From BBC's 'A Day in Pictures'

Children dress up as Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi during a peace rally in Amritsar on the eve of his 139th birthday.
I do believe they're wearing shower caps.


The Sydney Harbour Bridge is drenched in colour, with 137 climbers carrying a flag on to the arch to represent the nationalities of the 2.2 million people who have ascended the famous span since 1998.

This is on my list of things to do. I visit the Harbour Bridge with alarming regularity, but prefer the quiet spot under the bridge, with a stunning view of the water, the Opera House and the cityscape on the other side. My current favourite chill-out spot is the Sydney Dance Company, on wharf 5. On certain nights, it's magic.



South Korean military divers take part in a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of Armed Forces Day in the capital, Seoul.