Paragliding
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Paragliding pilot plucks leaves from treetops mid-flight to impress woman passenger
offbeat | Jun 23, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTA paragliding pilot has sparked debate online after plucking leaves from a treetop mid-flight and gifting them to a woman passenger. While some viewers found the gesture sweet and playful, others questioned whether it compromised safety and professionalism.
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SDRF rescues two persons from Tehri lake after major paragliding mishap during Acro Festival | Video
India | Jan 29, 2026, 09:00 PM ISTPreliminary medical assessment confirmed that both pilots were completely safe. After administering necessary first aid and medical examination, they were shifted to a secure location.
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Mumbai bans paragliding, flying of balloons in free flight zone of airport for 60 days | Here’s why
Maharashtra | Mar 29, 2025, 11:30 PM ISTAn official said flying balloons can sometimes be seen in and around the airspace, while laser beams are pointed towards landing aircraft in the free flight zone around the airport.
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5 adventurous spots for Paragliding in India
Fashion | Feb 17, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTTake to the skies and experience the thrill of paragliding in India's most breathtaking locations! From the Himalayas to the Western Ghats, explore the top 5 adventurous spots to soar through the skies and feel alive.
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Satara: Student paraglides from Harrison Folly Point to reach exam centre, know why | Watch
Maharashtra | Feb 17, 2025, 10:38 AM ISTThe student resorted to the unique idea of paragliding to bypass the crowded tourist spot to save time as he wanted to reach his exam centre on time.
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Two tourists die in separate paragliding accidents in Himachal Pradesh, safety concerns raised
India | Jan 18, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTTwo tragic paragliding accidents in Himachal Pradesh have raised safety concerns. A Gujarat tourist died during take-off at Indrunag near Dharamshala, while a Tamil Nadu tourist lost his life in a mid-air collision near Kullu.
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Himachal: Belgian paraglider killed after colliding mid-air with another paraglider in Kangra
India | Oct 30, 2024, 12:26 PM ISTDespite taking off separately, both paragliders collided in mid-air. Feyarets crashed into the forest, while the other paraglider became entangled in trees and sustained injuries.
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Independence Day: Delhi imposes ban on paragliders, aerial platforms till Aug 16 amid terror threat
Delhi | Aug 01, 2024, 09:33 PM ISTDelhi Police has issued a ban on the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms, including paragliders, hang-gliders, and hot air balloons, in the national capital from August 2 to August 16. The order, issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, aims to ensure security during celebrations.
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Mumbai Police ban flying of drones, paragliders in city ahead of Christmas, New Year celebrations
Maharashtra | Dec 20, 2023, 08:16 PM ISTMaharashtra news: According to order, it is likely that terrorist or anti-national elements might make use of drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, and paragliders to target VVIPs and endanger life of the public at large, destroy public property and disturb law and order in the metropolis.
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Himachal: Maharashtra tourist dies in paragliding accident in Kullu
India | Dec 26, 2022, 02:07 PM ISTKullu paragliding accident: The victim was identified as Suraj Sanjay Shah (30) of Shirval village in Maharashtra’s Satara district. He was visiting Manali with his friends.
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UP: Major mishap averted as paraglider entangles in high-tension electric wires in Mathura
India | Nov 16, 2022, 03:28 PM ISTA pilot and a woman passenger were in the paraglider when it crashed into high-tension electric wires near a newly built bypass on Sakarva road in the Goverdhan area of Mathura.
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'Meri shaadi kyu ki bhagwaan' screams woman during paragliding, hilarious video goes viral
Trending | Jan 17, 2022, 06:56 PM ISTDo you remember a man named Vipin Sahu who had gone viral on the internet for his hilarious rant while paragliding a couple of years ago? Well, the internet has found the 'female version' of him.
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Himachal Pradesh to have paragliding centre in Bir-Billing
Other Sports | Sep 08, 2020, 02:52 PM ISTA sum of Rs eight crore for the paragliding centre has been sanctioned under the Himalayan Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Union Ministry of Tourism, the Chief Minister said.
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Paragliding pilot killed during training in Himachal Pradesh's Bir Billing
India | Feb 10, 2020, 01:35 PM ISTA 24-year-old paragliding pilot was killed during training in Himachal Pradesh's Bir Billing area, police said on Monday. A resident of Barot, Akshay died in an accident during training in the Bir Billing area on Sunday.
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‘Bas Land Kara De’ memes take over internet after paraglider Vipin Sahu’s video goes viral
Trending | Aug 30, 2019, 06:02 PM ISTVipin Sahu, a 24-year-old from UP’s Banda got popular when his first time paragliding experience video went viral on social media. Now a lot of memes on his lines 'land kara de' making Netizens go crazy.
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This hilarious paragliding video will make your day
News | Aug 27, 2019, 02:27 PM ISTThis hilarious paragliding video will make your day
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Uttarakhand HC bans water sports in state till further notice; environment and safety at stake, says court
India | Jun 22, 2018, 06:23 PM ISTA division bench of justices Rajiv Sharma and Lok Pal Singh ordered the ban in response to a plea filed by Rishikesh-based social activist Hari Om Kashyap.
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Bring out the adventurer inside you with these awesome aerial sports
Lifestyle | Mar 11, 2016, 10:08 PM ISTIndia has some excellent locations and renowned training classes for myriad aerial sports.
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India gear up for Paragliding World Cup in October
Other Sports | Sep 05, 2015, 04:38 PM ISTNew Delhi: The best paragliders in the world will gather in Bir Billing and show their mettle, as India gear up to host the "AAI Paragliding World Cup 2015".Preparations are underway on a massive scale
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Himachal to host pre-World Cup paragliding meet
Other Sports | Aug 17, 2013, 05:08 PM ISTShimla: More than 100 pilots from across the globe are expected to take part in the seven-day Pre-World Cup Paragliding Championship to held in October in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said here on