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Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Winners from the Big Picture photography competition

See These Stunning Frames Before You Watch Heeramandi

See These Stunning Frames Before You Watch Heeramandi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

As Heeramandi, set in 1920s Lahore, drops on Netflix on May 1, Sukanya Verma marvels at Bhansali's magnificent slices of history in 25 resplendent frames.

Stunning images in building photography contest

Stunning images in building photography contest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 2019 winners of the Art of Building competition, run by the Chartered Institute of Building, have been announced. Take a look at the winners from the competition.

Photography as a career: Get certified

Photography as a career: Get certified

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

If you're keen to take up photography as a career and need technical skills to complement your talent, here are some institutes offering photography courses.

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.' 'That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount of money in the world.'

14 powerful images from Sony World Photography Awards 2016

14 powerful images from Sony World Photography Awards 2016

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The honorary judging committee has selected Iranian photojournalist Asghar Khamseh as the recipient of the most coveted prize, the L'Iris d'Or Professional Photographer of the Year.

You have to see these Sony World Photography Awards images

You have to see these Sony World Photography Awards images

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The Sony World Photography Awards, an annual competition hosted by the World Photography Organisation, has announced the winners of its Open categories and National categories for 2017. This year's contest attracted 227,596 entries from 183 countries. Scroll down for a sensational selection of open winners and runners-up from the Sony awards.

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?

FATWA FACTORY: Now photography is un-Islamic

FATWA FACTORY: Now photography is un-Islamic

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

After blood donation, firecrackers and even starlet Veena Malik, India's very own fatwa factory, Darul Uloom in Deoband has issued a new decree that terms "photography as unlawful and a sin".

Interested in bird photography?

Interested in bird photography?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Nature photographer Nayan Khanolkar will conduct a workshop on bird photography at Bigwan, near Pune on January 30 and 31, 2010.

Meet Ram Mohan Naidu, the youngest-ever Cabinet minister!

Meet Ram Mohan Naidu, the youngest-ever Cabinet minister!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

From a promising young leader to the 'youngest-ever central cabinet minister', Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu's journey exemplifies a blend of loyalty to his party, the Telugu Desam Party and unflinching commitment to public service.

Canvera: One step solution for photography

Canvera: One step solution for photography

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

One fine morning in 2006, Dhiraj Kacker received a phone call that changed his life as an employee with a successful start-up in the Silicon Valley. At the other end was his buddy Peeyush Rai coaxing him to come back to India to start their own business. And, Kacker didn't think twice. In 2007, Kacker and Rai, who used to play for the IIT Bombay cricket team, launched Canvera, an online digital photography company that offers solutions in imaging and photography.

DGCA to suspend flight for 2 weeks in event of on board photography

DGCA to suspend flight for 2 weeks in event of on board photography

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

This announcement comes a day after the DGCA asked IndiGo to take 'appropriate action' after it found alleged violation of safety and social distancing protocols by mediapersons in the airline's Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger.

How To Fill CAT 2024 Form Online

How To Fill CAT 2024 Form Online

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The registration process for CAT 2024 will begin 10 am onwards on August 1.

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, endorses Mayur Sanap.

Reader's take: Why I love macro photography

Reader's take: Why I love macro photography

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Get Ahead reader Ronak Gandhi explains why he fell in love with macro photography and shares his tips with amateur photographers in response to our reader invite.

Like Ranbir's NEW Haircut?

Like Ranbir's NEW Haircut?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Karisma's 'Famiglia' moment...Shahid's happy Sunday...Sayani in Ibiza...

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'They only bring pieces. Dialogue is the only way forward.' 'We should get people who have influence to bring the community leaders to sit across the table and talk.' 'Otherwise, our adversaries across the borders will add fuel to the fire. Let's not give them a chance.'

