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.

Dhaka

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Dhaka

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.

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Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.

Mising

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Mising

The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.

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The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokmanya Tilak, said, "Freedom is my birth right and I shall have it" in Belgaum in 1916. Tilak was a leader of the Indian independence movement and is also known as the "Father of Indian Unrest". His slogan, "Swaraj is my birth-right and I shall have it," inspired Indian freedom fighters and gave fresh life to the liberation cause.

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokmanya Tilak, said, "Freedom is my birth right and I shall have it" in Belgaum in 1916. Tilak was a leader of the Indian independence movement and is also known as the "Father of Indian Unrest". His slogan, "Swaraj is my birth-right and I shall have it," inspired Indian freedom fighters and gave fresh life to the liberation cause.

The Aryabhata spacecraft, named after the famous Indian astronomer, was India's first satellite; it was completely designed and fabricated in India and launched by a Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar on April 19, 1975.

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The Aryabhata spacecraft, named after the famous Indian astronomer, was India's first satellite; it was completely designed and fabricated in India and launched by a Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar on April 19, 1975.

Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.

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Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.

Tsunamis are large-scale ocean waves caused by disturbances in the Earth's crust, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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Tsunamis are large-scale ocean waves caused by disturbances in the Earth's crust, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.

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Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.