National Geographic

DNA: Global warming changes cycle of seasons?

Summer lockdown takes place in the month of May. But, people's faces have blossomed due to unseasonal rains. Monsoon does not come in these days in the state of North India. Scientists have told this the reason for Western Disturbance.

May 04, 2023, 00:02 AM IST

Indian-Origin Karthik Subramaniam Wins National Geographic's 'Pictures of the Year' Contest, See Other Top Entries

California-based software engineer, Karthik has started capturing wild images as a hobby in 2020. His ‘Dance of the Eagles’ picture will feature on the cover page of National Geographic's May edition. Official entry - 

Feb 19, 2023, 14:23 PM IST

National Geographic's green-eyed ‘Afghan Girl’, Sharbat Gula, finds refuge in Italy

"Afghan Girl" Sharbat Gula's startling green eyes, peering out from a headscarf with a mixture of ferocity and pain, made her known internationally. 

Nov 26, 2021, 09:10 AM IST

Exclusive: Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna floored by Nawazuddin Siddiqui's craft, says 'he can play me on-screen' in biopic

A Chef's Journey: The Story of Vikas Khanna’ will be premiering on National Geographic India on August 15, 2021.

Aug 14, 2021, 16:20 PM IST

Angelina Jolie's shocking photoshoot with 'bees for 18 mins' breaks internet - Watch viral video

Actress Angelina Jolie took this bold step to pose with bees to promote her initiative for World Bee Day on Thursday (May 20).

May 21, 2021, 16:03 PM IST

National Geographic charts out 50 years of Earth Day, highlights milestones

The infographic was unveiled on its social media platforms on Tuesday.

Apr 22, 2020, 08:41 AM IST

Mysterious waves rippled around the world for 20 minutes, baffle scientists

No earthquake took place at the time in regions the seismic activity was recorded. So what's the cause behind it? Meteorite activity? Ancient underwater monster? A submarine volcano? Nuclear test? 

Nov 30, 2018, 10:36 AM IST

Gorilla Koko who mastered sign language dies

Koko the gorilla, who appeared on National Geographic magazine cover, could chat, tease and even argue with scientists using more than 1,000 hand signs, has died in California at the age of 46.

Jun 22, 2018, 11:44 AM IST

This heart-wrenching video of starving polar bear will make you teary-eyed - Watch

The video shows a bony, emaciated polar bear trying to cling on to his life as he hunts for a morsel of food. 

Dec 09, 2017, 17:46 PM IST

WATCH: Man saves rabbit from running into California wildfire

At a time when California is reeling under massive wildfires, a man was caught on camera trying to rescue a traumatized rabbit that seemingly lost its way.

Dec 08, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

Rare Amazonian monkey sees the light of dawn for first time in 80 years!

 The Vanzolini bald-faced saki has shaggy black hair and distinctive golden legs.  

Aug 27, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

Indian-Americans unhappy with California school textbooks

Indian-Americans have expressed anguish over the negative portrayal of Hinduism and India.

May 20, 2017, 10:53 AM IST

Existence of mysterious ocean blob confirmed; scientists spot one for first time in a century!

The creaure is about three and a half inches long.

Dec 07, 2016, 21:16 PM IST

Kabul welcomes back National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl'

The image became a symbol of Afghanistan`s suffering during the 1980s Soviet occupation and U.S.-backed mujahadeen insurgency against it.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

Pakistan not to deport National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl'

Pakistan will not deport Sharbat Gula, National Geographic's iconic green-eyed 'Afghan Girl', for using fake ID cards to stay in this city, a media report today quoted an official as saying.

Nov 06, 2016, 12:01 PM IST

Pakistan to deport National Geographic green-eyed `Afghan girl`

An Afghan woman immortalised on a National Geographic cover will be sent back to the war-torn homeland she first fled decades ago, after a Pakistani court ordered Friday that she be deported.

Nov 04, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

Pakistan court rejects bail plea of National Geographic's 'Afghan girl'

The haunting photo of a green-eyed, Afghan girl named Sharbat Gula was one of National Geographic magazine's most famous covers. 

Nov 02, 2016, 14:42 PM IST

National Geographic's famed ''Afghan Girl'' arrested in Pakistan

National Geographic`s famed `Afghan Girl` Sharbat Bibi was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday in Pakistan`s Peshawar city, authorities said.

Oct 26, 2016, 14:10 PM IST

National Geographic's famed ''Afghan Girl'' arrested in Pakistan for forgery

Sharbat Bibi became famously known as the `Afghan Girl` when National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry captured her photograph in 1984.

Oct 26, 2016, 13:44 PM IST

London zoo shares its excitement; welcomes first baby aye-aye lemur! - Watch video

The ZSL London zoo has welcomed the baby aye-aye just in time for Halloween.

Oct 23, 2016, 21:32 PM IST