National Geographic

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.

Didn't Expect Pakistan To Behave So Harshly: National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl'

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday February 3, 2017

Expressing disappointment at the way she was treated in Pakistan, NatGeo's famed "Afghan Girl" Sharbat Gula, said she was taken aback by the treatment meted out to her by Islamabad.

These Spectacular Pics Are The Winners Of NatGeo's Photo Contest

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Wednesday December 14, 2016

National Geographic recently declared the winners for their 'Nature Photographer of the Year' contest and the pictures are beyond stunning. The big winner this year is a picture titled 'Sardine Run' and has been captured by G Lecoeur.

Facebook Live 360 Videos Launched; to Be Available for All Pages and Profiles in 2017

Ketan Pratap | Tuesday December 13, 2016

The Facebook Live 360 videos will be available to all users and pages in 2017.

6th New Delhi Comic Con Brings Popular International Comic Creators

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 9, 2016

The sixth edition of the Delhi Comic Con is all set to bring to town popular international comic creators along with leading pop culture artists from across the country.

Photo Taken By Mangalyaan Lands National Geographic Cover

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Saturday November 19, 2016

Just days after finding place on the Rs 2,000 currency note, there's another high for India's Mangalyaan that completed three years in orbit this week.