LK Advani displays the indelible ink mark on his finger

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate LK Advani displays the indelible ink mark on his finger after casting his vote in Ahmedabad.

Priya Dutt shows the indelible ink mark on her finger

Congress party candidate Priya Dutt shows the indelible ink mark on her finger after casting her vote at a polling station in Mumbai.

Mayawati shows her ink-marked finger

Mayawati, prime ministerial candidate from Bahujan Samaj Party, shows her ink-marked finger after casting her ballot at polling booth in Lucknow.

John Abraham casts vote

John Abraham after casting his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai.

Cops patrol in Srinagar on the eve of polls

Cops patrol near a barbwire check point in Srinagar during the 3rd phase of polls.

Tennis sensation Sania Mirza in Mumbai

Tennis sensation Sania Mirza at a commercial shoot in Mumbai.

IIFA Brand Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan

IIFA Brand Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan at a news conference in Mumbai.

Sharmila Tagore to receive Award in New Delhi

Bollywood actor Sharmila Tagore looks on as she waits to receive the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Women of Excellence Award in New Delhi.

Hema Malini in Darjeeling

Hema Malini being welcomed by local people during an election rally, in Darjeeling.

A shoe was hurled at Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh waves during an election campaign rally where a shoe was hurled at him.

Rahul Gandhi with sister Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi with sister Priyanka Gandhi at an election rally at Dewa in Barabanki.

Swine flu epidemic in Mexico

Swine flu epidemic in Mexico: A couple wearing surgical masks at a public square at the Coyoacan neighborhood in Mexico City. A fatal strain of swine flu has been detected in Mexico and experts fear it could become a global epidemic.

Modi with Karunanidhi

Fast for a cause: A file picture of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi (r) and Modi at the 54th National Development Council meeting. Karunanidhi launched an indefinite fast today demanding immediate ceasefire in Sri Lanka.

The legend Feroz Khan passes away

The legend passes away: A file picture of Feroz Khan who passed away late on Sunday at the age of 70. The actor had been diagnosed with cancer about a year ago.

Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah and Saifuddin Soz

Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah and Minister for Water Resources Saifuddin Soz wear a garland during an election campaign rally in Anantnag, 55 km south of Srinagar.

BJP Party prime ministerial candidate LK Advani

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate LK Advani during a road show in Kalol town, about 30 kilometers north of Ahmedabad.

Swine flu fear grips Europe

Swine flu fear grips Europe: Tourists wearing protective masks ride in a double decker bus in Mexico City. As a fatal strain of swine flu has been detected in Mexico, EU health commissioner has urged Europeans to postpone travel to parts of the US and Mexico, and holiday tour operators from Germany and Japan have suspended trips to Mexico.