Agra (India): The biggest and the most effective annual demonstration of the empowerment of the Dalits in UP has begun in the 3-day Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations at the Bheem Nagri in Agra, the dalit capital of north India.  

Fatehpur Sikri (India): From atop the ridge of this complex, once Mughal emperor Akbar's capital, one can see a sea of humanity. People are waving red flags, donning red scarves, shouting slogans, almost in a divine hysteria. Most walk, but some travel on decorated carts and rickshaws.

Mathura (India): Thousands of pilgrims have gathered here for the traditional 'Lath Mar' Holi, which will see women revellers beating up men with sticks.

Agra (India): The shooting for Yash Raj Films' "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", which is being filmed behind the Taj Mahal, was briefly halted Thursday after reports of extensive damage to the greenery in the protected heritage complex.

Agra (India): The shooting for Yash Raj Films' "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", which is being filmed behind the Taj Mahal, was briefly halted Thursday after reports of extensive damage to the greenery in the protected heritage complex.

Agra (India): Civil society activists and youth leaders representing various voluntary organisations staged a protest here in support of Anna Hazare, who is on a fast-unto-death in Delhi to press for a stronger anti-graft Lokpal Bill.