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2014-08-20 Photo gallery
UPDATED : Aug 20 2014, 00:00 IST
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Mumbai: A model walks the ramp during at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 in Mumbai on Wednesday. PTI Photo
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2 /10 New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during a function to commemorate 70th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in Central Hall of Parliament in New Delhi on Wednesday.PTI Photo
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3 /10 Guwahati: Zonal Manager of Hyundai Motor India Limited Tapan Kumar Ghosh and Regional Manager Bedabrata Bordoloi at the launch of Elite i20 car in Guwahati on Tuesday. PTI Photo
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4 /10 Bhopal : Central Reserve Police Force jawans jubilate after their passing out parade at 227 Battalion of the foce in Bhopal on Wednesday. PTI Photo
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5 /10 Mumbai: Showstopper Sushmita Sen at the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2014 in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI Photo
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6 /10 Mumbai: Shilpa Shetty walks the ramp for Masaba Gupta at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI Photo(
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7 /10 New Delhi : Congress President Sonia Gandhi along with party Vice President Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Vadra with her husband Robert Vadra paying tribute to the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 70th birth anniversary at Vir Bhoomi in...
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8 /10 Allahabad: People paying floral tribute to the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 70th birth anniversary at Anand Bhawan in Allahabad on Wednesday. PTI Photo
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9 /10 New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh honours an awardee during the Scheme launch of “Mainstreaming Civil Defence in Disaster Risk Reduction” in New Delhi on Wednesday. PTI Photo
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10 /10 cknow: A model at a promotional event of Rado watches in Lucknow on Wednesday. PTI Photo
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In Pics | India celebrates new year festivals amid Covid-19
UPDATED : Apr 13 2021, 16:21 IST
Indians ushered in New Year on April 13, Tuesday, with various states celebrating the festivals of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh and Cheti Chand -- new year festivals celebrated by people of different regions -- even as spike in daily coronavirus infections prompt experts to demand the cancellation of big events.
Source: PTI/AFP
![In Pics | India celebrates new year festivals amid Covid-19]( "In Pics | India celebrates new year festivals amid Covid-19")
1 /12 In Pics | India celebrates new year festivals amid Covid-19
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![Pilgrims, wearing face masks, pray while on their way towards the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, during Navratri celebrations, in Reasi district, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.]( "Pilgrims, wearing face masks, pray while on their way towards the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, during Navratri celebrations, in Reasi district, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.")
2 /12 Pilgrims, wearing face masks, pray while on their way towards the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, during Navratri celebrations, in Reasi district, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
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![People perform a ritual as part of celebrations to mark the Gudi Padwa festival, marking the beginning of Maharashtrian New Year, in Ahmedabad.]( "People perform a ritual as part of celebrations to mark the Gudi Padwa festival, marking the beginning of Maharashtrian New Year, in Ahmedabad.")
3 /12 People perform a ritual as part of celebrations to mark the Gudi Padwa festival, marking the beginning of Maharashtrian New Year, in Ahmedabad.
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![Devotees stand in a queue to offer prayers at Alopi Devi Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Prayagraj.]( "Devotees stand in a queue to offer prayers at Alopi Devi Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Prayagraj.")
4 /12 Devotees stand in a queue to offer prayers at Alopi Devi Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Prayagraj.
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![Sikh devotees visit the Golden Temple on the occasion of Baisakhi festival in Amritsar.]( "Sikh devotees visit the Golden Temple on the occasion of Baisakhi festival in Amritsar.")
5 /12 Sikh devotees visit the Golden Temple on the occasion of Baisakhi festival in Amritsar.
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![Devotees, wearing face masks, wait in queues to offer prayers at Vindhyavasini Temple on the first day of Navratri festival, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Mirzapur.]( "Devotees, wearing face masks, wait in queues to offer prayers at Vindhyavasini Temple on the first day of Navratri festival, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Mirzapur.")
6 /12 Devotees, wearing face masks, wait in queues to offer prayers at Vindhyavasini Temple on the first day of Navratri festival, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Mirzapur.
