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Get ready to see the future in a whole new light. RT or Like this tweet to get a personalized reminder for the premiere of #MARS season 2 and find out why #TheFutureIsRed.
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#Mars is the next logical destination for humans.” Do you agree? Comment yes or no using #TheFutureIsRed below and a few lucky winners will be gratified! #ContestAlert
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Was it inherited at birth or did it take flight in one of his.countless dreams? Vote below to tell us what you think; was APJ Abdul Kalam #BornGreatOrMade? #MegaIcons.
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Adrenaline comes in all forms and we will go anywhere to get a dose. What’s your dream adventure? #EveryQuestionTakesYouFurther #NatGeoAdventure.
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The great unknown, the final frontier, space. Fascinating mysteries hide on every celestial object, and learning more will be the key to unlocking our future. Which celestial event interests you the most?.#NatGeoStarstruck #EveryQuestionTakesYouFurther.
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Planet or Plastic? It’s time to #ChooseThePlanet. Tweet to tell us which single-use plastic item you plan to give up. Spread the word and help us contribute towards a plastic-free future. Take the pledge here:
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Has @imVKohli mapped his own success, or was he born great? Vote below to tell us what you think! #BornGreatOrMade #MegaIcons.
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"It’s great to see a brand like National Geographic capturing the enormity of this exercise & showcasing this challenging journey to the viewers with an unbiased eye."@TheStatesmanLtd talks about the upcoming documentary on #IndianElections2019. Read more:
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The world saw an Indian winning an Oscar, but for @arrahman, it was about the journey. The difference is all in the perspective. This is his story like it’s never been told before. Watch Mega Icons on 4th October, Sunday 7 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #MegaIcons
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The shining glory of ancient architecture!. Pictured here is the famous stone chariot of Hampi.
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"National Geographic is excited to tell a story of democracy that is relevant to the world over" @GayatriPYadav, President & Head-Consumer Strategy & Innovation Star India talks about the upcoming #IndianElections2019 documentary. Read more @MediavataarIND
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Guess who speaks Kannada now?!.ಈಗ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾರು ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ ಎಂದು ಗೆಸ್ ಮಾಡಿ ? #NatGeoNamaskara.
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A chronicle of the world's largest democratic exercise, captured through National Geographic's lens, coming soon. #IndianElections2019 . Read more on @ITVNewz:
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A showcase of one of the most crucial elections in the world is coming soon. Read more: @ndtvindia #IndianElections2019.
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Was every piece designed to fall perfectly into place or did.@ikamalhaasan craft the symmetry he has always sought? Vote below to tell us what you think; was he born great, or made? #MegaIcons #BornGreatOrMade.
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When 2,300 construction professionals get together to put in 20 hours of relentless hard work everyday for 15 months, you get to witness the construction of an architectural wonder. 'Superstructures Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela’, 25th Mar, at 7PM, on National Geographic.
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Unmatched symmetry!. Featured here is the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 🛕. #DidYouKnow: Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple has over 640 inscriptions, providing valuable historical insights spanning over a thousand years.
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Representing a new generation of revolutionaries, @thekiranbedi never shied away from challenging the status quo and shattering the stereotypes that tried to hold her back. Vote below to tell us if you think she was #BornGreatOrMade! #MegaIcons.
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Tonight, while half the world is asleep, India will be making history. Where will you be as #IndiaMakesHistory? Watch the live broadcast on #Chandrayaan2Live, tonight at 11:30 PM, on #NatGeoIndia, @hotstartweets, @StarPlus & @StarBharat @ISRO.Powered by @BYJUS & @UltraTechCement
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Featured here is a glimpse of the lively Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad. #Repost from Instagram | Prudhvi Chowdary 📸. Want to get featured? Upload your pictures and tag us using @natgeoindia and #natgeoindia on Instagram.
