India, May 4 -- The start of this Summer seems as though a looming, leaden Cumulonimbus has swallowed half of the ripening sun.

Summer's bright palettes appear to be muted and mellowed bystarkshadows.

The season of the sizzling sun heralds its own palettes. Political colours to botanical colours, street palettes to sporting hues.

On the political canvas, from Pahalgam to the Pope's passing, Summer signalled a stark start. Black and grey look to be the palettes heralding the month of May.

Take the Pope's funeral. In a world grappling with wars and terror, black, but naturally, mirrored the mood of the moment. Literally and figuratively.

Melancholy moments

Most heads of states stuck to customary black mourning couture. Trust Trump to ...