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![People wearing traditional dress and jewellery seen at their homes observing social distancing protocols as they celebrate \'Gudi Padwa\' or the Maharashtrian new year in Mumbai.]( "People wearing traditional dress and jewellery seen at their homes observing social distancing protocols as they celebrate \'Gudi Padwa\' or the Maharashtrian new year in Mumbai.")
7 /12 People wearing traditional dress and jewellery seen at their homes observing social distancing protocols as they celebrate 'Gudi Padwa' or the Maharashtrian new year in Mumbai.
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![Devotees dressed in traditional attire click a selfie as they celebrate \'Gudi Padwa\' festival, marking the beginning of Marathi New Year, in Mumbai.]( "Devotees dressed in traditional attire click a selfie as they celebrate \'Gudi Padwa\' festival, marking the beginning of Marathi New Year, in Mumbai.")
8 /12 Devotees dressed in traditional attire click a selfie as they celebrate 'Gudi Padwa' festival, marking the beginning of Marathi New Year, in Mumbai.
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![Devotees offer prayers at Longa Wali Devi Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Amritsar.]( "Devotees offer prayers at Longa Wali Devi Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Amritsar.")
9 /12 Devotees offer prayers at Longa Wali Devi Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Amritsar.
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![Villagers participate in community fishing on the occasion of \'Rongali Bihu\' festival, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, at Digholi Lake in Nagaon district, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.]( "Villagers participate in community fishing on the occasion of \'Rongali Bihu\' festival, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, at Digholi Lake in Nagaon district, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.")
10 /12 Villagers participate in community fishing on the occasion of 'Rongali Bihu' festival, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, at Digholi Lake in Nagaon district, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
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![Devotees, wearing face masks, wait in queues to offer prayers at Kali Mata Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Jammu.]( "Devotees, wearing face masks, wait in queues to offer prayers at Kali Mata Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Jammu.")
11 /12 Devotees, wearing face masks, wait in queues to offer prayers at Kali Mata Temple on the first day of Navratri celebrations, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Jammu.
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![Hindu devotees visit the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams temple on the occasion of \'Ugadi\' festival or new year\'s day as per the Hindu lunisolar calendar in Chennai.]( "Hindu devotees visit the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams temple on the occasion of \'Ugadi\' festival or new year\'s day as per the Hindu lunisolar calendar in Chennai.")
12 /12 Hindu devotees visit the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams temple on the occasion of 'Ugadi' festival or new year's day as per the Hindu lunisolar calendar in Chennai.
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News in Pics, April 13: Best photos from around the world
UPDATED : Apr 13 2021, 08:10 IST
Coronavirus | COVID-19 | Berlin | Germany | France | Leeds | United Kingdom | Japan | Singapore | ![Customers enjoy a drink in the outside seating area of a pub in Leeds, northern England as coronavirus restrictions are eased across the country in step two of the government\'s roadmap out of England\'s third national lockdown. Britons on Monday toasted a significant easing of coronavirus restrictions, with early morning pints -- and much-needed haircuts. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Customers enjoy a drink in the outside seating area of a pub in Leeds, northern England as coronavirus restrictions are eased across the country in step two of the government\'s roadmap out of England\'s third national lockdown. Britons on Monday toasted a significant easing of coronavirus restrictions, with early morning pints -- and much-needed haircuts. Credit: AFP Photo")
1 /11 Customers enjoy a drink in the outside seating area of a pub in Leeds, northern England as coronavirus restrictions are eased across the country in step two of the government's roadmap out of England's third national lockdown. Britons on Monday toasted a significant easing of coronavirus restrictions, with early morning pints -- and much-needed haircuts. Credit: AFP Photo