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Beyond the horizon & towards the moon! Just a few hours to go for #Chandrayaan2Live. Where will you be, when #IndiaMakesHistory? #Chandrayaan2.Watch tonight on National Geographic & @hotstartweets at 11:30 PM. @StarPlus @StarBharat @isro .Powered by @BYJUS & @UltraTechCement
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The difference between having a dream and achieving it is all in the perspective. This is @deepikapadukone's story like it’s never been told before. An all-new season of Mega Icons premieres 20th September, Sunday 7 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #MegaIcons
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One couple’s determination transformed a barren land into a dense forest. Witness the powerful story of Poonam and @adityadickysin, who are on a mission to revive the lands of Ranthambore to its previous glory. #OneForChange #EarthDay #NatGeoIndia
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A nation's flag is more than a symbol of freedom. Every single colour on our flag has a deeper meaning. Watch @akshaykumar talk about the significance of our tricolour in Tiranga. Premieres 15th August at 8 PM on National Geographic. #Tiranga #IndependenceDay #NatGeoIndia
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The difference between a good actor and a great one is simple: It’s just in the perspective. This is @deepikapadukone's story like it’s never been told before. An all-new season of Mega Icons premieres 20th September, Sunday 7 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #MegaIcons
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With the help of @iamsrk, @priyankachopra and more, @GlblCtzn and @WHO are coming together for One World: #TogetherAtHome to support the workers fighting on the frontlines to slow the spread of #COVID19. Tune in to National Geographic on 19 April, 5:30 AM and 8 PM. #UnitedByHope
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Pune is one of India’s smartest cities with 1320 CCTV cameras, 30 flood sensors, 136 distress calling systems and many more smart elements. Tune into The Next Frontier: India’s Smart Cities, premieres 15th August, 6 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #SpiritOfIndia
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In a few hours, an Indian spacecraft will create history. Are you watching live as #IndiaMakesHistory #Chandrayaan2Live.
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#Chandrayaan2 expected to land at 01:53am IST. Tune in now to watch as #IndiaMakesHistory.
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Every picture tells a story and this click is the perfect definition of it!. "Green Tunnel of Pulwama Kashmir." - Shahid Mushtaq, Srinagar. @ShahidInam35. Want to get featured? Upload your pictures and tag us using @natgeoindia & #natgeoindia on Instagram.
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Nobel prize winner, Elizabeth Blackburn discovered that a vegan diet turns on genes that help in preventing cancer. #WorldVeganDay
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“Success you can manage, but how do you manage the failure?” What does it take to become an icon that an entire nation can look up to? Don’t miss the story of @imvkohli on the premiere of #MegaIcons, tonight at 9 PM!
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Feel proud to be Indian? Share your messages of support for the ones who have kept our sovereignty safe through countless sacrifices. Watch Border Security Force: India’s First Line of Defence, Saturday 6 PM, only on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #SpiritOfIndia
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Partner Content for @CMO_Odisha | When India was hit by the second wave of COVID-19, the Odisha government took on a massive mission to supply medical oxygen and save lives. Watch how all forces and departments joined hands to fight the crisis together.
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ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಜಿಯಾಗ್ರಫಿಕ್ಗೆ ಟ್ಯೂನ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ನೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನಗಳನ್ನು ನಿಮ್ಮ.ಆದ್ಯತೆಯ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿ. ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಜಿಯಾಗ್ರಫಿಕ್ ಈಗ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯ .#NatGeoNamaskara.
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What separates ordinary from the extraordinary? It’s all in the perspective. This is @deepikapadukone's story like it’s never been told before. An all-new season of Mega Icons premieres 20th September, Sunday 7 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #MegaIcons
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Unravel the making & inauguration of one of the World’s largest Hockey stadiums in the world, in the heart of Odisha. Watch ‘Superstructures: Birsa Munda – International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela’, coming soon on National Geographic. #partnercontent with @sports_odisha
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Experience the same edge-of-the-seat excitement, now in your language. National Geographic is now available in Kannada. #NatGeoNamaskara.ಈಗ ಆಶ್ಚರ್ಯಕಾರಿ ವಿಷಯಗಳನ್ನು ನೀವು ನಿಮ್ಮ ನೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಡಬಹುದು.ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಜಿಯಾಗ್ರಫಿಕ್ ಈಗ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಿದೆ
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Catch the exclusive premiere of Art of Living’s Annapurna Megakitchen, premieres 31 Dec, 8pm on Nat Geo. Re-telecast on 1 Jan at 2pm & 9pm.
