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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
5 powerful lessons students can learn from Shubhanshu Shukla's remarkable journey
5 powerful lessons students can learn from Subhanshu Shukla's remarkable journey What drives someone to dream of space—not metaphorically, but literally? Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force pilot turned astronaut, recently created history by becoming the first Indian to live aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for 14 days as part of NASA 's Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4). His journey from a school in Lucknow to orbiting Earth is not just the stuff of headlines—it's a powerful real-life masterclass for students in ambition, resilience, and purpose. Here's a deep dive into his remarkable path and the five transformative lessons every student can take from it. 1. Believe in your dream, even if no one else does Shubhanshu was born in Lucknow and studied at City Montessori School, known for its academic rigor. While others celebrated birthdays and festivals, he was already setting his sights sky-high. Inspired by the 1999 Kargil War, he secretly began preparing for the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam—even skipping his own sister's wedding to focus on it. Student takeaway: Your dream doesn't need instant validation. Not everyone will understand your ambition. What matters is how fiercely you believe in it—and how consistently you work toward it. 2. A strong academic base opens extraordinary doors After clearing the UPSC NDA entrance, Shukla graduated with a BSc in Computer Science. But he didn't stop there. He went on to earn an MTech in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru—one of India's top research institutions. IISc has ranked among the top in India and the world for its research output. This academic strength made him an ideal candidate for both the ISRO Gaganyaan programme and international astronaut training. Student takeaway: Don't chase just the 'easiest' course—chase the one that challenges you to grow. A strong education, paired with passion, becomes your launchpad—sometimes quite literally. 3. Discipline and adaptability go hand in hand Commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2006, Shukla flew over 2,000 hours on some of the most advanced fighter jets, including Su-30 MKIs. But he didn't just fly aircraft—he continued learning and evolving. Between 2020 and 2021, he underwent astronaut training at Russia's Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre, followed by further sessions in India and the U.S. His journey from pilot to astronaut proves one thing: Discipline builds consistency, but adaptability ensures progress. Student takeaway: Your ability to be disciplined and flexible—to follow through while also evolving—is what will keep you ahead in life's most challenging moments. 4. Don't fear uncharted paths, create them Shukla was handpicked in 2019 to join the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, and by 2025, became the prime astronaut-pilot on the Axiom Space-NASA-ISRO collaboration. This made him India's first astronaut in 40 years, since Rakesh Sharma's historic mission in 1984. He didn't just accept the unknown—he pioneered it. Student takeaway: There won't always be a 'safe route' laid out. Sometimes, you'll have to make the bold choice that feels uncertain. But often, that's the path that leads to greatness. 5. Use your platform to inspire and uplift others During his 14-day mission aboard the ISS, Shukla isn't just conducting five groundbreaking experiments with NASA in space biology and agriculture—he's also scheduled to interact live with students across India, answering their questions and encouraging young minds to pursue STEM careers. This is leadership at its most inspiring—not just achieving for yourself, but lifting others as you rise. Student takeaway: No matter how far you go, remember to give back. Success becomes legacy when it empowers others to succeed too. S hubhanshu Shukla's journey proves that nothing—be it geography, expectation, or gravity—can hold back someone with a clear goal, relentless discipline, and a learning mindset. As a student, you may not be planning a spacewalk anytime soon. But you can adopt his mindset. In the story of Shubhanshu Shukla, we don't just see an astronaut. We see what happens when a student decides to never stop learning—even beyond the stars. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
AMD India Funds Semiconductor Startup AAGYAVISION
The start-up is developing advanced imaging and sensing technologies using semiconductors, radar systems, and AI. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. AMD India has announced a new collaboration with the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID), an incubator affiliated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to support India's growing semiconductor ecosystem. As part of this initiative, AMD will provide a grant under its CSR program to AAGYAVISION, a deep-tech start-up incubated at FSID. The start-up is developing advanced imaging and sensing technologies using semiconductors, radar systems, and AI. "At AMD, we believe true innovation stems from collaboration and a strong ecosystem," said Jaya Jagadish, Country Head, AMD India. "By supporting start-ups like AAGYAVISION, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing deep-tech entrepreneurship in India. Our goal is to help build technologies that truly make a difference." AAGYAVISION offers a full-stack radar solution including a custom-designed chip, radar hardware, and AI-powered algorithms for real-time control and signal analysis. Their technology enables high-resolution, all-weather, multi-band radars ideal for civilian security and future 6G smart infrastructure. "India is building a world-class semiconductor ecosystem," said Professor B Gurumoorthy, Director, FSID. "We are proud to support ventures like AAGYAVISION that align with the nation's semiconductor mission." The radar system is based on Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology, developed after over seven years of research at IISc. It offers high precision, low power consumption, and cost-effective edge sensing solutions. "We are grateful to AMD for this support," said Suchismita Banerjee, CEO of AAGYAVISION. "Working with AMD mentors will allow us to further enhance our edge computing capabilities and bring our radar-on-chip solution closer to commercialization." With this backing, AAGYAVISION aims to soon launch its next-generation radar solution, setting new benchmarks in imaging, sensing, and smart connectivity.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Eyes set on IISc, city student tops IISER test
