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10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

Dress like SPRING, like Shraddha Kapoor!

Dress like SPRING, like Shraddha Kapoor!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

spring has arrived and Bollywood's fashionistas are showing us how to dress for it.

Indian green economist wins 'environment Nobel'

Indian green economist wins 'environment Nobel'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Renowned Indian environmental economist and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) goodwill ambassador Pavan Sukhdev has won the 2020 Tyler Prize, regarded as the 'Nobel Prize for the Environment', for his ground-breaking "green economy" work. Sukhdev, 59, who will receive the award alongside conservation biologist Gretchen Daily, has been acknowledged for his work on bringing the economic consequences of environmental degradation and loss to the attention of corporate and political decision-makers.

Excessive tax results in 'social injustice': CJI

Excessive tax results in 'social injustice': CJI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The CJI said tax judiciary plays a very important role in resource mobilisation of the country and expressed concern over pendency of cases.

PICS: South Africa dent Sri Lanka's semis hopes after big win

PICS: South Africa dent Sri Lanka's semis hopes after big win

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Images from Friday's World Cup match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, at Chester-le-Street.

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image. Faced with hundreds of thousands of entries, the judges have chosen a winner for each of ten categories that include architecture, culture and landscape. Also announced were the winners of the National Awards. Chosen from the same pool of images as the open competition, the National Award recognises the best entrant from each of 62 countries.

Full disclosure of veg/non-veg food a must, affects fundamental rights: HC

Full disclosure of veg/non-veg food a must, affects fundamental rights: HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The high court directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to issue a fresh communication to all the authorities concerned stating the obligation to make clear disclosure as to whether the food article is vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

When Lata Mangeshkar almost lost her voice

When Lata Mangeshkar almost lost her voice

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Many thought it was the end for me,' Lataji told Subhash K Jha. 'I just couldn't sing!'

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

PV Sindhu, Depika Padukone ensured Indian representation on the global front.

What is Bratz Challenge, the latest beauty trend?

What is Bratz Challenge, the latest beauty trend?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The challenge involves you to put on bright, heavy makeup inspired by the Bratz dolls.

Berlusconi meeting Thai businessman over Milan stake sale

Berlusconi meeting Thai businessman over Milan stake sale

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi met Thai businessman Bee Taechaubol on Wednesday to discuss the sale of a stake in Serie A football club AC Milan, which he has owned for almost 30 years.

ACs, among India's top environment criminals!

ACs, among India's top environment criminals!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

When Bureau of Energy Efficiency certifies that an AC is star-rated, it does this based on the manufacturer's self or third party efficiency report, points out Sunita Narain.

Who poisoned Lata Mangeshkar?

Who poisoned Lata Mangeshkar?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

I was being slowly poisoned' 'I was bed-ridden for three months and was so weak.'

PM Modi reasserts 'dawai bhi, kadai bhi' as COVID cases rise

PM Modi reasserts 'dawai bhi, kadai bhi' as COVID cases rise

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Modi also hailed the world's largest vaccination programme being carried out in India against COVID-19

How Sikkim flower industry is blooming

How Sikkim flower industry is blooming

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Sikkim's tryst with floriculture marks a new beginning for small growers, but poor market access and a flush of imported breeds may mar its sustainability.

'Forces in Delhi are manipulating a bloodless coup'

'Forces in Delhi are manipulating a bloodless coup'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'One thing is clear from what happened last night; both sides are being manipulated by the same party with a lot of wrong inputs.' 'I see a hand in Delhi doing the puppet act on both sides.'

DON'T MISS: Award-winning wildlife photographs

DON'T MISS: Award-winning wildlife photographs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

We bring you prize-winning images from the Wild Maharashtra Photography Contest held last week.

Bush meets Indian-American spelling champ

Bush meets Indian-American spelling champ

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

United States President George W Bush with Sameer Mishra, 14, the 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.

Agora's Spring images are just what we need

Agora's Spring images are just what we need

Rediff.com12 May 2020

These images are the emotional booster that everybody needs in these difficult times! Free-to-use photography app Agora invited its userbase to participate in the #Spring2020 photo competition with their best shots of the season that breathes new life into the world. Agora's latest contest challenged photographers from all over the world to show what spring looks like in their corner of the planet. In total, 14,596 photographers participated in the #Spring2020 contest.

