India recorded extremely high temperatures in various cities this year. But in the sweltering heat of India's Thar desert, where summer highs soar above 50 degrees Celsius, an architecturally striking school made with a combination of age-old techniques and modern design is an oasis of cool. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School uses the same yellow sandstone as the 12th-century fort in nearby Jaisalmer, in India's western state of Rajasthan. (Report and Pics: AFP)
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded the resignation of Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena, accusing him of approving the felling of 1,100 trees in the Ridge area, which is crucial for Delhi's environment. Pics/ PTI
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On World Elephant Day, Every year August 12, is celebrated as World Elephant Day across the globe to reaffirm mankind's collective pledge to conserve one of the most iconic species on the planet. This year's theme is personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance and environmental importance
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The Jember Fashion Carnival was inaugurated in 2001 by Dynand Fariz, a local fashion designer from Jember, East Java, Indonesia. It was created to celebrate and showcase Indonesian fashion and culture
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