Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS). In this historic space-to-Earth conversation, Shukla shared how daily routines like sleeping and walking change in zero gravity, joked about tying his feet during the call, and revealed he carried Gajar Halwa to space! PM Modi called this moment a proud chapter in India’s space journey, especially with the Indian Tricolour now flying aboard the ISS for the first time.
29 June,2025 12:36 PM IST
As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day today, a grand display of military prowess, culture and women empowerment was seen in India’s Republic Day parade 2024. The Indian Air Force, in a mighty display of power and skill, executed gravity-defying maneuvers by Indian Air Force aircrafts in the Republic Day 2024 Flypast. The viewers were left speechless as IAF’s famed aircrafts like Apache, Sukhoi and Rafale pulled off dangerous stunts in the sky. In the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the National Flag at Kartavya Path. The ceremony was followed by the National anthem and a 21 Gun salute. President Droupadi Murmu was given the national salute by the President's Bodyguard at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.
26 January,2024 04:42 PM IST
The bartender at Manchester United Cafe Bar in Mulund attempt a few gravity-defying pyrotechnics much to the cheer of his compatriots and the customers at the Bar and attempts a flaming cocktail, called Depth Charge, using a pile of glasses and some fancy fireworks to add drama to the night. Story & Video By - Fiona Fernandez, MiD-DAY
17 July,2010 12:00 PM IST
Will the B-boys from Dombivli win a global breakdance competition coming up in Singapore this March? They have little on their side except a mountain of determination, and the flexibility of chewing gum. High Down Crew, a group of four young boys from Dombivli, is the only dance troupe from India to have made it to Raw to the Floor, a worldwide breakdancing competition scheduled for March 11 in Singapore. Story By - Sudarshana, Mid-Day Story By - Sudeshna Chowdhury,MiD-DAY Video By - Bhupesh Sharma,MiD-DAY
23 January,2011 11:22 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