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![A cyclist passes as Camello, an autonomous grocery delivery robot, makes its way during a delivery in Singapore. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "A cyclist passes as Camello, an autonomous grocery delivery robot, makes its way during a delivery in Singapore. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /11 A cyclist passes as Camello, an autonomous grocery delivery robot, makes its way during a delivery in Singapore. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Japan\'s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (C) speaks at a cabinet meeting at the prime minister\'s office in Tokyo. Japan\'s government on Tuesday approved a plan to release more than one million tonnes of treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, in a controversial decision that follows years of debate. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Japan\'s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (C) speaks at a cabinet meeting at the prime minister\'s office in Tokyo. Japan\'s government on Tuesday approved a plan to release more than one million tonnes of treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, in a controversial decision that follows years of debate. Credit: AFP Photo")
3 /11 Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (C) speaks at a cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo. Japan's government on Tuesday approved a plan to release more than one million tonnes of treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, in a controversial decision that follows years of debate. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Flowers and tributes are seen outside the British Consulate General in Hong Kong on April 11, 2021, following the death on April 9 of Britain\'s Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Flowers and tributes are seen outside the British Consulate General in Hong Kong on April 11, 2021, following the death on April 9 of Britain\'s Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: AFP Photo")
4 /11 Flowers and tributes are seen outside the British Consulate General in Hong Kong on April 11, 2021, following the death on April 9 of Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Covid-19 patients admitted for treatment in emergency Covid care center at Shahnai banquet hall in front of LNJP hospital in New Delhi. Delhi recorded over 10,000 cases on Monday. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Covid-19 patients admitted for treatment in emergency Covid care center at Shahnai banquet hall in front of LNJP hospital in New Delhi. Delhi recorded over 10,000 cases on Monday. Credit: PTI Photo")
5 /11 Covid-19 patients admitted for treatment in emergency Covid care center at Shahnai banquet hall in front of LNJP hospital in New Delhi. Delhi recorded over 10,000 cases on Monday. Credit: PTI Photo
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![People gather during a vigil for Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Wright was shot and killed yesterday by Brooklyn Center police during a traffic stop. Credit: AFP Photo]( "People gather during a vigil for Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Wright was shot and killed yesterday by Brooklyn Center police during a traffic stop. Credit: AFP Photo")
6 /11 People gather during a vigil for Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Wright was shot and killed yesterday by Brooklyn Center police during a traffic stop. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Hospital employees participate in a protest in demand of adequate personnel requirements in front of the Charite hospital in Berlin. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Hospital employees participate in a protest in demand of adequate personnel requirements in front of the Charite hospital in Berlin. Credit: Reuters Photo")
7 /11 Hospital employees participate in a protest in demand of adequate personnel requirements in front of the Charite hospital in Berlin. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![French police police officers stand near the Henry Dunant private hospital where one person was shot dead and one injured in a shooting outside the instituion owned by the Red Cross in Paris\' upmarket 16th district. Credit: AFP Photo]( "French police police officers stand near the Henry Dunant private hospital where one person was shot dead and one injured in a shooting outside the instituion owned by the Red Cross in Paris\' upmarket 16th district. Credit: AFP Photo")
8 /11 French police police officers stand near the Henry Dunant private hospital where one person was shot dead and one injured in a shooting outside the instituion owned by the Red Cross in Paris' upmarket 16th district. Credit: AFP Photo
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![New Beginning: Girls with mango leaves, Neem flower (Bevu) and Jaggery (Bella), all set to welcome the New Year, during Ugadi festival celebrations in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/S K Dinesh]( "New Beginning: Girls with mango leaves, Neem flower (Bevu) and Jaggery (Bella), all set to welcome the New Year, during Ugadi festival celebrations in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/S K Dinesh")
