On April 3, 1984, Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to go into space as a member of a joint Soviet-Indian crew on the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft. He spent a week working at the Salyut-7 Orbital Station.
Exactly 40 years ago, on April 3, 1984, Mr Sharma scripted history by becoming the first Indian to reach outer space on board the Soviet rocket Soyuz T-11.
A gathering of prominent Christian community members on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for undertaking successful rescue operations for Indians stranded in foreign countries and becoming the voice of country's migrant labourers abroad during the past 10 years at an e
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: In a world where wellness is becoming increasingly vital, finding a place that caters to all aspects of self-care and living well can be a game-changer. Enter The Shop At Avas (shop.avaswellness.com), a curated wellness marketplace designed to meet all
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 28: As India's automotive industry continues its rapid growth, the need for comprehensive car insurance is becoming increasingly important. With more vehicles hitting the roads each year, the risk of accidents, theft, and damage remains high. While car ins
In a landmark development, the Thai Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the bill legalising same-sex marriage on Wednesday, bringing Thailand closer to becoming the first Southeast-Asian country to recognise equality, the New York Times reported.
Brevis, who scored a solid 46 in the campaign opener, came to the limelight in ICC U19 World Cup 2022, becoming the leading run-scorer with 506 runs in six matches at an average of 84.33, with two centuries and three fifties. He was compared with De Villiers because of his shot-making and ba
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 25: Manipal Hospital Millers Road has proudly introduced a one-of-a-kind initiative, Manipal Vriddara Maitri, aiming at providing comprehensive care for seniors. In a society where elderly care is increasingly becoming a pressing issue, with many of them
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district for the Lok Sabha elections on Monday, thanked BJP chief JP Nadda, MP Anurag Thakur and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the opportunity.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 23: Maharashtra is gradually becoming the new land of entrepreneurs. And what really proves that? It is the several success stories that its youngsters are weaving. Dadu Salgar is one of them. From a struggling son of a farmer in a drought-prone area to the
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 20: Swara Baby Products Pvt. Ltd., located in Pithampur Industrial Area, Indore, is a market leader in the contract manufacturing of disposable baby diapers in the country. The Company has created history by becoming the first Indian manufacturer to att