CLEAN SWEEP: Jubilant supporters carry UDF's winning candidate A.A. Shukoor on their shoulders after his win in Alappuzha. UDF trounced the Left in the by-polls. Photo: The Hindu
BAN THE BAN: Policemen try to stop activists of Jammu Kashmir Democratic Youth Federation as they shout slogans against the government's ban on prepaid cell phones in Srinagar. Photo: AP
SEEING RED: Buddhist monks at a prayer meetings held by the Dalai Lama in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. China has protested the Tibetan spiritual leader's weeklong visit to the state. Photo: AP
HE'S GOT THE BALL: Australian captain Ricky Ponting spinning the ball during the practice session ahead of the 7th ODI between India and Australia. Photo: K.R.Deepak
THE GAMBLER: Joe Cada poses for photos after winning the 2009 World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel & Casino. Cada defeated Darvin Moon to win $8.5 million. Photo: AP
MOUNTING TENSIONS: A North Korean soldier at Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone that separates the two Koreas since the Korean War. The two Koreas briefly exchanged naval fire Tuesday along their disputed western sea border, with a North Korean ship suffering heavy damage before retreating. Photo: AP