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Stunning photos in the running for Nat Geo travel photo contest

Stunning photos in the running for Nat Geo travel photo contest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

National Geographic's Travel Photo Contest is open for entries and has already attracted incredible snaps from across the globe. Week 2 of the contest include images of a newborn lion being carried to safety in the jaws of its mother, a daredevil slackliner in the USA, and a penguin being chased by a fur seal. The international competition runs from 18 March to 3 May, with budding photographers able to enter their work in one of three categories: nature, cities and people.

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

When one thinks of cities, one doesn't usually think of beauty and marvellous sights! However, this incredible collection of entries from this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest prove beauty can be found in even the busiest of places.

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.

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

27 mountaineers perished in an avalanche in the mountains of Uttarakhand last week. The mountaineers were returning from a trek to the Draupadi's Danda mountain peak when disaster struck at 8.45 am in the morning.

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Seven of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans.

Why Is Nepal Keeping This Indian In Jail?

Why Is Nepal Keeping This Indian In Jail?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'Seven months he has been in jail for no reason.'

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The winner will receive USD 50,000 in college scholarship and lifetime membership of the National Geographic Society.

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Bored at work? Tired of the same old life you live? The next 10 images you see will snap you of your boredom and transport you to a world like no other!

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

National Geographic has announced the winning photos of its popular Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 photo contest. The grand prize was awarded to Japanese photographer Reiko Takahashi, who captured an underwater photo of a humpback whale calf's tail. The winning photo, titled "Mermaid," was selected from over 13,000 entries received this year. Describing the moment she captured the scene, she said: "It was a special scene for me, to be able to take a photo of the calf, completely relaxed in gentle waters." Scroll down to see the full selection of winners.

Alec Baldwin's prop gun kills cinematographer

Alec Baldwin's prop gun kills cinematographer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of his movie Rust that killed the film's director of photography and wounding the director, the authorities said.

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Love wildlife and want to help in saving them? Here's a chance to do so from the comfort of your house. Presenting Prints for Nature -- a fine art photographic print sale offering collectors the chance to own work from some of the most impactful names in the photography industry and contribute to conservation. The initiative was created by National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale and includes eighty-five fine art and nature photographers who have generously donated prints for this cause. All of the net proceeds will go directly to support Conservation International's core initiatives. It will support those on the front lines protecting our wild lands and our most vulnerable species, at a time of critical need. The sale ends December 10, 2020. Please visit https://www.printsfornature.com/ to learn more.

Don't miss: The AMAZING winners of Nat Geo photo contest

Don't miss: The AMAZING winners of Nat Geo photo contest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

We present the winning photographs of the prestigious competition.

John Abraham: Human beings freak me out

John Abraham: Human beings freak me out

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

John Abraham talks about being the face of National Geographic Channel (NGC).

STUNNING PICS: Nat Geo picks its amazing winners

STUNNING PICS: Nat Geo picks its amazing winners

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The results of the global 2012 National Geographic photography contest are out. The magazine received thousands of entries from across the world in three categories -- people, place and nature. Rediff.com presents the winning photographs. Enjoy!

5 Under-rated Performances of 2020

5 Under-rated Performances of 2020

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Subhash K Jha lists actors whom you may have missed this year.

Now, a documentary showcasing the 'inside story' of IPL

Now, a documentary showcasing the 'inside story' of IPL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The glitz and glamour of the Indian Premier League is all set to be the subject of a show on the National Geographic channel, which promises to air the unseen 'inside story' of the multi-million dollar Twenty20 event.

8 of the world's most amazing bridges

8 of the world's most amazing bridges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

They're a means to an end: bridges are fundamentally a way to get from point A to point B. However, as designs get bolder, bridges have also become destinations in their own right. National Geographic has listed out a few bridges, which will impress, thrill, and perhaps even make you fall in love. Here are some of them.

RIP Danish Siddiqui

RIP Danish Siddiqui

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

A tribute to an incomparable photojournalist who was slain by the Taliban on Thursday night.

