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When iPhone photos become works of art

When iPhone photos become works of art

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to find the best photographs taken using just an iPhone. Every year since it was founded in 2007, the IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands submitted by iPhone photographers from more than 140 countries around the world. This year's grand prize went to Gabriella Cigliano for a mesmerising image shot on an iPhone X of two young girls in Tanzania. Scroll down to take a look at the stunning photos that made the cut.

Review: Remo has nothing new to offer

Review: Remo has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Director Bakkiyaraj Kannan's Remo is a ridiculous romantic comedy revolving around the hero's struggles to win the girl of his dreams.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Besides their terrific acting talent, of course!

'You will never see me playing a 25 year old'

'You will never see me playing a 25 year old'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Physically, I still feel as good as a 25 year old.'

'Why blame all Kashmiris?'

'Why blame all Kashmiris?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

'I have only seen conflict since I was born. I want it to stop. I am longing for peace.'

Can Saina regain lost glory at World Championship?

Can Saina regain lost glory at World Championship?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The first Indian woman to clinch a silver medal at the World Championship in the 2015 edition at Jakarta, Saina has been struggling ever since, limping out of the Olympics last year with a knee injury.

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

It was raining stars at the The Indian International Jewellery Week. Take a look.

Review: Kutrame Thandanai is an interesting crime thriller

Review: Kutrame Thandanai is an interesting crime thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The director has kept the narration simple without any unnecessary drama and both - the situations and the characters - appear real, says S Saraswathi.

What Freedom means for Women

What Freedom means for Women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Most women are searching for freedom within families, not freedom from families. They want to find the 'I' within the 'We' as they navigate the world inside and outside their homes, says Deepa Narayan.

Making history: Meet England's first female bishop

Making history: Meet England's first female bishop

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Reverend Libby Lane was ordained as the new Bishop of Stockport.

Rs 18,000 crore: Kashmir business losses since August 5

Rs 18,000 crore: Kashmir business losses since August 5

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

'The economy of Kashmir has collapsed.'

Indian-origin woman faces life term in US for killing 9-yr-old stepdaughter

Indian-origin woman faces life term in US for killing 9-yr-old stepdaughter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

An Indian-origin woman faces 25 years to life in prison in the United States for strangling her 9-year-old stepdaughter to death as federal prosecutors charged her with the murder and her ex-husband for obstructing the investigation.

Sight to behold: 30 million tulips blossom in Istanbul!

Sight to behold: 30 million tulips blossom in Istanbul!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The result is a glorious spring flower festival with brilliant splashes of color everywhere the eye can see.

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'So we had Akshay Kumar dressed up like Robert Vadra on his offday, and trying to not look fan-struck...'

CNN's Sanjay Gupta under scrutiny over Nepalese surgery

CNN's Sanjay Gupta under scrutiny over Nepalese surgery

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

American television network CNN's Indian-origin medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta is under scrutiny after it emerged that a child he had operated upon during the earthquake in Nepal had been wrongly identified by him, even as the network rallied behind him.

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

In her complaint to the DCW, the student has said she has received 'rape' threats on social media allegedly from members of the ABVP after she condemned 'violence in name of nationalism' in the backdrop of Ramjas incident.

Rohingyas, their sympathisers should leave: BJP leader

Rohingyas, their sympathisers should leave: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Vinay Katiyar said that Rohingya Muslims had killed thousands of Hindus and humiliated their daughters so they should be sent out of the country.

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Sujatha Baliga won America's most prestigious fellowship for her work on the journey to forgiveness and restorative justice.

Muzaffarpur rapes: BJP MP demands Bihar minister's resignation

Muzaffarpur rapes: BJP MP demands Bihar minister's resignation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

All the officials, suspended with immediate effect, have been charged with "failure to take adequate legal action" with regard to "assault.

Censor board denies nod to film on Hardik Patel

Censor board denies nod to film on Hardik Patel

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

According to the makers, the CBFC was not happy with references made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and use of real names in the film.