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This #InternationalWomensDay, get inspired by the stories of young lady cadets from the Officers Training Academy on Women of Honour: Destination Army, premieres 8th March at 9 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #WomensDay.@CitroenIndia #CitroenInIndia
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Pictured here is an exquisite tiger. #InternationalTigerDay. #DidYouKnow: Tigers are the world’s largest wild cats! Weighing up to 363 kg and measuring up to 3.3 meters, this animal does truly belong to the Big Cat family. #Repost from Instagram | Camilla Malvestiti 📸
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Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved. — @JaneGoodallInst #Elephant #Kerala
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Tune in to National Geographic and enjoy watching your favourite shows in your preferred language. National Geographic is now available in Kannada. #NatGeoNamaskara
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Only 1 hour to go for the show. #Chandrayaan2! Where will you be, when #IndiaMakesHistory?.Watch #Chandrayaan2Live tonight at 11:30 PM, on #NatGeoIndia, @hotstartweets, @StarPlus & @StarBharat @isro.Powered by @BYJUS & @UltraTechCement.Tune In:
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It’s time to take a look into the life and journey of the eternal seeker. Tune in on Monday at 9 PM to witness the story of @ikamalhaasan on #MegaIcons and find out if he was #BornGreatOrMade!.Presented by @FordIndia Powered by @IndiaHaier & @absolutvodka Partner @RedFMIndia
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This International Women’s Day, meet the young ladies of the Officers Training Academy on Women of Honour: Destination Army, Premieres March 8, Monday 9 PM, on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #WomensDay.@CitroenIndia #CitroenInIndia
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Pictured here is an Indian Paradise Flycatcher. #DidYouKnow: While Indian paradise flycatchers usually sally after their prey and catch them mid-air, on certain occasions these birds carry their prey to the ground in order to feed on them. #Repost from Instagram | Suman Das 📸
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We're now tremendously close to #Chandrayaan2's landing! Will you be watching tomorrow, as #IndiaMakesHistory? #Chandrayaan2Live #NatGeoIndia.Tune in tomorrow at 11:30 PM on National Geographic & @hotstartweets. @StarPlus @StarBharat @isro .Powered by @BYJUS & @UltraTechCement
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A sacred temple that seems peacefully afloat! 🛕. Pictured here is Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. #DidYouKnow: This incredible temple pond was created in 17th century during the reign of King Thirumalai Nayak. #Repost from Instagram | Savad 📸
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What’s the difference between a star and a superstar? Perspective. This is @deepikapadukone's story like it’s never been told before. An all-new season of Mega Icons premieres 20th September, Sunday 7 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #MegaIcons
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Watch the incredible story of courage, determination & a race against time as Odisha faces the strongest tropical cyclone to strike it since 1999. Tune in to Mega Cyclone Fani, Premiering 27th September at 9 PM on National Geographic. #OdishaFightsFani @CMO_Odisha @Naveen_Odisha
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The stage is all set to celebrate the women who make India powerful & proud. National Geographic is hosting a special screening of Women of Honour: Destination Army for the officials of the Indian Army. #NatGeoIndia .@CitroenIndia #CitroenInIndia
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This #InternationalWomensDay, celebrate the power and determination of women with #Tarini. The ‘Serendipitous Six’ are the first ever all women Indian navy crew to circumnavigate the world!.#GirlsWhoSailed Premieres 8th March, 9 PM @indiannavy
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Pictured here is a stunning tiger. 🐅. #DidYouKnow: All over the world today, one can find tigers of five subspecies - the Bengal tiger, Sumatran tiger, Siberian tiger, South China tiger, and Indochinese tiger. #Repost from Instagram | Manish Sharma 📸
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Here's to the strong women, here's to the magic they create everyday! Wishing you a Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Inspire yourself and others with the #GirlsWhoSailed: #Tarini premieres tonight at 9PM!.@indiannavy @IAF_MCC @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @nsitharaman
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Embracing their unwavering relevance through the ages! 🦁. Pictured here is a mother with her cubs, in Masai Mara, Kenya. #WorldLionDay. #Repost from Instagram | Harman Singh Heer 📸
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Narrated by Dev Patel, shot over seasons and 1 year, this is our country from a never seen before aerial perspective. Watch India From Above, premieres 14th & 15th August at 10 PM on National Geographic. #IndiaFromAbove #NatGeoIndia #SpiritOfIndia
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Pictured here is a mother tiger sharing a beautiful bond with her sub-adult cub. #InternationalTigerDay. #DidYouKnow: Tiger stripes are like fingerprints. No two are alike, and they can be used to track and identify individual tigers!. #Repost from Instagram | Varun Thakkar 📸
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There’s a new challenger who plans to claim the Kabini forest of India as his own kingdom. Meet Saya, the new king of the jungle. Watch him rise to power on The Real Black Panther, tonight at 9, on Nat Geo Wild. #NatGeoWild #RealisHere
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A method actor, @ikamalhaasan lived the lives of the characters he was playing on-screen to achieve perfection. Watch his journey on #MegaIcons, Monday at 9 PM. #BornGreatOrMade
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10-year old me, going to school on my birthday. 🎂 👗.Pictured here is a Himalayan Monal. #Reposted from Instagram | Bibhas Deb 📸.Want to get featured? Upload your pictures on Instagram and tag us using @natgeoindia and #natgeoindia.