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.

Top 10 food cities

Top 10 food cities

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The good folks at National Geographic list out the most popular dishes that are as popular as the cities where they were invented.

Living with leopards in Incredible India

Living with leopards in Incredible India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

A National Geographic feature on leopards in Mumbai has just gone viral on social media. But two years ago, Sumit Bhattacharya met pioneering wildlife scientist Vidya Athreya, whose tracking of a leopard's stunning journey through Maharashtra shattered set notions about wild animals.

Indians greenest citizens of the world!

Indians greenest citizens of the world!

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Indian and Brazilian have the most environmentally-friendly lifestyles, according to a new global survey. While Indians were found to have the greenest food habits on account of less meat consumption and high consumption of fruits and vegetables, Brazilian topped in the category of housing because they typically have smaller homes, rarely use air conditioning or heating, and rely heavily on on-demand, tankless water-heating systems.

Nat Geo's famous 'Afghan Girl' arrested for ID card fraud

Nat Geo's famous 'Afghan Girl' arrested for ID card fraud

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

An inquiry had been launched with officials under fire for issuing CNICs without legitimate documentation.

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

To be at Kakkathuruthu when the sun sets, according to National Geographic, is a surreal experience. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan tells us how the tiny island gradually charmed him.

Want to buy a dinosaur?

Want to buy a dinosaur?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Standing 13 feet high and 40 feet long, including its tail, Stan is made up of 188 bones, making it one of the largest and most complete T-rex skeletons in the world.

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Roshani Sonawane tells us how parents can use the time to teach the right values and build important skills in children.

US: Indian kid wins Geographic Bee in style

US: Indian kid wins Geographic Bee in style

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Akshay Rajagopal, a 11-year-old sixth-grader from Lincoln, Nebraska, took top honours at the 2008 National Geographic Bee held in Washington, DC on May 21, collecting a $25,000 college scholarship and a lifetime membership to the National Geographic Society for his winning efforts.

Indians: World's most eco-friendly people

Indians: World's most eco-friendly people

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Consumers in India care the most for the environment in terms of their day-to-day behaviour with those in the US coming at the bottom, according to National Geographic.As per a study of 14 countries conducted by the National Geographic Society and the international polling firm GlobeScan, India and Brazil have come at the top, jointly.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

'Temple may have to pledge treasure to RBI'

'Temple may have to pledge treasure to RBI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'As a person who has seen the treasure, I am worried about its safety.'

This is Boman Irani's secret talent!

This is Boman Irani's secret talent!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Presenting 8 knockout pics from Boman Irani's Instagram account. Yes! You heard it right.

OTT Shows To Watch

OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The OTT scene is buzzing with hot new shows for your viewing. Sukanya Verma offers a list of everything you shouldn't miss.

Indian American kid wins Nat Geo Bee

Indian American kid wins Nat Geo Bee

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Jain, who is still in eighth grade, won $25,000 and a lifetime membership to the National Geographic Society for his efforts.

'Corbett Park is a part of our history. We can't tamper with history'

'Corbett Park is a part of our history. We can't tamper with history'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Jim Corbett was a remarkable man. There's a history behind Corbett and he deserves the honour of the area being the Jim Corbett National Park.'

PICS: 10 great train journeys the world can't resist

PICS: 10 great train journeys the world can't resist

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Pssst, India's Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is listed among these great rail journeys.

These Indian teenagers won Google Science Fair 2014 Awards

These Indian teenagers won Google Science Fair 2014 Awards

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Two Indians, Arsh Dilbagi and Mihir Garimella, were among the winners of Google Science Fair 2014, held on September 22, 2014 at the Fox Theatre, Redwood City, California.

Look how NatGeo has changed

Look how NatGeo has changed

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Lootcase review

Lootcase review

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'A whole lot of faffing around happens from the time Lootcase sets up its amusing premise and concludes it in a manner typical of its genre.' 'But the actors are such effortless fits for their parts, there is pleasure in this dillydallying,' observes Sukanya Verma.