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Leh in photos: Life of people in the Indian Himalayas

Leh, a town in India's northwestern corner, has seen a rapid change in lifestyle and economy due to the growing tourism.

Oct 25, 2016

'Zombies' throng Mexico City for charity work

The city held its ninth annual zombie walk to collect canned and non-perishable goods for food banks and homes in need.

Oct 23, 2016

Larung Gar in Tibet under threat of large-scale demolition; here is a look at the stunning Buddhist academy in photos

Larung Gar Buddhist academy, which is home to thousands of monks and nuns, was founded in the 1980s.

Oct 22, 2016

Japanese rockstar's kimonos with modern twist kick off Amazon Fashion Week in Tokyo; check out photos

Designer Yoshiki presented kimonos, a traditional Japanese garment, in metallic colours and leather, giving it a modern twist

Oct 18, 2016

Jia Jia, world's oldest captive panda, dies in Hong Kong; a look at her life in photos

Vets at Hong Kong's Ocean Park, Jia Jia's home since 1999, euthanized her on Sunday to prevent suffering.

Oct 17, 2016

Museo de Enervantes: One of the world's most surreal museums

The museum is called the Museo de Enervantes (roughly translated as Museum of Stupefacients) and known more popularly as the drug museum.

Oct 16, 2016

The Great Barrier Reef declared dead; here is a look at the stunning Coral Sea wilderness in photos

The Great Barrier Reef is home to over 625 species of fish, over 5,000 molluscs, and around 30 different species of shark whale, dolphin and porpoises.

Oct 15, 2016

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 85th birth anniversary: India remembers 'Missile Man'

The construction work on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's memorial is expected to begin on Saturday, October 15.

Oct 15, 2016

Fourth Signal Festival underway in Prague

Displaying light-based art installations, this year's festival is expected to outdo its previous record and is likely to draw over a million attendees.

Oct 14, 2016

Dubai begins construction of world's tallest building; here's a look at top 5 tallest man-made structure

The Tower will beat the 828-meter (2,716 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to get the tallest man-made structure title.

Oct 13, 2016

In photos: Jamboo Savari procession and Torchlight Parade mark the end of Mysuru Dasara festival

More than 1.5 lakh people from across the country witnessed the grand celebration of Mysuru Dasara festival on Tuesday.

Oct 12, 2016

Dussehra 2016: In photos how India celebrates the victory of good over evil

Dussehra, which is also called as Vijayadashami or Dasara, is celebrated on the 10th day of the Ashvin month, the seventh month in the Hindu calendar.

Oct 11, 2016