Rakesh Sharma is a legendary Indian Air Force pilot and the first Indian to travel to space. He was born on 13 January 1949 and created history on 3 April 1984 when he flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 as part of the Intercosmos mission. During his 8 days in space on the space station Salyut 7, Rakesh Sharma conducted scientific and Earth-observation experiments for India. When asked by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi how India looked from space, he famously repl

Vijay Diwas is observed on 16th December to commemorate India’s historic victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh. This day honors the unmatched bravery, strategic excellence, and supreme sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces, whose courage changed the course of history. Vijay Diwas reminds us of the true spirit of patriotism and our duty to remember and respect the heroes who secured the nation’s pride and freedom. #VijayDiwas #16December #I

National Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year on 7th December to honour the brave soldiers of India who safeguard the nation with unwavering courage. On this day, people pay tribute to the martyrs, express gratitude to the veterans, and extend support to the welfare of the armed forces. It is a reminder of the countless sacrifices made by our Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel to protect the country’s sovereignty and peace.   #ArmedForcesFlagDay #FlagDay2025 #JaiHind