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Monsoon, Tiranga and eclipse: photos from across India, world
Dark monsoon clouds hung over the Taj Mahal in Agra and low clouds shrouded Shimla's mountains after heavy rain, while the Hooghly River near Prinsep Ghat in Kolkata saw a sunset behind…
The Story in Brief
Dark monsoon clouds hung over the Taj Mahal in Agra and low clouds shrouded Shimla's mountains after heavy rain, while the Hooghly River near Prinsep Ghat in Kolkata saw a sunset behind Vidyasagar Setu, according to Deccan Herald's photo roundups for August 12 and 13.
In Assam, a mahout stood on an elephant bathing at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary ahead of World Elephant Day, and children ran with flags during the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in West Bengal's Birbhum district. A Tiranga Yatra took place near India Gate in New Delhi. Elsewhere, the 'diamond ring' effect appeared during a total solar eclipse seen from Mallorca, Spain, and a partial eclipse was visible over Prague Castle.
The Indian Opinion
The photo pages mix weather drama, national pride, and celestial wonder, but the coverage risks flattening everything into pretty pictures. The monsoon shots from Shimla and Agra hint at a season that has disrupted lives, while the Tiranga events mask deeper questions about patriotism's symbols versus substance. Watch for how many of these images show ordinary people versus staged spectacles. The eclipse photos remind us nature's beauty needs no filter, but India's news cycle should not ignore the rains' toll behind the clouds.
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