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The organisers said that the paraglider works for the defence.

Paraglider crash-lands, receives injuries at Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo

October 25, 2025 10:44 pm

The Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo 2025 at Junga was inaugurated by the CM’s Principal Advisor (Media) Naresh Chauhan.

Experts cite prolonged monsoon, global conflicts: Paragliders give Bir-Billing hub a miss — numbers down half compared to 2024

October 22, 2025 3:43 am

International paraglider and coach Roshan Lal Thakur said, “International paragliding events always attract a rush of solo flyers from across the world. This year, no such event was held, unlike last year"

The viral video shows the paragliding expert vibing to her music mid-air (Image source: @tryps.music/Instagram)

‘Risking life for 15-second video’: Indian woman DJ performs full set while paragliding at 10,000 feet; viral video sparks debate

August 28, 2025 9:47 am

The video has since gone viral, with some social media users calling it a "groundbreaking moment" for electronic music in the country.

Grand Forks Police Lt Travis M Benson told USA TODAY that the pilot had been flying low along the river and didn’t see the power lines in time due to sun glare (Image source: @Dusty Howlett's post/Facebook)

‘Amateur pilot with no flight plan’: Paraglider strikes power line, crashes into North Dakota river; chilling video emerges

July 16, 2025 9:50 am

The viral video shows the powered parachute striking the overhead wires triggering sparks.

Authorities said the accident took place around 4.00 pm while Satish was vacationing in Dharamshala with his cousin (Image source: @iNikhilsaini/X)

Ahmedabad man dies in paragliding accident in Dharamshala, viral video sparks outrage: ‘no accountability’

July 15, 2025 12:02 pm

The deceased, identified as Satish, succumbed soon after the crash while the pilot sustained serious injuries.

The paper was scheduled for 2 PM and Mahangade got the call from his friend at around 1:30.

‘Never did it before’: With 15 mins left, student paraglides to exam centre

February 18, 2025 10:59 am

Yewale said a traffic jam could be seen all the way down the ghat, and it was made worse by the construction going on. This meant that reaching on a motorcycle was not possible.

In the viral video, the woman is seen losing control of her parachute while strong winds throw her around (Image source: @dailymail/Instagram)

Polish tourist dies after slipping out of paragliding harness mid-flight; chilling video goes viral

January 28, 2025 6:26 pm

The incident occurred in the city of Roldanillo in southwestern Colombia. According to reports, the tourist did not fasten her harness before taking off.

How can you stay safe while paragliding? Just tick the 6 following boxes

January 25, 2025 2:57 pm

A series of paragliding deaths in Goa and Himachal Pradesh have brought the spotlight upon the unregulated adventure sport

Goa suspends paragliding across the state after mishap killed tourist from Maharashtra

January 25, 2025 8:58 am

The Department of Tourism will review all existing registrations pertaining to paragliding activities

The billionaire CEO highlighted the lack of safety measures while performing the adventure sport (Representational image/Pexels)

Friend's son killed in paragliding accident, Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu calls for strict regulations, safety measures

January 20, 2025 10:58 am

In a post on X, Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu advised people to avoid taking risks like paragliding in accident-prone areas.

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From river rafting to scuba diving: You must try these adventure activities this summer

May 18, 2019 11:40 am

Planning to enjoy some adventure activities this summer? Then you have reached the right place. These places across the country are sure to make your vacation full of fun!

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Daredevils stun spectators in Punjab's Kila Raipur 'ural Olympics'

February 12, 2016 8:26 am

Ludhiana (Punjab), Feb 12: Every year Ludhiana becomes the destination for hundreds of sports enthusiasts from around the world who come to witness the Kila Raipur Sports Festival or the Rural Olympics. In the 80th edition of the rural Olympics held in Kila Raipur near Ludhiana, children, youngsters and veterans exhibited their courage and skill. The four-day sporting event from February 4-7 saw stuntmen performing daredevil acts like weight lifting with beard, pulling car with teeth, standing on a moving bike, holding ladder in mouth among others. Sportspersons displayed their agility and dexterity in a plethora of other sports like shot-put, weight lifting, paragliding and karate. The sporting event started in 1933 with only wrestling and athletics. Sports lovers from around the world flock to witness the unique sporting event. These games not only promote sportsmanship but also help develop closer people-to-people contact.