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Prince Harry Takes Over National Geographic's Instagram

World News | ANI | Tuesday October 1, 2019

Prince Harry took his social media skills to a new level by guest editing National Geographic's Instagram account.

Chandrayaan-2 Moon Landing: India Time, How to Watch Live Stream Video by ISRO

Akhil Arora | Friday September 6, 2019

As Chandrayaan-2 attempts its Moon landing after midnight on Friday in India, here’s how you can watch the Vikram lander make its descent live online on ISRO, Doordarshan, Hotstar, National Geographic, and Star Plus.

Karnataka Teens Win Google Award For Developing Eco-Friendly Rubber

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2019

Karnataka teenagers Aman KA and AU Nachiketha Kumar have developed an eco-friendly and cost-effective process of coagulating rubber using "bimbli" extract, a feat that has bagged them the National Geographic Explorer Award by Google.

Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsay Under Fire For Killing Goat On TV

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has sparked outrage by shooting a goat for his National Geographic TV show, 'Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted'.

Live Show On Soft Landing Of Chandrayaan-2 Rover Planned From ISRO

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 24, 2019

With the Chandrayaan-2 rover expected to soft land on the lunar surface in September, a live show from ISRO has been planned on the D-Day by the National Geographic, the network said today.

World's Highest Operating Weather Stations Installed On Mount Everest

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 14, 2019

The National Geographic Society has announced the successful installation of the world's highest operating weather stations on Mount Everest to provide researchers, climbers, and the public with near real-time information about mountain conditions, the media reported.

National Geographic's Film On Polls To Tell "Story Of Democracy"

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 21, 2019

National Geographic has shot the film over the last few months capturing the high-octane drama during campaigning period and crucial moments in parties' war rooms, and also shines a light on the role of social media in the just-concluded polls.

Documentary On Voyage Of All-Women INSV Tarini Crew To Make TV Debut

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 20, 2019

The documentary on all-women INSV Tarini crew will premiere on National Geographic on March 8.

IIM Shillong To Screen APJ Abdul Kalam's Biopic On His Birth Anniversary

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 14, 2018

IIM-Shillong will host the screening of a National Geographic film on former president APJ Abdul Kalam tomorrow, on the occasion of his 87th birth anniversary, officials said on Sunday.

Netflix, Amazon Have Reason To Worry As Disney, Fox Join Forces

World News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Saturday July 28, 2018

As screens start to become smaller, acquisitions of giant media conglomerates seem to be getting bigger. Not only is Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox going to poise it better to compete with streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon, it will also add to its kitty, a bouquet of high-profile TV and film properties.

World's Biggest Child Sacrifice Was Performed Here 500 Years Ago. Ruins Found

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 27, 2018

Archaeologists in Peru have found evidence of the biggest-ever sacrifice of children, uncovering the remains of more than 140 youngsters who were slain alongside 200 llamas as part of a ritual offering some 550 years ago, National Geographic announced on Thursday.

She Bought Her First Lottery Ticket On Her 18th Birthday. Now She's Set For Life

World News | Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post | Thursday March 29, 2018

On her 18th birthday earlier this month, the Canadian teenager bought a bottle of sparkling wine and a $4 scratch lottery ticket at a nearby convenience store in Quebec - and, just like that, her future was off to a very nice start.

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds, Loving Vincent, and More – The Weekend Chill

Akhil Arora | Friday November 10, 2017

An expansion to a beautiful game, a fully-painted animated film, and other things to enjoy this weekend.

Mystery Fish 'Walking' On The Seafloor Puzzles Scientists. Watch Video

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Wednesday June 7, 2017

The video, shot by diver Emeric Benhalassa off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, shows a fish that appears to be walking across the seafloor on a pair of legs.

Indian-American Student Wins National Geographic Bee Contest

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 18, 2017

Pranay Varada, the 14-year-old Indian-American student, has won the prestigious USD 50,000 National Geographic Bee competition.