Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut who ventured into space, holds a special place in India's history. In 1984, his groundbreaking journey aboard ... He enjoys a simple life, spending ...

Today marks the birthday of Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to journey into space, who was born on January 13, 1949, in Patiala, Punjab. Sharma’s historic space mission in 1984 not only etched ...

So, let her come back and tell what she felt.” Recalling his journey to space, Rakesh Sharma said that he was passionate to see himself as a fighter pilot and he never had aspiration to be an ...

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist ...

This year, we proudly mark the 40th anniversary of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma’s legendary space journey — a moment that united India in its limitless aspirations. The Unity Watch ...

Rakesh Sharma’s iconic response was, “Saare Jahan Se Achha” (Better than the entire world). After his historic space journey, Rakesh Sharma continued to serve in the Indian Air Force and ...

Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut, led a groundbreaking journey into space in 1984. Accompanied by two Soviet cosmonauts, he captured images, practised yoga, and conducted experiments ...