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From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

DOTUS-elect: The future US first dogs, Champ and Major Biden

DOTUS-elect: The future US first dogs, Champ and Major Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The two soon-to-become first dogs of the United States are going to revive a tradition that goes back to George Washington, who was the first president to have a dog, after the White House was pet-free for four years, reported New York Post.

Will India try out Shreyas, Ruturaj in 3rd T20 vs Windies?

Will India try out Shreyas, Ruturaj in 3rd T20 vs Windies?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

In the middle-order, Shreyas will replace Kohli, who was given a much-needed break ahead of his landmark 100th Test.

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'As soon as the BJP feels they are going to lose power, they will publish the caste census data of 2011 and conduct the caste census of 2021.'

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Chappell also went on to say that during his playing days, several cricketers were racially abused but they opted to stay silent.

WI players pass COVID tests, set for Tour match

WI players pass COVID tests, set for Tour match

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

West Indies will play three-match T20I series before two Tests against New Zealand starting on December 3 in Hamilton. The first T20I will be played in Auckland on November 27.

At 80, this bodybuilder's life is an inspiration to all

At 80, this bodybuilder's life is an inspiration to all

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

How a former school secretary ditched her sedentary lifestyle and adopted fitness is a story you can't miss reading.

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

RS win in Maharashtra, Haryana shows BJP's superior poll management

RS win in Maharashtra, Haryana shows BJP's superior poll management

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal, Randeep Surjewala and Jairam Ramesh of the Congress and Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut were among the 16 candidates elected to the Rajya Sabha from four states where polling was held on Friday after tussle over cross voting and alleged breach of election rules delayed the counting by around eight hours in Maharashtra and Haryana.

Oscars 2019: Standout red carpet looks you just can't ignore

Oscars 2019: Standout red carpet looks you just can't ignore

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Go bold, or go home! Presenting five celebs who won the Oscars red carpet with their outlandish style.

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Sharif, 70, and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) vice-chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday filed their nomination papers for the post.

Readers share their adorable pet pics

Readers share their adorable pet pics

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions.

1st ODI: Chase, Hope guide WI to easy win over Afghanistan

1st ODI: Chase, Hope guide WI to easy win over Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Opting to field, West Indies bowlers came up with a fine show to bundle out Afghanistan for 194 in 45.2 overs.

Crowd capacity 25 per cent for third India-Aus Test in Sydney

Crowd capacity 25 per cent for third India-Aus Test in Sydney

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

CA and Venues New South Wales are working together to ensure the safety of patrons attending the Pink Test on January 7

Army dogs to walk down Rajpath this R-Day after 26 years

Army dogs to walk down Rajpath this R-Day after 26 years

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The Army, which has about 1,200 Labradors and German Shepherds, has selected 36 canines to march down the Rajpath with their handlers.

Sonam Wangchuk develops solar heated tent for soldiers

Sonam Wangchuk develops solar heated tent for soldiers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Innovator and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, the real life Phunsukh Wangdu of Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots, has developed an eco-friendly solar heated tent that Army personnel can use in extremely cold places like Siachen and Galwan valley in the Ladakh region.

Race for new Pak PM: Shehbaz files nomination; PTI to withdraw lawmakers

Race for new Pak PM: Shehbaz files nomination; PTI to withdraw lawmakers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The move came hours after Khan was removed from office through a no-confidence vote held early Sunday morning, becoming the first premier in the country's history to be sent home after losing the trust of the House.

2nd T20I: India look to seal series against West Indies

2nd T20I: India look to seal series against West Indies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Rohit is confident that he would come good and has asked both critics and media to spare him the constant scrutiny.

Effigy of 'Bad Guy' Blatter to go up in smoke

Effigy of 'Bad Guy' Blatter to go up in smoke

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A giant effigy of embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter will be set alight as part of the Bonfire Night celebrations of a small English town.

Alert along LoC after Pak's ISI uses drones to drop weapons

Alert along LoC after Pak's ISI uses drones to drop weapons

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The terrorists holed up in the Kashmir valley have been facing acute shortage of arms and ammunition and they are desperately looking for some help from across the border for the same.

