The day's best photos — May 18
May 18, 2015, 12.39 PM IST
From firemen trying to douse the fire at building in Kalbadevi in Mumbai to Australia’s Brad Hogg lying on a couch during a visit by members of Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team to a garment shop, here are the pictures chosen by Arko Datta.
The day's best photos — May 18
Gauri Rane salutes her father Sanjay Rane, as she mourns his death during a memorial service at Byculla fire station in Mumbai 10th May 2015. Three firemen died while trying to put out a fire in Mumbai’s Kalbadevi on 9th May 2015.Picture by: RAJU SHINDE
ARKO's TAKE
A picture capturing an intense and a heartrending moment. Our heart goes out to the family of the brave officer. A powerful, but equally a sad image as well.
The day's best photos — May 18
Firemen try to douse the fire at building in Kalbadevi in Mumbai on 9th May 2015. Three firemen died fighting the blaze.Picture by: NILESH WAIRKAR
ARKO's TAKE
A picture that shows the ferocity of the blaze that killed three firemen.
The day's best photos — May 18
A fireman reacts as bodies of three firemen are brought out from ‘Gokul Nivas’, a building that caught fire in Kalbadevi on 10th May 2015. Three firemen died fighting the blaze.Picture by: RAJU SHINDE
ARKO's TAKE
An intense image with a very strong human interest narrative. A hero comes by once in a while, but the job of a fireman is to be a hero everyday saving lives of others at the cost of their own, yet the city of Mumbai fails to recognise the fact and compensate them accordingly. And this is true for most Indian cities. It is time we reward and ensure better lives for these unsung heroes and many other such professions.
The day's best photos — May 18
People carry a portrait of deputy Chief Fire Officer Sudhir Amin during a memorial service at the fire station in Byculla on 14th May 2015. Three firemen died fighting a fighting a fire at a building at Kalbadevi in South Mumbai on 9th May 2014.Picture by: SACHIN HARALKAR
ARKO's TAKE
The picture puts a face to the tragedy. A smiling face that makes the loss even more tragic.
The day's best photos — May 18
Sailboats are seen in Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai during the Regatta on 16th May 2015.Picture by: DEEPAK TURBHEKAR
ARKO's TAKE
An interesting composition. Including a the waves in the foreground adds a sense of depth and dynamism to the frame.
The day's best photos — May 18
Arjun Tendulkar, son of ,legendry cricketer Sachin Tendulkar gets bowling tips from former Pakistani cricketing great , Wasim Akram during a training session of the Kolkata Knight Riders team at Wankhade stadium in Mumbai on 13th May 2015.Picture by: RAJU SHINDE
ARKO's TAKE
A little bit of context and knowledge of Indian cricket is necessary to appreciate this moment. While Arjun is the son of a batting legend, seeing him receive bowling tips from one of the world’s best bowlers makes us curious.
The day's best photos — May 18
Actors Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff with fitness instructor Leena Mogre (far right) at the opening of an online dance school on 13th May 2015Picture by: SATISH MALAVADE
ARKO's TAKE
This highly interpretative picture has the power of nostalgia – a kind of a throwback to the times when they were the lead pair of many Indian films.
The day's best photos — May 18
Australia’s Brad Hogg lies on a couch during a visit by members of Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team to a garment shop in Mumbai on 12th May 2015.Picture by: ASHISH RAJE
ARKO's TAKE
An amusing picture of an off-field and rarely seen moment of the cricketer.
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