Amazing Photo: EURO 2012 Poland Vs Russia

Football hooligans have clashed with opposing fans and police before and during Poland's Euro 2012 game against bitter rivals Russia, leaving 15 injured while more than 140 people were detained.

Following scattered fighting in the Polish capital before the match, police fired rubber bullets at a group of fans who attacked them with bottles and stones near an outdoor fan zone in central Warsaw where about 75,000 people were watching the game on huge screens. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

The co-hosts came from behind during a thrilling second half, captain Jakub Blaszczykowski scoring the equaliser with a thunderous left-foot shot.

Russia had taken the lead after 37 minutes, when Alan Dzagoev turned in Andrey Arshavin's curling free-kick.

Although both teams had chances to win the game, the spoils were shared.

The result leaves Group A wide open, with all four teams still mathematically able to qualify for the quarter-finals after a night of high drama in the Polish capital.



EURO 2012 Poland Vs Russia Highlights Video, Match Report

Photos of Euro 2012 soccer championship Group A match between Poland and Russia in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday, June 12, 2012:


Standing left to right are Poland's Robert Lewandowski, goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton, Damien Perquis, Sebastian Boenisch, Lukasz Piszczek, Eugen Polanski and bottom left to right are Ludovic Obraniak, Dariusz Dudka, Marcin Wasilewski, Jakub Blaszczykowski and Rafal Murawski.

(from top left) Russian defender Sergey Ignashevich, Aleksei Berezutski, Yuri Zhirkov, Goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev, Midfielder Roman Shirokov, Konstantin Zyryanov, Igor Denisov, Forward Aleksander Kerzhakov, Alan Dzagoev, Aleksander Anyukov and Andrey Arshavin.

Russian midfielder Alan Dzagoev (L) scores a goal during the Euro 2012 championships football match Poland vs Russia on June 12, 2012.

Poland's Jakub Blaszczykowski, center, celebrates after he scored a goal in front of his teammate Rafal Murawski during the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group A match between Poland and Russia in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday, June 12, 2012.


A Poland fan shows up a shirt that reads " The attack of Smolensk".


Beautiful Poland soccer fans wait for the start of the Group A Euro 2012 soccer match between Poland and Russia.


Beautiful Poland fan holds a scarf as they wait for the start of the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group A match between Poland and Russia.


Polish football fans cheer and shout in the Warsaw Fanzone on June 12, 2012 durng the Euro 2012 championships football match Poland vs Russia held at the National Stadium in Warsaw.


Russian football fans shout slogans during a march towards the National Stadium of Warsaw, ahead of the Euro 2012 championships football match Poland vs Russia.


Football fans pose in Kiev fanzone on June 12, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships match between Poland and Russia.


Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski give thumbs-up as he sits next to UEFA President Michel Platini (R) before the Group A Euro 2012 soccer match between Poland and Russia at the National stadium in Warsaw June 12, 2012.


Polish police stand guard by the tribune after the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group A match between Poland and Russia in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday, June 12, 2012.


A Russian soccer fan (R) fights with a Polish supporter in Warsaw June 12, 2012.


Polish riot police stand guard next to soccer fans that have been arrested following clashes before the Group A Euro 2012 soccer match between Poland and Russia in Warsaw June 12, 2012.


Polish fans light fireworks as they clash with police during the Euro 2012 soccer championship group A match between Poland and Russia in Warsaw, Poland , Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

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Bollywood celebs at Dheeraj Deshmukh's wedding: Photo

Newly wed actors Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza turned baraatis at Ritesh’s younger brother Dheeraj Deshmukh’s wedding on Monday morning. Deshmukh tied the knot with film producer Vashu Bhagnani's daughter Honey Bhagnani in a starry ceremony attended by Bollywood and political bigwigs at Grand Hyatt.


The bride and groom were dressed in traditional Maharashtrian finery as Vilasrao and Vaishali Deshmukh looked on proudly. The groom, Dhiraj, made an impact with his entry into the premises on a horse, as Amit Deshmukh and other family members danced merrily. The morning wedding saw Salman Khan create a sensation upon entry, as guests (and even host Riteish) rushed en masse to catch up with him.

The do saw a number of political attendees including CM Prithviraj Chavan and wife Satvasheela, RajSharmila Thackeray, Chhagan Bhujbal, Praful Patel and and others. Jackky, Pinky and Vashu Bhagnani made up the primary family contingent from Honey’s side. Seen coming in from the showbiz fraternity were Dia Mirza, Jackie Shroff, Gayatri with Vikas Oberoi, David and Lali Dhawan, Subhash Ghai and Sanjay Gadhvi were also among the guests to wish the couple.

Bollywood Celebrities at Dhiraj Deshmukh’s wedding : Photos

Honey Bhagnani and Dhiraj Deshmukh's wedding.

Riteish and Genelia at his brother's Dheeraj's wedding to Honey Bhagnani at Hotel Grand Hyatt.

Riteish and Genelia dancing at his brother's Dheeraj's wedding.

Salman Khan at Dheeraj Deshmukh’s wedding

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Dheeraj's wedding reception

Lara Dutta first public appearance after the delivery for the wedding reception.

Shilpa Shetty, who's also due to give birth in April, arrived with hubby Raj Kundra.