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A feast for the eyes!. Featured here is a top view of the Akshardham temple, New Delhi. 🛕. #DidYouKnow: It only took 5 years to build a temple that has been heralded by the Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple.
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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is not just a scheme but a phenomenal transformation of millions of lives in #India. Follow the challenging journey of the @PMUjjwalaYojana documented in “Winds of Change”. To be broadcasted on @NatGeoIndia, 13 May at 10 am .@PetroleumMin @UN @WHO
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Me carrying my brother home after his football match! ⚽. Pictured here are two baby elephants. 🐘. #DidYouKnow: The African elephant babies are born after a really long pregnancy of 22 months!. #Repost from Instagram | Charaka Jayaratne 📸
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This #IndependenceDay, watch the unravelling of an #UntoldStory like no other, through a voice that needs no introduction. Join us on 15th August at 9 PM, as the iconic voice of @SrBachchan takes us on a journey through the rich history and heritage of #ThePresidentsBodyguard!
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When someone asks you to smile more. Pictured here is a red panda. #Repost from @Mano_Wildlife .#natgeoindia
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Hello, stalker! 🪟. Pictured here is a langur sitting inside the bark of a tree. 🐒. #Repost from Instagram | Aman Wilson 📸
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Congratulating our heroes from @ISRO on the #Chandrayaan2 launch from Andhra Pradesh! It’s the world’s first mission to the moon’s south polar region, a region where no one has been before! #GSMLVMkIII #ISRO.Know more about Chandrayaan2 in an upcoming #NatGeoStarstruck special.
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When they challenge your fighting skills! ⚔. Pictured here is a blue-tailed bee eater. #DidYouKnow: Blue-tailed bee eaters are migratory birds with large range spread over most of South and Southeast Asia including India. #Repost from Instagram | Sanjay Sen 📸
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A star like no other, who earned her stardom with hard work and determination. Can you guess who is coming on the all-new season of Mega Icons? #NatGeoIndia #MegaIcons
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Perfect reflection of a parent’s love and care! 💕 🐘.#Reposted from Instagram | Raj Krishnani 📸.Want to get featured? Upload your pictures on Instagram and tag us using @natgeoindia and #natgeoindia.
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. @imVkohli 's tattoos are not just ink, but stories in themselves. Every time you see one in the ad during today's #INDvsPAK match, tweet, using #MegaIcons to win! #ContestAlert (T&Cs:
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Are geniuses born great or made? Stay tuned to our pages to discover the secrets behind the greatness of some of the most iconic minds of India. #MegaIcons with @imVkohli, @ikamalhaasan, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, His Holiness, the @DalaiLama and @thekiranbedi. Hosted by @ActorMadhavan
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This solar project in Andhra Pradesh is the very definition of innovation, or వినూత్న, generating enough electricity in a day to power 3,000 average households. The Next Frontier: India’s Smart Cities premieres 15th August, 6 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #SpiritOfIndia
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POV: Your bicep workout is on-point! 💪. Pictured here is a stunning tiger. 🐅. #Repost from Instagram | Narayan Malu 📸. Want to get featured? Upload your pictures and tag us using @natgeoindia and #natgeoindia on Instagram.
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What makes an icon? It’s all in the difference in perspective. Dive into an all-new season of Mega Icons, premieres 20th September, every Sunday at 7 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #MegaIcons
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Pictured here is a leafbird. #DidYouKnow: Often aggressive towards other birds, Leafbirds perform great mimicry!. #Repost from Instagram | Siva A N 📸. Want to get featured? Upload your pictures & tag us using @natgeoindia & #natgeoindia on Instagram.
