This majestic flower has been a symbol of spiritual growth, prosperity, and beauty for thousands of years. But what makes the lotus so special that it's revered as India's national flower ...

The lotus, India's national flower, has been immortalised in sculptures, manuscripts and saris for centuries. So it’s no surprise that as the days grow warmer, florals return to fashion once again.

This story appears in the May 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. A few years ago I was on an assignment in India. I had a day off, so I went to the Mullick Ghat flower market in Kolkata.

this exotic flower is also the national flower of Zimbabwe. Shillong’s cherry blossoms transform the city into a pink paradise in summer. This Indian version of Japan’s Sakura draws thousands ...

The Director of the Nanda Devi National Park of India presented a report on the state of conservation of this World Heritage Area at the Meeting of the South Asian World Natural Heritage Site Managers ...

The Bureau suggested that the Indian authorities study the feasibility for enlarging the World Heritage area by including the Valley of Flowers National Park and the Khedamath Wildlife Sanctuary.