Sony World Photography Awards presents the most wonderful and weird moments

Sony World Photography Awards presents the most wonderful and weird moments

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

In the pitch dark of the African night, a herd of cape buffaloes gather at the watering hole for a drink, taking care to stay by the edge to avoid the crocodiles lurking in the depths. In Gangiova, a village in Romania, a doctor places her stethoscope to the chest of a newborn baby, listening intently for the beating of his tiny heart. These are just some of the moments that have been picked by the judges for the Sony World Photography Awards. For the 2017 competition, photographers entered 227,596 images across the awards' Professional, Open and Youth categories. The Open competition winner will receive $5,000 (Rs 3.3 lakh), Sony digital imaging equipment and flights and accommodation to the awards ceremony at Somerset House in London. Sony World Photography Awards has been kind enough to share some of their shortlisted pieces with us.

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.' 'And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.'

The Census 2011 photography contest

The Census 2011 photography contest

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The Census of India is holding a photography contest, details of which have been put on its Facebook page 'Census 2011'. As the census exercise enters the penultimate phase, here's a chance for you to 'focus' on India's "strength in numbers" and win a prize.

2013 World Photography Awards: And the FINALISTS are...

2013 World Photography Awards: And the FINALISTS are...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

In this second part of a series, we present some of the final shortlists in the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards in the 'Open' category. The photographs are published with permission from the organisers.

Sony World Photography Awards 2016: 16 images that will blow your mind

Sony World Photography Awards 2016: 16 images that will blow your mind

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The 2016 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, organised by the World Photography Organisation, announces the shortlists for its Professional, Open and Youth competitions.

In the right frames: Cameras that up your photography game

In the right frames: Cameras that up your photography game

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Want to move a step up from using your smartphones for clicking photographs and shooting videos? Abhik Sen lists some cameras that can help you up your photography game

Tendulkars Visit The Taj Mahal

Tendulkars Visit The Taj Mahal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Sachin Tendulkar spent nearly an hour at the monument as he clicked pictures with Anjali on the Diana Bench.

Why Mani Ratnam Asked Preity To Wash Her Face

Why Mani Ratnam Asked Preity To Wash Her Face

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Preity Zinta shared a beautiful nostalgia nugget from her debut film, Dil Se..

The Uni That Will Take Your Breath Away

The Uni That Will Take Your Breath Away

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

One of the world's oldest seats of learning, the ruins of Nalanda University are a true wonder!

Rediff readers showcase their photography skills

Rediff readers showcase their photography skills

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

We had asked our readers to share with us their photography skills. We received an overwhelming number of responses, some of which are being showcased here.

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Tales By Light is devoted to the kind of nature photography that appears on the pages of Nat Geo, but it exposes viewers to fascinating vistas that have only partly to do with photography, says Vikram Johri.

Photography gave him what a tumour took away: Hope

Photography gave him what a tumour took away: Hope

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

His heart-warming journey will inspire you to live life to the fullest.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Lawyers have pointed out that the new laws increase police powers by extending the maximum limit of police custody from 15 days to 60 days or 90 days.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

EC bans photography in polling booths

EC bans photography in polling booths

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Photographers and cameramen of television channels would not be allowed inside the polling booths.

The Kerala Story Actor Pranay Pachauri Weds

The Kerala Story Actor Pranay Pachauri Weds

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Kerala Story actor Pranay Pachauri got married to screenwriter Sehaj Maini on December 9.

DON'T MISS: 20 best pix from 'world's best photography' race

DON'T MISS: 20 best pix from 'world's best photography' race

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The shortlist for the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards, one of the world's leading photography competitions, has been announced.

Hathras satsang stampede: Police suspect 'political link' to Bhole Baba

Hathras satsang stampede: Police suspect 'political link' to Bhole Baba

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The Hathras SP said the investigation also revealed that some political parties had contacted him some time back.

PICS: STUNNING winners of 2013 World Photography Awards

PICS: STUNNING winners of 2013 World Photography Awards

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Rediff.com presents the winning photographs. Feast your eyes!

Creative shots that reveal the FUTURE of photography

Creative shots that reveal the FUTURE of photography

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

In the second part of a series, we present the top 24 entries in the 'New Creativity' category, images that reveal a unique angle, take a look at these images which have NOT been digitally altered.

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.