Will appoint judge in snoopgate before May 16: Sibal

Will appoint judge in snoopgate before May 16: Sibal

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Rubbishing Arun Jaitley's claims that no judge will lend himself to the 'political and malafide' exercise targeting Narendra Modi in the snoopgate row, Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said that a judge would be named before May 16 to investigate the case.

PICS: Salman Khan launches Sania Mirza's autobiography

PICS: Salman Khan launches Sania Mirza's autobiography

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan launched ace tennis player Sania Mirza's autobiography 'Ace against Odds' at a function in Mumbai on Sunday. Sania, who will partner Prarthana Thombare from Maharashtra at the prestigious Olympics Games in Rio heaped praise on the latter, describing her as a very good tennis player. "I and Prarthana (Thombare) is the first pair, who has won a medal. In Asian Games we have won a women's doubles medal. But besides that, she is a young girl, and she is a good prospect for us.

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Miss World winners are touring India to talk about periods.

Former World No 1 Henin, Safin headline list of Hall of Fame nominees

Former World No 1 Henin, Safin headline list of Hall of Fame nominees

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Belgian former World No 1 and seven-time grand slam singles champion Justine Henin headlined the list of nominees up for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

"I am running for HOPE -- Humanity, Oneness, Peace and Equality," says Sufiya Sufee.

'Congress will be a very distant third in UP'

'Congress will be a very distant third in UP'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'Going from 5% to 8%, 10, 15% of the votes is not going to translate into seats -- so what's the point of going it alone in UP?'

Malala reunites with Pak friend in Britain

Malala reunites with Pak friend in Britain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban, has been reunited with her friend who was injured in the same attack in Pakistan last year.

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

Rediff.com7 May 2015

These photos prove we live in an odd, odd world!

Kim's waist NOT photoshopped

Kim's waist NOT photoshopped

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

A weekly round-up that brings to you the latest news on models, designers and actors from the world of glamour and entertainment.

Boris Johnson takes charge as UK PM with 'no ifs or buts' Brexit promise

Boris Johnson takes charge as UK PM with 'no ifs or buts' Brexit promise

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Johnson becomes the 14th Prime Minister to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, the 55th to hold the post of British PM and the third in fairly quick succession since Britain voted to leave the EU in June 2016 - following on from David Cameron and Theresa May.

Review: Nayana is disappointing

Review: Nayana is disappointing

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Nayana has some interesting performances but it is only in the second half that we come to the real story.

I am Shalini Chauhan, a warrior!

I am Shalini Chauhan, a warrior!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

In a patriarchal Uttar Pradesh village, a young girl is making a difference.

Kangana: I felt naked when the letters were exposed

Kangana: I felt naked when the letters were exposed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan tiff continues

Father of UP girl who accused BJP MLA of rape dies in custody

Father of UP girl who accused BJP MLA of rape dies in custody

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The girl tried to immolate herself near the chief minister's residence in Lucknow on Sunday.

Review: Irudhi Suttru is not to be missed

Review: Irudhi Suttru is not to be missed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Irudhi Suttru is an enjoyable sports drama that keeps you hooked throughout, writes S Saraswathi

Sea of humanity bids goodbye to Jaya

Sea of humanity bids goodbye to Jaya

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, mingles with the unceasing flow of people outside Rajaji Hall in Cjhennai, that come for one last look at J Jayalalithaa.

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Triple Olympic gold medal winner and five-time World record holder Stephanie Rice reveals how she plans to get an Olympic medal for India in swimming in 2028.

My girl has lost her mother, punish killer: Indian techie's husband

My girl has lost her mother, punish killer: Indian techie's husband

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

"I'm her husband and father of a young girl, who has lost a beloved mother," says Prabha Arun Kumar's husband in Sydney as police are still on a look out for her killers.

UK parents told to take away passports of girls at terror risk

UK parents told to take away passports of girls at terror risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Amid reports that three missing British Muslim schoolgirls may have crossed over to Syria to join Islamic State terrorists, parents in Britain are being asked to confiscate the passports of their children if they feel they were at a similar risk.