creations of Moni Agarwal during a fashion show at the India International Jewelry Week in Mumbai.

Indian Tennis player Sania Mirza displays the creations of Moni Agarwal during a fashion show at the India International Jewelry Week in Mumbai.

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Yazidi Kurdish women chant slogans during a protest against the Islamic State group's invasion on Sinjar city one year ago, in Dohuk, northern Iraq.

Yazidi Kurdish women chant slogans during a protest against the Islamic State group's invasion on Sinjar city one year ago, in Dohuk, northern Iraq.

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Dave Miinch, fire captain with South Lake County, watches a fire burn on the north side of U.S. Highway 20, in Yolo County, Calif.

Dave Miinch, fire captain with South Lake County, watches a fire burn on the north side of U.S. Highway 20, in Yolo County, Calif.

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Canada's Nick Blevins, left, fights off The United States' Blaine Scully to score a try during the second half of a Pacific Nations Cup fifth place rugby match in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Canada's Nick Blevins, left, fights off The United States' Blaine Scully to score a try during the second half of a Pacific Nations Cup fifth place rugby match in Burnaby, British Columbia.

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Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, returns the ball against Kurumi Nara, of Japan, at the Citi Open tennis tournament, in Washington.

Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, returns the ball against Kurumi Nara, of Japan, at the Citi Open tennis tournament, in Washington.

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Hundreds of houses painted in bright colors in what organizers claim is Mexico's largest mural, is part of a government-sponsored project is called Pachuca Paints Itself, in the Palmitas neighborhood, in Pachuca, Mexico.

Hundreds of houses painted in bright colors in what organizers claim is Mexico's largest mural, is part of a government-sponsored project is called Pachuca Paints Itself, in the Palmitas neighborhood, in Pachuca, Mexico.

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An Indian tank emerges from the water during competition in Alabino, outside Moscow, Russia.

An Indian tank emerges from the water during competition in Alabino, outside Moscow, Russia.

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People watching horse-cart race in Allahabad.

People watching horse-cart race in Allahabad.

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Police Trying to chasing stone pelters during Massive Protest under the Banner of AIIMS Coordination Committee 4th Day Jammu Bandh.

Police Trying to chasing stone pelters during Massive Protest under the Banner of AIIMS Coordination Committee 4th Day Jammu Bandh.