Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers. More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater photographers from 70 countries around the world. Scroll down to see the winning images.
The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.
Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?
Former FIA president Max Mosley has warned that Formula One risks serious difficulties unless it changes direction and cuts costs.
Tea and coffee estates, the smell of eucalyptus in the crisp mountain air, cool nights huddled in shawls, sylvan lake rides and mountain treks... Peace and tranquility is at hand!
Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!
Top European soccer clubs have discussed changing the Champions League to ensure the elite are always in it and the likes of Leicester City are not, according to a US sports executive involved in the talks.
Retired English soccer star David Beckham toured potential stadium sites in Miami on Wednesday, signalling he is forging ahead with his interest in owning a new Major League franchise in the United States.
'Kanpur and Hoogly district are the most polluted on the Ganga.'
Studying wolves' howls could reveal how human language evolved.
Chris Gayle bludgeoned his way into the record books by becoming the first player to score a double century in the World Cup.
If things go as planned, the Centre will develop 12 new Lakshadweep islands under its island development programme. But they will limit their access to 'high-end' serious adventure and fun tourists -- those who won't mind spending more than Rs 15,000 for a one-night stay in some of the world's most exotic and unexplored places.
Authorities arrange helicopters to shift Sharif to jail; 300 PML-N workers arrested.
Markets finished the session on a dismal note with Sensex closing at its lowest level since August 2014.
Hrithik as Krrish or Anil Kapoor as Mr India? Take your pick!
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday
Biksham Gujja contributed to major global initiatives such as the World Commission on Dams, World Water Commission and World Water Forum.
'Goa is about community living, but blending in takes time.'
'He had a decision to make and he made his decision and it turned out absolutely fine. England won the Ashes' 'They need to know they are being looked after a lot more so they don't think, 'oh, I'm not really making it in the Test arena, I'll go over to Twenty20'
The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition has announced the winners of this year's contest, with France's Gabriel Barathieu being named Underwater Photographer of the Year for an image of a hunting octopus. UPY was kind enough to share some of this year's honorees with us below.
Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.
'The whale stranding-earthquake link is almost a certainty according to my reading.'
Oh the possibilities!
The 2016 Indian Premier League season brings with it an opportunity for both the old and new.
Wondering where to go on a vacation? Fed up of searching online and consulting with friends/family? How about a celebrity then? What if a celebrity told you about their favourite holiday destination? Told you about all the things they like to do there -- be it tasting the local cuisine, indulging in leisure activities or haunting museums. Would it inspire you to pack your travel bags and get going? We hope so :)
'I can assure you the Ganga will be more polluted in 2030 than it is now.' 'What they are trying to do now is clean the Ganga without understanding how to do so.'
From Dudhwa to Veppathur and Havelock Island, the Indian tourism market is booming like never before.
Ram Gopal Varma is back with Part Three of that series, which presented to us the first clear evidence that the great man was slipping, rues Sreehari Nair.
'I have some more things to do on this planet that will make me happy. Just because I have become a grandfather doesn't mean I am ready for retirement.' Boman Irani gets ready for a new phase in his life.
Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles, and these had already disappeared from the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by the 1970s. In all of Bhitarkanika, there were only 96 of them left. The census this January noted their count at 1,682.
If Formula One stands on the edge of the unknown, with new technologies and a very different engine to last year, then the start of pre-season testing on Tuesday should at least show what the future sounds like.
Rediff.com present a comprehensive listing of the nuclear nations and their collective and active stockpile.
Winning is all what matters to Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir as he intends to be "mean winner than a polite loser" when the reigning IPL champions take part in the upcoming Oppo Champions League Twenty20.
The OrcaPod is a prototype of what comes after boats, cars, trains and planes. It's India's foray into what Tesla founder Elon Musk calls the 'fifth form of transportation' and India's only entry at the ongoing Hyperloop competition by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
'The hotel room number can never total up to 8.' 'I fly First Class and won't take a pre-9am flight.' Check out Bollywood's travel plans.
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