ASK AJIT: Stocks to Buy, Hold, Sell

ASK AJIT: Stocks to Buy, Hold, Sell

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'Jaya's followers should unite': Sasikala signals truce with AIADMK

'Jaya's followers should unite': Sasikala signals truce with AIADMK

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Paying tribute to Tamil Nadu's former chief minister J Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary, expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader VK Sasikala said that they (the AIADMK and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Katchi) should contest elections together.

Those eating Rs 30,000 pizzas can't see Rs-12,000 jobs: BJP MP's dig at Rahul

Those eating Rs 30,000 pizzas can't see Rs-12,000 jobs: BJP MP's dig at Rahul

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Those who have not seen poverty and go to learn about it at Kalavati's house in the darkness of night, say there are no jobs, Singh said.

EPL: Spurs' stunning victory at Leicester; United win

EPL: Spurs' stunning victory at Leicester; United win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Steven Bergwijn scored twice in stoppage time as Tottenham Hotspur stunned Leicester City and pulled off a remarkable 3-2 victory in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Face-to-face with a King Cobra!

Face-to-face with a King Cobra!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The monkeys can't take their eyes off the snake, and Geetanjali Krishna has forgotten to breathe.

Gen next come to the fore in America

Gen next come to the fore in America

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Gen next come to the fore in America

PIX: Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper at Guardians of Galaxy premiere

PIX: Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper at Guardians of Galaxy premiere

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have bee up to.

Indian rugby team wins tournament in England

Indian rugby team wins tournament in England

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The Indian rugby team, led by Nasser Hussain, had a good tune-up for the October Commonwealth Games in Delhi by winning the Bee's Rugby 7's tournament at Bradford in England.

Photos: The COOLEST hats at Royal Ascot

Photos: The COOLEST hats at Royal Ascot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Royal Ascot is not just about horse racing any more! It's about fashion and some stunning hats.

When I met President Obama

When I met President Obama

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Kavya Shivashankar, winner of the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee and the India Abroad Young Achiever Award, was invited to meet President Obama this month.

Trade in Hang Seng index on NSE

Trade in Hang Seng index on NSE

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Indian investors can now trade in an international index as the Hang Seng Benchmark Exchange Traded Fund (Hang Seng BeES) will be available on the National Stock Exchange from Thursday.

At 13, this champ knows his way around the world

At 13, this champ knows his way around the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

Winner of the 2010 National Geographic Bee Aadith Moorthy is a boy who will never get lost.

A software engineer to beekeeper

A software engineer to beekeeper

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

30-year-old Krishnamurthy, founder, Honey Kart, quit his job as a technical programmer at Wipro, and borrowed money from friends to become a beekeeper. Today he is not only debt-free but also processes 500 kilograms of honey every month that sells for Rs 716 per kg.

PM transfers Rs 19,500 cr to nearly 10 cr farmers under PM-KISAN

PM transfers Rs 19,500 cr to nearly 10 cr farmers under PM-KISAN

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, the Centre provides an annual financial benefit of Rs 6,000 to eligible beneficiary farmers in three equal four-monthly installments of Rs 2,000 each.

Glenn McGrath finds love again

Glenn McGrath finds love again

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Glenn McGrath has found love again -- eighteen months after the tragic death of his wife Jane. According to the Daily Telegraph, the former Australia fast bowler has been dating a woman named Sara for about two months now.

12 images that show the beauty of animals around the world

12 images that show the beauty of animals around the world

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A colourful photo of a green iguana strolling through sunflowers (below) by Indonesian photographer @jjnmatt was voted the overall winner of the "World Best Photos Of Animals 2020" competition organised by photo app Agora. Fifty images from around the world were selected as finalists from 13,888 submissions to the contest, "showing the wide and precious variety of animal life surrounding us," according to the organisers. "We challenged international photographers to participate in the #Animals2020 photo contest with their best shots of living creatures around the planet." Here's a slection of our 12 favourite images from the finalists.

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Choosing your company's name? MCA lists examples to avoid any duplication. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs made it clear that the use of different phonetic spellings, including the use of misspelled words of an expression, would be treated as same.

PICS: What you must know about Olympic champ Neeraj

PICS: What you must know about Olympic champ Neeraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Philem Dipak Singh traces Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's rise to Olympic glory.

'The greatest, the boldest, the prettiest!'

'The greatest, the boldest, the prettiest!'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, died on Friday aged 74, had a record-setting boxing career. His unprecedented flair for showmanship and controversial stands made him one of the best-known figures of the 20th century,

Beyonce, Jay Z welcome twins

Beyonce, Jay Z welcome twins

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Congratulations Bey and Jay!