The photograph, entitled Afghan Girl, appeared on the June 1985 cover of National Geographic. The image of her face, with a red scarf draped loosely over her head and her eyes staring directly into the camera, was named "the most recognized photograph" in the magazine's history, and the cover is one of National Geographic's best known. [ 12 ]

Jun 1, 2022 · In 2020, she became the first Indian woman to win at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards, London for her image of fireflies titled ''Lights of Passion.'' She is also a Canon EOS Influencer, Decathlon Ambassador, World Animal Protection Influencer, Jackson Wild Summit Fellow and a Girls Who Click Ambassador.

Dec 7, 2018 · Learn why the death of American missionary could put this indigenous tribe's survival at risk. Among the anthropologists was the team’s only woman, Madhumala Chattopadhyay.

Add to them the ancient women who walked out of Africa, who crossed the Bering Strait, who sailed to the unseen, unknown islands of the remote Pacific. Paul is often described as a trailblazer. The women on the Out of Eden Walk are also charting new paths, making a way for those who’ll come next.

May 11, 2018 · At the age of just four months, she was dropped at the gates of the Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission, a large orphanage in the north of India, not far from the Nepal border. Her parents and extended family are unknown to this day.

Sep 24, 2020 · South Asian women have draped themselves in colorful silks and cottons for eons. The ways they’re made and worn are dazzling and diverse. The word “sari” means “strip of cloth” in Sanskrit.

1 day ago · From the vibrant crochet work of Narasapur, where generations of women have woven intricate designs with delicate threads, to the golden richness of Ramban honey, explore the GI-tagged treasures that define India’s heritage. Uncover the artistry, tradition, and untold stories on Roots: Tracing Origins, only on National Geographic.

Oct 19, 2015 · In 1895, photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis met a subject who would change his life and who would forever alter the way we see American Indians. Her name was Princess Angeline, and she was...

Oct 22, 2023 · Started by a team of 21 women, Lijjat papad, spearheaded by Jaswanti Ben, has now become a household name in India for several decades. Witness the story of Lijjat papad on India’s Mega...

See Kalpana Chawla's inspirational story like never before. Tune in to Mega Icons on 11th October, Sunday 7 PM on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #MegaIcons. The world saw her as the first Indian woman in space, but she always saw herself as a citizen of the Solar System. The difference is perspective. See...