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A masterpiece in stone!. Pictured here is the beautiful Tiruvannamalai Temple in Tamil Nadu.
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When they go on a trip without you. 🛫. Pictured here is a nyala. #Repost from Instagram | Sachin Rai 📸. Want to get featured? Upload your pictures and tag us using @natgeoindia and #natgeoindia on Instagram.
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You and your best friend meeting after ages! 🫂. Pictured here are two peafowl engaging in a duel. #DidYouKnow: It takes approximately 28 days for a peahen’s egg to hatch. #Repost from Instagram | Sudhir Shivaram 📸
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Can you answer the question without some Google peeking? Write your answer in the comment section below and get an opportunity to win exciting National Geographic merchandise. #NatGeoSuperfactories #ContestAlert #OppoIndia.T&Cs Apply:
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Embark on a journey to uncover the successes & hurdles behind constructing the 2.5 million sqft marvel, featuring a distinctive forest belt & architectural marvels. Watch "Superstructures - The Making of Terminal 2 Kempegowda International Airport BLR" today at 7 PM @BLRAirport
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Those qualities define him; and everything he has achieved is because of his unwavering dedication towards, and love for, cricket. Hear the story of @imVkohli in his own words on #MegaIcons, this Monday at 9 PM.
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Featured here is an Asian elephant at the Kabini Forest Reserve in Karnataka. #WorldElephantDay. #Repost from Instagram | Zhayynn James 📸. Want to get featured? Upload your pictures & reels and tag us using @natgeoindia and #natgeoindia on Instagram.
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Congratulating @ISRO on their amazing efforts with the #Chandrayaan2! The #VikramLander has been found on the surface of the moon by the orbiter, however, efforts are still being made to re-establish communication with it. #VikramLanderFound #WeSaluteISRO #IndiaWithISRO.
#VikramLander has been located by the orbiter of #Chandrayaan2, but no communication with it yet. All possible efforts are being made to establish communication with lander. #ISRO.
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Unlike the tennis court, nature doesn't play by the rules. One of the greatest athletes ever, Roger Federer takes on tough terrains, frozen landscapes, & harsh weather in Sunday Thrills with Bear Grylls. Sundays at 7 PM, on National Geographic. #NatGeoAdventure
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A U.N. report stated that 1 million species may be pushed to extinction in the next few years by human activities. Know more about the report here: #AssamFire #BaghjanFire #SaveBaghjan
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The security forces must stay a step ahead to manage a mammoth exercise such as the world’s largest democratic elections. Know more about them on The Great Indian Election, premiering on 15th August, #IndependenceDay #HeroesOfDemocracy #TheGreatIndianElection #NatGeoIndia
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Me: I don’t like getting clicked. Also me: 📸. #Reposted from Instagram | Arvind Ramamurthy 📸.Want to get featured on @natgeoindia? Want to show the world the captures that moved you? Visit the link in bio and submit your entries now. #NatGeoYourLens #YourLens
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Me trying to figure out what's cooking for dinner. 🍳. Pictured here is a tiger resting. #Repost from @MonaPatelT 📸.#natgeoindia
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If capturing a masterpiece needed definition, this is it. See what moved us →. #1 "In heavy snowfall, a boatman continues his daily work. Dal Lake Srinagar." - Idrees Abbas, Srinagar.
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Join us in exploring the triumphs & challenges of building a 2.5 Mn sqft marvel with a unique forest belt and architectural wonders. Watch "Superstructures - The Making of Terminal 2 Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru" on Dec 21 @ 7PM, on National Geographic. @BLRAirport
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Pillars of Creation. The astronomical image shows stars forming in the Eagle Nebula. The tallest pillar is 4 light years high. #NASA1958
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#PLOGGING is Jogging + Picking Plastic. Use the @DebrisTracker app to track the collected plastic. Tag us with your collection and get a chance to feature in our tweets. #PloggingRun.#ChooseThePlanet . Start plogging now:
Plogging at a beach in Mamallapuram this morning. It lasted for over 30 minutes. Also handed over my ‘collection’ to Jeyaraj, who is a part of the hotel staff. Let us ensure our public places are clean and tidy! . Let us also ensure we remain fit and healthy.
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