9 /11 New Beginning: Girls with mango leaves, Neem flower (Bevu) and Jaggery (Bella), all set to welcome the New Year, during Ugadi festival celebrations in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/S K Dinesh
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![Vendors sell flowers ahead of the Ugadi festival at K R Market in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/ S K Dinesh]( "Vendors sell flowers ahead of the Ugadi festival at K R Market in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/ S K Dinesh")
10 /11 Vendors sell flowers ahead of the Ugadi festival at K R Market in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/ S K Dinesh
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![People purchase Neem flower, leaf, Mango leaf on the eve of Ugadi in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/S K Dinesh]( "People purchase Neem flower, leaf, Mango leaf on the eve of Ugadi in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/S K Dinesh")
11 /11 People purchase Neem flower, leaf, Mango leaf on the eve of Ugadi in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/S K Dinesh
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Today's Horoscope - April 13, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs
UPDATED : Apr 13 2021, 03:30 IST
Zodiac | Aries Horoscope | Sagittarius Horoscope | Scorpio Horoscope | Pisces Horoscope | Aquarius Horoscope | Capricorn Horoscope | Libra Horoscope | Virgo Horoscope | Leo Horoscope | Cancer Horoscope | Gemini Horoscope | Taurus Horoscope | Horoscope 2021 | Horoscope | ![Today\\\'s Horoscope - April 13, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs]( "Today\\\'s Horoscope - April 13, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs")
1 /13 Today\'s Horoscope - April 13, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs
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![Aries | The day brings confusion over relationships, and you could be at loggerheads with someone you love.Avoid risky adventures today. Your creativity highlighted, and money comes your way. | Lucky colour: Yellow | Lucky number 5]( "Aries | The day brings confusion over relationships, and you could be at loggerheads with someone you love.Avoid risky adventures today. Your creativity highlighted, and money comes your way. | Lucky colour: Yellow | Lucky number 5")
2 /13 Aries | The day brings confusion over relationships, and you could be at loggerheads with someone you love.Avoid risky adventures today. Your creativity highlighted, and money comes your way. | Lucky colour: Yellow | Lucky number 5
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![Taurus | Money matters will be a concern. Your boundaries expand over the next few days if you\'re open to new career ideas. Changes regarding your image will bring you greater confidence. | Lucky colour: Orange | Lucky number: 9]( "Taurus | Money matters will be a concern. Your boundaries expand over the next few days if you\'re open to new career ideas. Changes regarding your image will bring you greater confidence. | Lucky colour: Orange | Lucky number: 9")
3 /13 Taurus | Money matters will be a concern. Your boundaries expand over the next few days if you're open to new career ideas. Changes regarding your image will bring you greater confidence. | Lucky colour: Orange | Lucky number: 9
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![Gemini | New opportunities bring pleasant surprises today. Steer clear of hypersensitive folks. A friend or person in authority may help or present a beneficial opportunity. An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. Lucky colour: Terra-cota | Lucky number: 7]( "Gemini | New opportunities bring pleasant surprises today. Steer clear of hypersensitive folks. A friend or person in authority may help or present a beneficial opportunity. An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. Lucky colour: Terra-cota | Lucky number: 7")
4 /13 Gemini | New opportunities bring pleasant surprises today. Steer clear of hypersensitive folks. A friend or person in authority may help or present a beneficial opportunity. An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. Lucky colour: Terra-cota | Lucky number: 7
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![Cancer | Now that the channels of communication have been opened, you can’t afford to clam up again. You are a hot favourite this day. Try to strike a balance. Loosen the purse-strings, let your hair down and rock! | Lucky colour: Mustard | Lucky number: 1]( "Cancer | Now that the channels of communication have been opened, you can’t afford to clam up again. You are a hot favourite this day. Try to strike a balance. Loosen the purse-strings, let your hair down and rock! | Lucky colour: Mustard | Lucky number: 1")
5 /13 Cancer | Now that the channels of communication have been opened, you can’t afford to clam up again. You are a hot favourite this day. Try to strike a balance. Loosen the purse-strings, let your hair down and rock! | Lucky colour: Mustard | Lucky number: 1
