Live Bharat: 06/22/08

A BJP activist at a rally

A BJP activist at a rally at Phoolbagh ground in Kanpur.

Bailey Bridge By Pass collapsed

JUNE 15, 2008 - Kullu: Bailey Bridge linking Bhunter, NH 21 with Kullu By Pass collapsed yesterday when a trailer carrying a load of 50 tonnes was crossing it. The bridge is still hanging over the river Beas. The load capacity of the bridge is not more than 15 tonnes but trailers with high load cross it.

Devotees cut hair to resemble religious symbols

JUNE 17, 2008 - Allahabad: Devotees cut their hair to resemble a number of religious symbols, before leaving for the Amarnath pilgrimage, in Allahabad on Monday night.

Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife Asma

JUNE 17, 2008 - New Delhi : Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife Asma Assad arrive at the Air Force station Palam in New Delhi onTuesday.

Thick monsoon clouds are seen over India Gate

JUNE 17, 2008: New Delhi: Thick monsoon clouds are seen over India Gate as a vendor makes soap bubbles with a toy to attract customers, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Monkeys find a unique perch to enjoy the rains

JUNE 16, 2008 : New Delhi: Monkeys find a unique perch to enjoy the rains, in New Delhi on Monday.

Amitabh , Aishwarya Rai and Abhishekh

JUNE 16, 2008 - Hyderabad: (L to R) Actors Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishekh Bachchan at the promotion of their film, Sarkar Raj, in Hyderabad on Sunday.

A lady protects herself during rain

JUNE 16, 2008 - Gurgaon: A lady protects herself during rain in Gurgaon on Monday.

Sonia Gandhi with Asma Assad

JUNE 18, 2008 - New Delhi: UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi exchanges gestures with Asma Assad, wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (not seen) during a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Actor and singer Vasundhra Das

JUNE 18, 2008 - Bangalore: Actor and singer Vasundhra Das at a promotional event in Bangalore on Wednesday.

A sadhu exhibits his skills

JUNE 16, 2008 - Jammu: A sadhu exhibits his skills while waiting for the registration of Amarnath Yatra, in Jammu on Monday.

A leopard tries to escape the rising level of water

JUNE 18, 2008 - Jamshedpur: A leopard tries to escape the rising level of water, due to incessant rains over the past 72 hours, at the Zoological Park in Jamshedpur on Wednesday.

Actress Kangna Ranaut at a Levis store in Mumbai

JUNE 18, 2008: Mumbai : Actress Kangna Ranaut at a Levis store in Mumbai on Wednesday.

A boy enjoys bicycle ride at India Gate lawns

JUNE 15, 2008 - New Delhi: A boy enjoys bicycle ride at India Gate lawns during the first monsoon showers in Delhi on Sunday.

Foreigners enjoy showers in New Delhi

JUNE 15, 2008 - New Delhi: Foreigners enjoy showers in the city which received rainfall a fortnight ahead of the schedule in New Delhi on Sunday.

Actress Nishita Goswami and Prastuti Parashar

JUNE 16, 2008 - Guwahati: Assamese film actress Nishita Goswami (L) and Prastuti Parashar walk the ramp showcasing summer creation of fashion designer Dipankar Kashyap, during a fashion show, in Guwahati on Sunday night.

Actress Nishita Goswami walks the ramp

JUNE 16, 2008 - Guwahati: Actress Nishita Goswami walks the ramp to showcase designer Dipankar Kashyap's collection at a fashion show in Guwahati on Sunday night.

A tourist couple at the Tajmahal in Agra

JUNE 16, 2008 - Agra: A tourist couple at the Tajmahal in Agra on Monday morning.

Models clap during the launch of 'New ford Fiesta'

JUNE 19, 2008 - New Delhi : Models clap during the launch of 'New ford Fiesta' car in New Delhi on Thursday.

M Karunanidhi addressing a two-day meeting

JUNE 19, 2008 - Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M Karunanidhi addressing a two-day meeting of District Collectors and Police officials, in Chennai on Thursday.