A snowy fishing village in Greenland, a vulture soaring through the sky in Spain, and a trio of actors gearing up for an opera performance in China all make up the award winners in the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year awards. Chosen from thousands of entries, the winning snap is called Winter in Greenland and was taken by Weimin Chu. It depicts the fishing village of Upernavik in northwestern Greenland. Chu will receive $7,500 (Rs 5.21 lakh) and a post on National Geographic Travel's Instagram account, @natgeotravel. Here we present the winners in each of the three categories.
The Los Angeles Lakers guard was punished for elbowing Mike Miller of the Memphis Grizzlies in the throat.
The aviation pioneer's body has never been officially found after she disappeared July 2, 1937.
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over its depiction of tattoos belonging to National Basketball Association stars LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in a popular video game.
Adidas can declare itself the winner over arch rival Nike in the upcoming soccer World Cup even before the first match kicks off as it is kitting out the most teams.
Former international athlete and SAF Games medallist Rajinder Singh has been arrested on charges of killing a man in Jamshedpur.
Indian women's basketball team put up a valiant show to give New Zealand a scare.
A list of some of sport's greatest comebacks after Tiger Woods ended an 11-year major championship drought with victory at The Masters on Sunday.
Rishi Kapoor discusses his son's career, as Ranbir turns 35.
Mukkabaaz, a film in which its lead actor shines, unfortunately tries to pack in a punch too many.
Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.
Admissions are open at St Joseph's Boys' Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School.
Indian tennis ace Leander Paes is not at all surprised with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer dominating once again, saying the ageing duo continue to 'reinvent' themselves.
IPL team Gujarat Lions has created a digital platform for fans to interact with each other and the team.
Pau Gasol scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds to help lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 85-73 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'
The good folks at Daily Mail asked their readers to pick the most awkward smooches and here are some of the (dubiously) top ranking ones.
The former world number one golfer married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane resort in Barbados.
The IOA will push for tennis, archery, rowing, canoeing and kayaking, basketball and judo at the general body meeting of the federation in Melbourne next month.
China blamed fierce competition for their Rio flop and promised to examine their "shortcomings" after slumping to their worst Olympic performance in 20 years.
The stunning star appearances at GQ's Fashion Nights in Mumbai.
The 56 year-old former chief executive of the Cricket Australia, whose tenure with the International Cricket Council has been extended till July 2005, in an exclusive interview with Ashish Magotra.
India beat Uzbekistan 68-67 to make it to the final round.
A judge rejected a bid by Kobe Bryant's lawyers to overturn Colorado's rape shield law, which bars them from introducing evidence of his accuser's sexual history at trial.
From soccer genius Lionel Messi to sprint king Usain Bolt, a shimmering array of the world's greatest sports stars are in the race for top honours at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards -- also called the 'Oscars of Sport' -- to be presented.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday
Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 86-67 to move into a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series.
An Olympic historian disagrees with a widely held consensus that American swimmer Michael Phelps is the greatest ever Olympian.
India's squash ace Dipika Pallikal will be in action against the formidable Nicol David in the semi-final round on Monday, the third day of the Asian Games.
Paul Allen became an investor and philanthropist after leaving Microsoft and has been named one of the top 15 philanthropists in America.
The 36-year-old Jhajharia, who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, was the first choice of the awards selection committee.
Rediff.com lists those sportsmen who have been accused of 'sleeping with the enemy'
Sim Bhullar has become the first player of Indian descent to play in the high-profile National Basketball Association (NBA) league after making his debut for Sacramento Kings.
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