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![Leo | Not everyone is telling you the truth so don’t be so trusting. Rely on your instincts and intuition to lead you. Time to come out of your shell – and put your cards on the table. Be more assertive and you will be surprised at the outcome. | Lucky colour: Beige | Lucky number 8]( "Leo | Not everyone is telling you the truth so don’t be so trusting. Rely on your instincts and intuition to lead you. Time to come out of your shell – and put your cards on the table. Be more assertive and you will be surprised at the outcome. | Lucky colour: Beige | Lucky number 8")
6 /13 Leo | Not everyone is telling you the truth so don’t be so trusting. Rely on your instincts and intuition to lead you. Time to come out of your shell – and put your cards on the table. Be more assertive and you will be surprised at the outcome. | Lucky colour: Beige | Lucky number 8
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![Virgo | It’s time to break away from the tried and tested and try something new. Nobody could ask for a better line-up of planets – romance gets a boost and you are in hot demand. | Lucky colour: Brown | Lucky number: 5]( "Virgo | It’s time to break away from the tried and tested and try something new. Nobody could ask for a better line-up of planets – romance gets a boost and you are in hot demand. | Lucky colour: Brown | Lucky number: 5")
7 /13 Virgo | It’s time to break away from the tried and tested and try something new. Nobody could ask for a better line-up of planets – romance gets a boost and you are in hot demand. | Lucky colour: Brown | Lucky number: 5
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![Libra | You’re feeling especially creative today, so make the most of this good energy. Go with the flow. be aware of relationship issues and take time to reassess your priorities. Lucky colour: Mango | Lucky number: 2]( "Libra | You’re feeling especially creative today, so make the most of this good energy. Go with the flow. be aware of relationship issues and take time to reassess your priorities. Lucky colour: Mango | Lucky number: 2")
8 /13 Libra | You’re feeling especially creative today, so make the most of this good energy. Go with the flow. be aware of relationship issues and take time to reassess your priorities. Lucky colour: Mango | Lucky number: 2
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![Scorpio | If you are willing to take risks, it is the time to put plans into action and make a success of them. It also suggests reconciliation with an enemy – an outside one or even of unruly impulses within. | Lucky colour: Teal | Lucky number: 6]( "Scorpio | If you are willing to take risks, it is the time to put plans into action and make a success of them. It also suggests reconciliation with an enemy – an outside one or even of unruly impulses within. | Lucky colour: Teal | Lucky number: 6")
9 /13 Scorpio | If you are willing to take risks, it is the time to put plans into action and make a success of them. It also suggests reconciliation with an enemy – an outside one or even of unruly impulses within. | Lucky colour: Teal | Lucky number: 6
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![Sagittarius | The time is right to welcome a new friend into your life. Career opportunities abound, but not the day for big decisions. It is advisable to be prudent and not rush headlong into new avenues. Lucky colour: Chocolate | Lucky number: 4]( "Sagittarius | The time is right to welcome a new friend into your life. Career opportunities abound, but not the day for big decisions. It is advisable to be prudent and not rush headlong into new avenues. Lucky colour: Chocolate | Lucky number: 4")
10 /13 Sagittarius | The time is right to welcome a new friend into your life. Career opportunities abound, but not the day for big decisions. It is advisable to be prudent and not rush headlong into new avenues. Lucky colour: Chocolate | Lucky number: 4
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![Capricorn | Avoid any confrontations with colleagues. Keep a low profile this weekend. You\'ve sorted out so much in your life recently, Have fun with friends and accept new social offers. Lucky colour Garnet | Lucky number 3]( "Capricorn | Avoid any confrontations with colleagues. Keep a low profile this weekend. You\'ve sorted out so much in your life recently, Have fun with friends and accept new social offers. Lucky colour Garnet | Lucky number 3")
11 /13 Capricorn | Avoid any confrontations with colleagues. Keep a low profile this weekend. You've sorted out so much in your life recently, Have fun with friends and accept new social offers. Lucky colour Garnet | Lucky number 3
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![Aquarius | Children or loved ones may be landing much heavier responsibilities on you than usual. Working out your cash flow can help you plan a pleasurable journey. The Moon makes you dreamy and romantic. Lucky colour: Violet | Lucky number: 2]( "Aquarius | Children or loved ones may be landing much heavier responsibilities on you than usual. Working out your cash flow can help you plan a pleasurable journey. The Moon makes you dreamy and romantic. Lucky colour: Violet | Lucky number: 2")