Pet pics: Meet Pintu the mischievous dog

Pet pics: Meet Pintu the mischievous dog

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

We asked you to shared pics of your pets. Kishore Reddy shares a letter on his pet's behalf.

PICS: Suryakumar scintillates as India complete Windies rout

PICS: Suryakumar scintillates as India complete Windies rout

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Images from the third Twenty20 International between India and the West Indies, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India would be looking to sort out issues such as the opening blues, the middle-lower order conundrum and also the bowling strategies during the three-match T20 series against West Indies.

Obama's security dog named 'Khan': Muslims irked

Obama's security dog named 'Khan': Muslims irked

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

Muslims in Mumbai are up in arms against a United States military sniffer dog allegedly with name tag of 'Khan' that has landed in the city as part of President Barack Obama security arrangements.

You'll fall in love with these pet pics

You'll fall in love with these pet pics

Rediff.com9 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.

J&K wants to construct huts along China border

J&K wants to construct huts along China border

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought clearance from the ministry of defence to construct concrete huts like along the Line of Actual Control bordering China.

Bari outburst: PCB keeps distance

Bari outburst: PCB keeps distance

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

"Whatever Bari has said are his personal views and don't reflect that of the board," PCB spokesman Abbas Zaidi said.

Australia still negotiating India's arrival for Test series

Australia still negotiating India's arrival for Test series

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Indian and many of the Australian players will be coming from the United Arab Emirates, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) concludes on November 10, but CA have not yet had their plans agreed by Queensland's health department.

PIX: Kohli, Pant seal T20 series win against Windies

PIX: Kohli, Pant seal T20 series win against Windies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Images from the second Twenty20 International between India and the West Indies, in Kolkata, on Friday.

'Cyrus was an extremely, extremely, humble person'

'Cyrus was an extremely, extremely, humble person'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was also generous, hospitable, sharing of whatever he had.' 'He never ever acted like the inheritor of great wealth.'

IPL auction: Iyer, Shardul set to gain like never before

IPL auction: Iyer, Shardul set to gain like never before

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The 10 teams in the league will be bidding heavily for the Indian players in a list of 590 cricketer

PHOTOS: Meet Delhi Police's cutest new recruits

PHOTOS: Meet Delhi Police's cutest new recruits

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A new batch of 30 dogs, all specially trained Labrador retrievers, were inducted into the Delhi Police on Monday

Cricket mourns loss of 'Shep'

Cricket mourns loss of 'Shep'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Former umpire David Shepherd passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 68.

11 facts you may not know about US President-elect Joe Biden

11 facts you may not know about US President-elect Joe Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Democrat Joe Biden has defeated Donald Trump in the race to become the 46th US President.

Sherni review

Sherni review

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sherni is a triumph -- a sublime outcome of purpose and storytelling falling in place, applauds Sukanya Verma.

CISF canines retire with medals, selfies and hugs

CISF canines retire with medals, selfies and hugs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Hina, Kite, Jelly, Jessy, Lucy, Lovely and the lone male dog Veer were accorded a warm send-off by the CISF after they completed their varied tenures in securing the Delhi Metro.

Mallorca say takeover talks still on

Mallorca say takeover talks still on

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

Real Mallorca are still in talks with former Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd about a possible takeover, the Spanish Primera Liga club said on Wednesday.

Hope helps West Indies complete whitewash against Afghanistan

Hope helps West Indies complete whitewash against Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Hope smashed three sixes and eight fours in his 145-ball 109 not out to help West Indies overhauled the target,

Windies recall Hetmyer, Cottrell for Aus ODIs; Sohail to return

Windies recall Hetmyer, Cottrell for Aus ODIs; Sohail to return

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Pakistan's Sohail to return home after injury ends England tour

CRPF's valiant dog 'Pluto' martyred in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

CRPF's valiant dog 'Pluto' martyred in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The dog handler was not injured in the blast.