1 2 Kolkata: Dishaanth Basu, a student of DPS Ruby Park, emerged as the national topper in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), the all-India test for admission to the seven IISERs, IISc Bangalore and IIT Madras. Son of paediatrician Anirban Basu and interior designer Bidisha Basu, Dishaant had sat for IAT to be able to study at IISc Bengaluru so that he can pursue research in quantum physics in future. In fact, he has also cleared JEE-Advanced, which already helped me secure admission to IISc Bengaluru. "IISc is my dream institute, for which I worked hard to get a chance to study there. I appeared for both the entrance tests, the results of which are taken into consideration for admission to IISc. The IAT result was published after JEE Advanced result, and my IISc admission is underway," said Dishaanth. "The all-India top rank gave me a huge satisfaction though the main purpose of sitting for it had already been achieved. " You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Drishaant said he would study for 16-17 hours a day. Unlike many of his generation, he is not on social media. He would instead read books and sketch in his leisure time. Drishaant's mother, Bidisha Basu, said, "He is very focused on his studies. When he was in Class VII, he did have a few games on his mobile, but gradually he set his goal of studying at IISc Bengaluru and started preparing. We never had to worry about his social media or online game habits as he knew what he had to do. We live in a 16-member joint family and every member supported him in chasing his goal. Dishaanth loves books."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Very proud of him, want him to be in the moment, says astronaut's IISc MTech guide
1 2 Kolkata: "I want Shubhanshu Shukla to be in the moment," said Aloke Kumar, assistant professor at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, after watching SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft lift off from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. As mission pilot, Shukla will steer Dragon to dock with the International Space Station on Thursday afternoon. Kumar, an alumnus of South Point School and IIT Kharagpur, is Shukla's guide in the thesis-based master's in Mechanical Engineering that he is pursuing at IISc. "Once the Dragon docks with the ISS, Shukla deserves to soak in the moment. He, along with Angad Pratap, Prashant Nair, and Ajit Krishnan, who were selected for the Gaganyaan mission , are all exceptional professionals. Shukla is extremely motivated. He puts in as much effort in his academic pursuit as a 21-year-old student," the mentor said. Gaganyaan, India's maiden space flight mission, is scheduled sometime in 2027. The four Indian Air Force test pilots pursued their MTech at IISc. The faculty at IISc has been conducting the academic training of the astronaut designates for the Gaganyaan mission after they returned from the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia, where they underwent mission-oriented training. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata "All the four are part of an elite group. Before the training for the Axiom-4 mission at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Shukla was at the laboratory, day in and day out. The training delayed the completion of his thesis. But I am confident he will complete it before the Gaganyaan mission," said Kumar, who did his PhD at Purdue University in Indiana, US. He returned to India in 2017 after joining IISc. Group captain Shukla is a combat leader and seasoned test pilot with about 2,000 hours of flying experience in various aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier 228, and An-32. While Shukla is the Axiom-4 mission pilot, the mission is led by Commander Peggy Whitson, with Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu and Poland's Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski as mission specialists. Post docking, the crew members will spend 14 days onboard the ISS conducting science, outreach, and commercial activities. "It will be a very busy fortnight for Shukla, but I hope he gets to enjoy his moment. I feel very proud of his achievement of being the first Indian to reach the ISS and the second Indian to venture into space," said Kumar, who felt the goosepimples when he looked skyward. "He was right next to me when we clicked the selfie. And now he is in ISS, 408 km away from Earth!"
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Industry, academia hail Group Captain Shukla's Axiom 4 mission to ISS
The academia and industry have hailed the launch of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) said hearty congratulations to Group Captain Shukla on becoming the first Indian astronaut to head to the ISS. Group Captain Shukla was an MTech student at IISc and two of the seven microgravity research experiments which he would be conducting during his 14-day stay at the ISS had been proposed by the institute. The two experiments are survival, revival, reproduction, and transcriptome of the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. BLR strain in space and analysing human interaction with electronic displays in microgravity by IISc. Indian Space Association (ISpA) also praised Wednesday's launch. 'We are proud and happy to see Group Captain Shukla become the second Indian to travel to space, this time as part of the Axiom-4 mission. This journey is a testament to the growing global footprint of India in space exploration and is a stepping stone to what we want to achieve with Gaganyaan, our own indigenous human spaceflight programme. The success of missions like Axiom-4 inspires our ecosystem and strengthens our resolve to make India a leading force in the new era of space exploration,' said Lt. Gen. A.K. Bhatt (retd), Director-General, ISpA. 'From conquering the skies to touching the stars— a journey powered by the indomitable spirit of the IAF Air Captain Shubhanshu Shukla sets forth on a landmark Space Mission, carrying the pride of the nation beyond Earth. This is a dèja-vu moment for India, 41 years after the mission of Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma, who first carried our Tricolour beyond Earth. Being more than a mission — it is reaffirmation of India's ever-expanding horizon,' the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a post on X. Group Captain Shukla is an alumnus of NDA and was commissioned on June 17, 2006 in the fighter stream of IAF. He is a fighter combat leader and a test pilot with approximately 2,000 hours of flying experience. He has flown a variety of aircraft including Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, An-32 etc.