12 /13 Aquarius | Children or loved ones may be landing much heavier responsibilities on you than usual. Working out your cash flow can help you plan a pleasurable journey. The Moon makes you dreamy and romantic. Lucky colour: Violet | Lucky number: 2
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![Pisces | An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. A new work offer is not all it seems, so find out the details before you sign. Know how far is too far to go or you could lose an important friend. Lucky colour: Cobalt-blue | Lucky number: 5 | Credit: Pixabay Photo]( "Pisces | An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. A new work offer is not all it seems, so find out the details before you sign. Know how far is too far to go or you could lose an important friend. Lucky colour: Cobalt-blue | Lucky number: 5 | Credit: Pixabay Photo")
13 /13 Pisces | An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. A new work offer is not all it seems, so find out the details before you sign. Know how far is too far to go or you could lose an important friend. Lucky colour: Cobalt-blue | Lucky number: 5 | Credit: Pixabay Photo
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Thousands take 'Shahi Snan' at Kumbh Mela amid Covid-19 surge
UPDATED : Apr 13 2021, 00:24 IST
The sacred city of Haridwar hosted the Kumbh Mela amid rising Covid-19 cases in the country. While measures such as shortening the occasion to a month-long event have been taken, the question of whether it is enough arises. Monday saw thousands of devotees flock to the banks of Ganga to take the second royal bath or 'Shahi Snan' of the Mela. Many of them were seen without face masks and were not adhering to social distancing regulations. India is currently the second-worst Covid-hit country after having overtaken Brazil.
![Thousands take \'Shahi Snan\' at Kumbh Mela amid Covid-19 surge]( "Thousands take \'Shahi Snan\' at Kumbh Mela amid Covid-19 surge")
1 /8 Thousands take 'Shahi Snan' at Kumbh Mela amid Covid-19 surge
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![The administration claims there were 17.31 Lakh attendees at Monday\'s royal bath or \'shahi snan\' until 10 am. Credit: AFP Photo]( "The administration claims there were 17.31 Lakh attendees at Monday\'s royal bath or \'shahi snan\' until 10 am.")
2 /8 The administration claims there were 17.31 Lakh attendees at Monday's royal bath or 'shahi snan' until 10 am.
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![This year\'s Kumbh Mela has been cut down to one month amid the coronavirus surge. Credit: AFP Photo]( "This year\'s Kumbh Mela has been cut down to one month amid the coronavirus surge.")
3 /8 This year's Kumbh Mela has been cut down to one month amid the coronavirus surge.
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![Many are concerned as the Maha Kumbh is turning out to be meeting point for flouting Covid-19 norms. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Many are concerned as the Maha Kumbh is turning out to be meeting point for flouting Covid-19 norms.")
4 /8 Many are concerned as the Maha Kumbh is turning out to be meeting point for flouting Covid-19 norms.
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![Numerous attendees have been spotted without face masks, not adhering to social distancing. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Numerous attendees have been spotted without face masks, not adhering to social distancing.")
5 /8 Numerous attendees have been spotted without face masks, not adhering to social distancing.
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![Seers marched as a part of ‘Shobha Yatras’ meeting at Brahma Kund, Hari ki Pairi for the holy dip on ‘Somvati Amavasya’. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Seers marched as a part of ‘Shobha Yatras’ meeting at Brahma Kund, Hari ki Pairi for the holy dip on ‘Somvati Amavasya’.")
6 /8 Seers marched as a part of ‘Shobha Yatras’ meeting at Brahma Kund, Hari ki Pairi for the holy dip on ‘Somvati Amavasya’.
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![While Hari Ki Pairi was reserved for the akhadas from 7 am, other devotees also took the holy dip on the other ghats of the sacred river. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "While Hari Ki Pairi was reserved for the akhadas from 7 am, other devotees also took the holy dip on the other ghats of the sacred river.")
7 /8 While Hari Ki Pairi was reserved for the akhadas from 7 am, other devotees also took the holy dip on the other ghats of the sacred river.
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![Uttarakhand police has said they will use AI cameras to spot mask-defaulters. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Uttarakhand police has said they will use AI cameras to spot mask-defaulters.")
8 /8 Uttarakhand police has said they will use AI cameras to spot mask-defaulters.
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