Before writing in to us with your queries, please go through the document below
- in all probability you will get answers to your questions immediately by
reading on.
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The National Geographic Society's
website is at www.nationalgeographic.com. How is that different from this site
and what is your website about? Aren't you National Geographic?
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You are currently visiting the website of the National
Geographic Channel, Asia, which is one of the media vehicles of the National
Geographic Society. This website provides information directly related to
National Geographic Channel, Asia, such as its program schedule and highlights,
special series, events and activities, etc.
www.nationalgeographic.com
is the website of the National Geographic Society, headquartered in Washington
D.C. It provides information about the entire Society and its various media
vehicles including magazines, books, maps, videos, CD ROMs, DVDs and
television. Through this web site, you can access the English language edition
of the
National Geographic Magazine, the
National Geographic Store etc. Information on local availablility of
the Magazine, including local language editions is available on our
Magazine subscription page.
More information about the Channel and Society is available
here.
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How is the Channel related to the
National Geographic Society?
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In the last 117 years, the National Geographic Society
has developed many media vehicles to expand mankind's understanding of the
world and to further its mission to "increase and diffuse geographic
knowledge."
In order to expand its reach and further its mission rapidly, the Society
entered into a strategic partnership with News Corp, one of the largest media
houses in the world, to give birth to National Geographic Channels
International (NGCI). Formed in September 1997, NGCI runs the National
Geographic Channel, which is emerging as the Society's fastest growing media.
The channel is available through cable and satellite on a 24-hour basis and can
now be seen by over 260 million households in 27 languages and in 160 countries
around the world. NGCI has different websites catering to the local needs of
their subscribers across the globe.
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If
this is the National Geographic Channel, what is National Geographic
Television?
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National
Geographic Television (NGT) is the television production arm of the National
Geographic Society and the core supplier of programs to the National Geographic
Channel. For the last 40 years, NGT has set the parameters for the highest
standards in documentary productions with its compelling storytelling and
spectacular images. It has won over 1000 awards including an unprecedented
124 Emmy awards.
The National Geographic Channel showcases award-winning NGT productions through
its 24-hour cable and satellite platform every day. You can see what's on-air
today by visiting our daily online
schedules.
For further enquiries about NGT, you can correspond by e-mail at . However, for
production related queries specific to the National
inquiries-ngt@nationalgeographic.com Geographic Channel, please contact
programming@ngcasia.com
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I
want to join the National Geographic Society - what is the procedure to do so?
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Subscription to
the National Geographic Magazine automatically makes you a member of the
National Geographic Society. For subscription information, please visit our
Magazine subscription page. |
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How
can I get the National Geographic Magazine in my country?
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Information on
subscribing to the National Geographic Magazine is available on the
Magazine subscription page. |
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Is
the National Geographic Magazine available only in English?
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The National
Geographic Magazine is published in several languages around the world. You can
check the availability of various Asian language editions and get subscription
details on our Magazine subscription
page. |
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I
want to see an article which appeared in a past issue of the National
Geographic Magazine via the web. Where can I go?
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The National
Geographic Magazine went online in July 1996. All issues of the magazine since
then can be previewed online at
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/archives.html
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I
want to buy the CD-ROM collection of the National Geographic Magazine. Where is
it available?
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"The Complete
National Geographic: 111 Years" and others are available on CD-ROM from the
online National Geographic Store at
http://shop.nationalgeographic.com
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How
can I become a National Geographic photographer? How can I submit my
photographs for the National Geographic Magazine? What does it take to be a
National Geographic Photographer? Do you have any guidelines for photographers?
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The National
Geographic Magazine does not accept unsolicited material for publication.
Some answers to questions related to photography are available at the National
Geographic website at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/qanda/index.html
For those aspiring to become National Geographic photographers, here are some
insights into what it takes, from one of National Geographic Magazine's
renowned photographers Michael
Yamashita
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How
do I write for the National Geographic Magazine? Who can I send my articles to?
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The National
Geographic Magazine does not accept unsolicited material for publication.
Articles appearing in the National Geographic Magazine are commissioned by the
Magazine. For queries regarding the Magazine, you can send e-mail to the
National Geographic Society at
askngs@nationalgeographic.com
If you have a flair for writing you can submit an article on your personal
experiences and photographs of adventure and exploration for the website of the
National Geographic Channel, Asia. Please visit our
Write-in section for details |
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I
saw a program on the National Geographic Channel - I want to purchase a video
cassette of this. Where can I buy this from?
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The National
Geographic Channel is normally not able to sell the footage or programs which
it broadcasts due to copyright restrictions. However, some National Geographic
videos & DVD-ROMS are available through select outlets in Asia. For details
of availability in your country, please visit our Home Video & DVD page
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I
want to work for National Geographic - what are the job prospects?
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Many people aspire
to be National Geographic filmmakers, explorers or photographers.
National Geographic has a worldwide network of the best scientists, researchers,
filmmakers, writers and photographers whose works are showcased through its
various media vehicles.
Here is some advice from Michael
Yamashita, one of National Geographic's photographers, on what it takes
to become a National Geographic photographer.
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I
want to go on an expedition / adventure trip. Do you sponsor such expeditions?
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The National
Geographic Society awards two types of grants -- for scientific field research
and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration; and for
projects emphasizing exploration and adventure that are not necessarily
scientific in nature through its Expeditions Council. Details of the grants can
be obtained from
National Geographic Research. |
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I
want to conduct research in a particular field related to ecology/
conservation/ exploration etc. Can you give me financial or other forms of
assistance?
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The National
Geographic Society (NGS) awards grants for scientific field research and
exploration through it's Committee for Research and Exploration (CRE). Details
on eligibility and procedures for this are available at National Geographic Research. |
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I
live in an area where there is no cable television. How can I get the National
Geographic Channel?
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For direct
reception of the National Geographic Channel, you can install a personal
satellite reception system. For details on this, please contact any of our
Distribution offices. For contact details please refer to our
Contact Us page. |
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I
receive the National Geographic Channel, but the sound is in English. I have
heard that it is available in Hindi as well. Whom should I contact to get the
Hindi version?
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For direct
reception of the National Geographic Channel, you can install a personal
satellite reception system. For details on this, please contact any of our
Distribution offices. For contact details please refer to our
Contact Us page. |
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I
receive the National Geographic Channel at home, but the sound is confusing - I
get both Hindi & English audio at the same time and can't understand
anything. What's the problem?
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Most programmes
on the National Geographic Channel are available with both English & Hindi
soundtracks. These are completely separate from one another and should not mix
together at all. However, it is possible to receive both soundtracks
simultaneously if the receiving equipment installed at the cable network
control room is incorrectly connected.
Please contact any of our Distribution offices and give us the name and details
of your cable network, so that we may take up the matter with them. Our contact
details are given on the Contact
Us page.
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