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12 July 2025

Umesh Sharma, an Indian rickshaw mechanic, repairs a wooden wheel of a hand-pulled rickshaw at a workshop in Kolkata, India, on July 12, 2025. Hand-pulled rickshaws, a human-powered mode of transportation, originate in Japan in the late 19th century and are introduced to India during the British colonial period. Initially, they are adopted in cities like Simla and Kolkata, and later become popular in urban centers like Madras (now Chennai). The rickshaw quickly becomes a part of the city's fabric, providing employment and a unique mode of transport.

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12 July 2025

Umesh Sharma, an Indian rickshaw mechanic, repairs a wooden wheel of a hand-pulled rickshaw at a workshop in Kolkata, India, on July 12, 2025. Hand-pulled rickshaws, a human-powered mode of transportation, originate in Japan in the late 19th century and are introduced to India during the British colonial period. Initially, they are adopted in cities like Simla and Kolkata, and later become popular in urban centers like Madras (now Chennai). The rickshaw quickly becomes a part of the city's fabric, providing employment and a unique mode of transport.

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#12548698

12 July 2025

Umesh Sharma, an Indian rickshaw mechanic, repairs a wooden wheel of a hand-pulled rickshaw at a workshop in Kolkata, India, on July 12, 2025. Hand-pulled rickshaws, a human-powered mode of transportation, originate in Japan in the late 19th century and are introduced to India during the British colonial period. Initially, they are adopted in cities like Simla and Kolkata, and later become popular in urban centers like Madras (now Chennai). The rickshaw quickly becomes a part of the city's fabric, providing employment and a unique mode of transport.

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#12548699

12 July 2025

Umesh Sharma, an Indian rickshaw mechanic, repairs a wooden wheel of a hand-pulled rickshaw at a workshop in Kolkata, India, on July 12, 2025. Hand-pulled rickshaws, a human-powered mode of transportation, originate in Japan in the late 19th century and are introduced to India during the British colonial period. Initially, they are adopted in cities like Simla and Kolkata, and later become popular in urban centers like Madras (now Chennai). The rickshaw quickly becomes a part of the city's fabric, providing employment and a unique mode of transport.

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#12548700

12 July 2025

Umesh Sharma, an Indian rickshaw mechanic, repairs a wooden wheel of a hand-pulled rickshaw at a workshop in Kolkata, India, on July 12, 2025. Hand-pulled rickshaws, a human-powered mode of transportation, originate in Japan in the late 19th century and are introduced to India during the British colonial period. Initially, they are adopted in cities like Simla and Kolkata, and later become popular in urban centers like Madras (now Chennai). The rickshaw quickly becomes a part of the city's fabric, providing employment and a unique mode of transport.

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#12548701

12 July 2025

Umesh Sharma, an Indian rickshaw mechanic, repairs a wooden wheel of a hand-pulled rickshaw at a workshop in Kolkata, India, on July 12, 2025. Hand-pulled rickshaws, a human-powered mode of transportation, originate in Japan in the late 19th century and are introduced to India during the British colonial period. Initially, they are adopted in cities like Simla and Kolkata, and later become popular in urban centers like Madras (now Chennai). The rickshaw quickly becomes a part of the city's fabric, providing employment and a unique mode of transport.

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#12548702

12 July 2025

An Indian rickshaw mechanic repairs a wooden wheel of a hand-pulled rickshaw at a workshop in Kolkata, India, on July 12, 2025. Hand-pulled rickshaws, a human-powered mode of transportation, originate in Japan in the late 19th century and are introduced to India during the British colonial period. Initially, they are adopted in cities like Simla and Kolkata, and later become popular in urban centers like Madras (now Chennai). The rickshaw quickly becomes a part of the city's fabric, providing employment and a unique mode of transport.

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#12548703

12 July 2025

A hand-pulled rickshaw parks in front of a heritage building in Kolkata, India, on July 12, 2025. Hand-pulled rickshaws, a human-powered mode of transportation, originate in Japan in the late 19th century and are introduced to India during the British colonial period. Initially, they are adopted in cities like Simla and Kolkata, and later become popular in urban centers like Madras (now Chennai). The rickshaw quickly becomes a part of the city's fabric, providing employment and a unique mode of transport.

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#12168763

17 March 2025

A rubbish collection boat docks along a canal in Murano, Venice, Veneto, Italy, on December 13, 2021. Workers in high-visibility yellow jackets transport waste containers labeled ''Keep Venice Clean'' to the boat, where a crane lifts them onboard. The scene highlights Venice's unique waste management system, which relies on boats for garbage collection due to the city's canal-based infrastructure. The initiative emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment in the historic city.

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17 March 2025

A rubbish collection boat docks along a canal in Murano, Venice, Veneto, Italy, on December 13, 2021. Workers in high-visibility yellow jackets transport waste containers labeled ''Keep Venice Clean'' to the boat, where a crane lifts them onboard. The scene highlights Venice's unique waste management system, which relies on boats for garbage collection due to the city's canal-based infrastructure. The initiative emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment in the historic city.

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#12073725

20 February 2025

The Penny Kiez Supermarket in Hamburg, Germany, on August 29, 2022, is a unique, neon-lit 24-hour discount store catering to the nightlife district's visitors, locals, and tourists. It is known for its nightclub-like ambiance and vibrant lighting, standing out as an unconventional supermarket experience. The area is famous for its entertainment venues, bars, clubs, and its association with Hamburg's red-light district. A street scene in front of the store shows people engaging in daily activities, taxis waiting, and a mix of urban culture in one of Germany's most famous nightlife hubs.

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#12073726

20 February 2025

The Penny Kiez Supermarket in Hamburg, Germany, on August 29, 2022, is a unique, neon-lit 24-hour discount store catering to the nightlife district's visitors, locals, and tourists. It is known for its nightclub-like ambiance and vibrant lighting, standing out as an unconventional supermarket experience. The area is famous for its entertainment venues, bars, clubs, and its association with Hamburg's red-light district. A street scene in front of the store shows people engaging in daily activities, taxis waiting, and a mix of urban culture in one of Germany's most famous nightlife hubs.

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#12061033

16 February 2025

Konditaget Luders is a unique activity park located 24 meters above the ground in Nordhavn. This recreational space is built on the roof of a parking structure in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 13, 2024.

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#12061034

16 February 2025

Konditaget Luders is a unique activity park located 24 meters above the ground in Nordhavn. This recreational space is built on the roof of a parking structure in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 13, 2024.

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#12061035

16 February 2025

Konditaget Luders is a unique activity park located 24 meters above the ground in Nordhavn. This recreational space is built on the roof of a parking structure in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 13, 2024.

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#12061036

16 February 2025

Konditaget Luders is a unique activity park located 24 meters above the ground in Nordhavn. This recreational space is built on the roof of a parking structure in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 13, 2024.

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