Who was the first Indian to travel into the Space? [#37]

Rakesh Sharma
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme. He is the only Indian citizen to travel in space, although there have been other astronauts of Indian origin who travelled to space, who were not Indian citizens. Another Air Force pilot, Ravish Malhotra, was placed on standby.

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Rakesh Sharma
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme. He is the only Indian citizen to travel in space, although there have been other astronauts of Indian origin who travelled to space, who were not Indian citizens. Another Air Force pilot, Ravish Malhotra, was placed on standby.

Alexander the Great invaded India in 327 BC. He crossed the Indus River and advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged King Porus, the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.

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Alexander the Great invaded India in 327 BC. He crossed the Indus River and advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged King Porus, the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.

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A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.

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A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.

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Rajani or Ragani

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Rajani or Ragani

Meaning: It describes a feeling of great excitement, eagerness, and enjoyment. Also the zest is the colorful outer layer of fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes. Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Eagerness, Energy. Example Sentences: > She approached her work with great zest. > Add a pinch of lemon zest to the cake batter.

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Meaning: It describes a feeling of great excitement, eagerness, and enjoyment. Also the zest is the colorful outer layer of fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes. Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Eagerness, Energy. Example Sentences: > She approached her work with great zest. > Add a pinch of lemon zest to the cake batter.

Indian Council Act 1909

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Indian Council Act 1909

Lachit Borphukan is a legendary figure in Assamese history, renowned for his military prowess and leadership in defeating the Mughal forces at the Battle of Saraighat.

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Lachit Borphukan is a legendary figure in Assamese history, renowned for his military prowess and leadership in defeating the Mughal forces at the Battle of Saraighat.

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The oldest oil field in India is Digboi, Assam. The first well at Digboi was dug in September 1889 and completed in November 1890. The Digboi Refinery was commissioned in 1901 and is one of the oldest operating refineries in the world. As of 2003, the Digboi refinery had a capacity of about 0.65 million tonnes per year.

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The oldest oil field in India is Digboi, Assam. The first well at Digboi was dug in September 1889 and completed in November 1890. The Digboi Refinery was commissioned in 1901 and is one of the oldest operating refineries in the world. As of 2003, the Digboi refinery had a capacity of about 0.65 million tonnes per year.