Veteran Bollywood couple Dilip Kumar and Saira Bano were spotted hand-in-hand at the reception.

Mukesh Ambani accompanied wife Nita to the wedding reception.

Sanjay Dutt with wife Maanyata at wedding reception.

Kangna Ranaut and Shamita Shetty at wedding reception.

Ameesha Patel, Urmila Matondkar and Jiah Khan also attendance.

Ekta Kapoor attended with father Jeetendra and brother Tusshar.

Govinda arrived with wife Sunita.

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Best Dresses: 84th Academy Awards ceremony (Photos)

At the 84th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, French silent movie The Artist wins best picture, best director for Michel Hazanavicius and best actor for Jean Dujardin.

Meryl Streep wins her third Oscar for Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady, while 3D family film Hugo wins five awards including cinematography and visual effects.

Octavia Spencer wins best supporting actress for The Help, while 82-year-old Christopher Plummer becomes the oldest winner ever as best supporting actor for Beginners.
See who dazzled in style on the red carpet at the biggest awards ceremony of the year: the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Michelle Williams arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Milla Jovovich arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Cameron Diaz arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Meryl Streep arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Nominee Viola Davis arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Judy Greer arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Ellie Kemper arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Stacy Keibler arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Actress and presenter Penelope Cruz arrives at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Angelina Jolie poses on the red carpet at the 84th Academy Awards.

Photo: Actress Sandra Bullock poses at the 84th Academy Awards.

Cameron Diaz (R) and Jennifer Lopez walk on stage as they present awards at the 84th Academy Awards.

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Alana Seebarran of Guyana Wins Miss India Worldwide 2012 (Photos)

Alana Seebarran, representing Guyana, was crowned the Miss India Worldwide 2012, Saturday evening at the KKF Ballroom in Paramaribo Suriname, She also won the title of Best talent. Her prize includes US$7,000.

Kuwait was 1st runner-up and Australia 2nd runner-up.

Of the five finalists Seebaran earned the most points in the round of questions. She also appeared to have scored high during the talent round one day earlier. Seebaran also performed a combination of Indian folk and Bollywood acts.

Miss India Suriname Varsha Ramrattan was among the top five. First runner up is Anvita Sudarshan (Kuwait) and second runner up Olivia Rose (Australia).

The audience responded quite happily at the outcome.  About 40 Guyanese traveled with Seebaran from Guyana to Suriname.

According to her Facebook page, Alana Seebarran is an accomplished dancer, performing for many years in the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha's Naya Zamana dance show. She attended Mae's Primary School, School of the Nations, and presently York University in Toronto, Canada pursuing a degree in Marketing.

Sponsor of the contest, Dilip Sardjoe, who is also the publisher of the Times of Suriname, printed 1,000 copies of a special edition about the pageant.

Alana has been an active participant of the York University's South Asian Alliance dance troupe, helping them place 2nd out of 16 universities in Canada. She teaches classical and Bollywood style dancing to young girls in Toronto and she is also a teacher at the Redeemer Lutheran Church during Vacation Bible School.

Contestant Alana Seebarran of Guyana is crowned as the new Miss India Worldwide 2012 by her predecessor Ankita Ghazan from Australia in the 23rd edition of the pageant, next to contestant Varsha Ramrattan ofSuriname (L), in Paramaribo February 26, 2012.  

Miss India Worldwide 2012 Alana Seebarran of Guyana (C) poses with runner-up Anvita Sudarshan of Kuwait (R) and second runner-up Olivia Rose of Australia, after the judging of the 23rd edition of the pageant in Paramaribo February 26, 2012.

Contestant Seebarran of Guyana is applauded after being crowned Miss India Worldwide 2012 in Paramaribo

Miss India Worldwide contestant Karim of India performs in talent portion of pageant in Paramaribo

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Striking Images: Ants making a journey across a water

This set of striking images show the difficulties faced by a group tiny ants who are making a journey across a small stretch of water.  The river reflects their bright orange bodies in a stunning mirror image as they make their way from one stone to another.

In one photo the first pioneering ant stretches out almost his entire body length to reach the other side. Another shot shows one rescuing his friend from a watery grave.  A third shot shows an ant as he appears to be peacefully taking a drink from the river.

Photo: The three ants after making it to the other side

Image: Stretch! An ant reaches out for the other side

Picture: An ant helps his friend across

Image: One of the ants stops to take a drink water.

Photographer Vincentius Ferdinand, 39, captured these amazing pictures the insects in Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia, in December.  'These pictures were taken near to where I live,' he said.  'I have always been interested in ants because I find their behaviour so fascinating.

The way they can all work together to produce a force for the good of the colony is inspiring.  'I started photographing them back in 2009. I enjoy macro photography and these snaps are among my favourite because the colours are so interesting. 'I think the orange of ant looks stunning against the grey and green background.

'I also like the way the picture is reflected in the water below. I think this certainly adds a different dimension and I always find that I feel more tranquil when I look at the images. Ants have colonised almost every landmass on Earth.

The only places lacking indigenous ants are Antarctica and a few remote or inhospitable islands. Their success in so many environments has been attributed to their social organisation and their ability to modify habitats, tap resources, and defend themselves.

@ By Damien Gayle

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