• Living god Ganesh looks out from a window during the annual Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The girl child revered as the living goddess was pulled around the main parts of the capital Friday by devotees on a wooden chariot as tens of thousands of people lined up the old city to get a glimpse and blessing. (AP Photo / Niranjan Shrestha)
    Living god Ganesh looks out from a window during the annual Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The girl child revered as the living goddess was pulled around the main parts of the capital Friday by devotees on a wooden chariot as tens of thousands of people lined up the old city to get a glimpse and blessing. (AP Photo / Niranjan Shrestha)
  • A 21-gun salute is fired at Cardiff Castle, Wales, to mark the proclamation of King Charles III as the UK's monarch. PA
    A 21-gun salute is fired at Cardiff Castle, Wales, to mark the proclamation of King Charles III as the UK's monarch. PA
  • Pope Francis arrives for an audience with people taking part in the International Congress of Catechists, at the Vatican. EPA
    Pope Francis arrives for an audience with people taking part in the International Congress of Catechists, at the Vatican. EPA
  • A man stands next to a business and entertainment centre heavily damaged by a Russian military strike, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Reuters
    A man stands next to a business and entertainment centre heavily damaged by a Russian military strike, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Reuters
  • People displaced by record floods prepare tea at a temporary camp set up by the UN Refugee Agency in Sukkur, Pakistan. AP
    People displaced by record floods prepare tea at a temporary camp set up by the UN Refugee Agency in Sukkur, Pakistan. AP
  • A member of the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces, the National Cadet Corps, performs during a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Saragarhi Battle, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. AFP
    A member of the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces, the National Cadet Corps, performs during a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Saragarhi Battle, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. AFP
  • Firefighters and emergency personnel take part in the Firefighter Stair Climb in Melbourne, Australia. Firefighters and emergency personnel climb 28 flights of stairs wearing 25 kilograms of gear to raise money for mental health. EPA
    Firefighters and emergency personnel take part in the Firefighter Stair Climb in Melbourne, Australia. Firefighters and emergency personnel climb 28 flights of stairs wearing 25 kilograms of gear to raise money for mental health. EPA
  • The full moon as seen from the observation deck of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, during a harvest-moon viewing event in Tokyo, Japan. AFP
    The full moon as seen from the observation deck of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, during a harvest-moon viewing event in Tokyo, Japan. AFP
  • A student of the Sri Lankan ancient martial art 'angampora' performs during a practice session at the angam maduwa or fighting field, in Korathota, a suburb of Colombo. EPA
    A student of the Sri Lankan ancient martial art 'angampora' performs during a practice session at the angam maduwa or fighting field, in Korathota, a suburb of Colombo. EPA

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Today's best photos: from Indra Jatra to an ancient martial art in Sri Lanka

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September 10, 2022

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More from The National:

Friday's best photos: from a double rainbow over Buckingham Palace to a tornado in Italy

Thursday's best photos: from a library in a basement to a football match on a mountain

Wednesday's best photos: from a wildfire in California to the Tarantula Nebula

Tuesday's best photos: from a typhoon in South Korea to Boris Johnson leaving Downing Street

Monday's best photos: from a B-52 bomber over Kuwait to UK's next PM

Sunday's best photos: from a Paris boat race to a London half marathon

Saturday's best photos: from a two-headed tortoise to German fighter jets

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Two products to make at home

Toilet cleaner

1 cup baking soda 

1 cup castile soap

10-20 drops of lemon essential oil (or another oil of your choice) 

Method:

1. Mix the baking soda and castile soap until you get a nice consistency.

2. Add the essential oil to the mix.

Air Freshener

100ml water 

5 drops of the essential oil of your choice (note: lavender is a nice one for this) 

Method:

1. Add water and oil to spray bottle to store.

2. Shake well before use. 

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Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

If you go:

 

Getting there:

Flying to Guyana requires first reaching New York with either Emirates or Etihad, then connecting with JetBlue or Caribbean Air at JFK airport. Prices start from around Dh7,000.

 

Getting around:

Wildlife Worldwide offers a range of Guyana itineraries, such as its small group tour, the 15-day ‘Ultimate Guyana Nature Experience’ which features Georgetown, the Iwokrama Rainforest (one of the world’s four remaining pristine tropical rainforests left in the world), the Amerindian village of Surama and the Rupununi Savannah, known for its giant anteaters and river otters; wildlifeworldwide.com

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HIJRA

Starring: Lamar Faden, Khairiah Nathmy, Nawaf Al-Dhufairy

Director: Shahad Ameen

Rating: 3/5

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo
Price, base / as tested: Dh182,178
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Power: 350hp @ 7,400rpm
Torque: 374Nm @ 5,200rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
​​​​​​​Fuel consumption, combined: 10.5L / 100km

Other key dates
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  • Finals (including semi-finals and third-placed game): June 5–9, 2019
  • Euro 2020 play-off draw: November 22, 2019
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WWE TLC results

Asuka won the SmackDown Women's title in a TLC triple threat with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair

Dean Ambrose won the Intercontinental title against Seth Rollins

Daniel Bryan retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against AJ Styles

Ronda Rousey retained the Raw Women's Championship against Nia Jax

Rey Mysterio beat Randy Orton in a chairs match

Finn Balor defeated Drew McIntyre

Natalya beat Ruby Riott in a tables match

Braun Strowman beat Baron Corbin in a TLC match

Sheamus and Cesaro retained the SmackDown Tag Titles against The Usos and New Day

R-Truth and Carmella won the Mixed Match Challenge by beating Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox

Updated: September 10, 2022, 11:35 AM
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