Watch: Sunita Williams' Gujarat ancestral village celebrates her safe return to Earth
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Watch: Sunita Williams' Gujarat ancestral village celebrates her safe return to Earth

India Today  

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams safely returned to Earth nine months after an extended stay at the International Space Station. Her safe return has sparked joy and pride in her ancestral village of Jhulasan, situated in Gujarat's Mehsana district. VIDEO | Gujarat: Special prayers being held in Jhulasan-the native village of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, for her safe return to Earth. Williams is scheduled to return to Earth after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station.#NASA #SunitaWilliams #SpaceXDragon pic.twitter.com/oE2Z2D5KwF— Press Trust of India March 18, 2025 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also extended his greetings to Williams on X, formerly Twitter, and emphasized that people in India take immense pride in her connection to Gujarat.

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Lawyer slams desis celebrating NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' return, Indian mom drops truth bomb
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Lawyer slams desis celebrating NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' return, Indian mom drops truth bomb

Hindustan Times  

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely returned to Earth on March 18 after getting stranded aboard the International Space Station for nine months. Though the astronauts' return has been widely celebrated in the US, it has also sparked joyous celebrations across India, given Sunita Williams' Indian heritage. “So today I saw videos of people in various parts of …

Sunita Williams’s return sparks celebrations in her native village in Gujarat
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Sunita Williams’s return sparks celebrations in her native village in Gujarat

Hindustan Times  

When NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’s week-long space journey was extended by a few days last year, her family in Gujarat was not particularly worried. Dinesh Rawal, Williams’s cousin who lives in Ahmedabad, said they could not sleep all night and kept praying for her sister’s safe return until the SpaceX capsule carrying the astronauts made a soft splashdown off Florida’s …

Sunita Williams return: Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas welcome astronaut, says our prayers have been answered
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Sunita Williams return: Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas welcome astronaut, says our prayers have been answered

The Hindu  

After the SpaceX capsule carrying Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Willmore splashed down off the Florida coast, Indian film celebrities celebrated the homecoming of the Indian-American astronaut. Your Story is Unmatchably Dramatic, Utterly Nerve - Wracking, Unbelievably… — Chiranjeevi Konidela March 19, 2025 Sunita William and Butch Willmore were expected to be gone just a week or so after …

‘Earth missed you:’ PM Modi greets Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore following successful return
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‘Earth missed you:’ PM Modi greets Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore following successful return

Firstpost  

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying the two Nasa astronauts, along with astronaut Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, landed off Florida’s Gulf Coast near Tallahassee Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted American astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore for their return to the Earth Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted American astronauts Sunita Williams …

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan Greets Sunita Williams, Says India Wishes To Utilise Her Expertise
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ISRO Chairman V Narayanan Greets Sunita Williams, Says India Wishes To Utilise Her Expertise

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Bengaluru, Mar 19 ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday said astronaut Sunita Williams' safe return was a remarkable achievement and a testament to NASA, SpaceX, and the USA's commitment to space exploration. "As Secretary DoS and Chairman ISRO, I on behalf of my colleagues extend a warm greetings to you and wish you a great day ahead," Narayanan said. "When …

'Want Her To Come To India Soon': Sunita Williams' Indian Cousin Discusses Family's Joy As She Returns
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'Want Her To Come To India Soon': Sunita Williams' Indian Cousin Discusses Family's Joy As She Returns

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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, after an unexpected stay at the International Space Station for more than nine months, have returned to Earth and splashed down off the coast of Florida early on Wednesday. VIDEO | Ahmedabad: Dinesh Rawal, cousin of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, expresses happiness over her return to Earth from space. We… pic.twitter.com/7sBiAlXuII — Press …

ISRO keen on tapping into expertise of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams in space exploration
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ISRO keen on tapping into expertise of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams in space exploration

The Hindu  

Congratulating NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on her safe return to Earth after nine months in space, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan said India wishes to utilise her expertise in space exploration. Your resilience and dedication continue to inspire space enthusiasts around the world,” ISRO posted on X on March 19. When Bharat under the leadership of Hon’ble …

Sunita William Returns Back: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News
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Sunita William Returns Back: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News

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NASA astronaut and India's pride, Sunita Williams, has finally returned to Earth after being stranded at the International Space Station for nine months. This mission replaced the Crew-9 team at the ISS and brought back Williams and Wilmore aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, which landed safely in the ocean near Tallahassee. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore waved and smiled at the …

Sunita Williams returns to Earth: What is her connection to India?
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Sunita Williams returns to Earth: What is her connection to India?

Firstpost  

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams finally returned to Earth after her prolonged nine-month stay at the International Space Station. She also carried a Ganesh idol with her during her mission Hindu priests and villagers attend a yagna during a special prayer meeting held for the safe return of U.S. astronaut Sunita Williams inside a Hindu Temple at her native village Jhulasan …

Sunita Williams' cousin on NASA astronaut's India visit plan: ‘To come soon’
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Sunita Williams' cousin on NASA astronaut's India visit plan: ‘To come soon’

Hindustan Times  

Sunita Williams' cousin on Wednesday expressed her joy after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut returned to Earth after 286 days and confirmed that she would be visiting India soon. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams being helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on board the SpaceX recovery ship MEGAN after she, NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos …

Drums, Dance, Crackers...: People In Sunita Williams' Native Village In Gujarat Celebrate Her Return — WATCH
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Drums, Dance, Crackers...: People In Sunita Williams' Native Village In Gujarat Celebrate Her Return — WATCH

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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore finally returned to Earth after nine long months in space. #WATCH | Mehsana, Gujarat | People express joy and burst firecrackers in Jhulasan - the native village of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams after the successful Splashdown of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Crew-9 at Tallahassee, Florida NASA's astronauts Sunita Williams and… pic.twitter.com/fKs9EVnPSf — …

Will Sunita Williams Visit India Soon? Gujarati Cousin Reveals Vacation Plans
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Will Sunita Williams Visit India Soon? Gujarati Cousin Reveals Vacation Plans

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Sunita Williams Return: Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned safely to Earth at 3.27 am IST after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, both part of Boeing’s first crewed Starliner mission, landed off the coast of Florida on Wednesday morning aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. "That moment was surreal," Williams’ cousin Falguni Pandya told …

Gujarat: Sunita Williams' home village celebrates her safe return to Earth with prayers
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Gujarat: Sunita Williams' home village celebrates her safe return to Earth with prayers

Deccan Chronicle  

People in Jhulasan, the native village of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, celebrated her safe return to Earth on Wednesday by performing aarti and offering prayers after she spent nearly nine months in space.The celebrations began after the successful splashdown of the Dragon spacecraft, which brought Williams back to Earth along with Crew-9 members Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut …

Sunita Williams back on Earth, her ancestral Gujarat village over the moon
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Sunita Williams back on Earth, her ancestral Gujarat village over the moon

The Hindu  

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Willaims’ ancestral village in Gujarat’s Mehsana district burst into celebrations on Wednesday morning as a SpaceX capsule carrying her and her colleague Butch Wilmore splashed down off the Florida coast. Jhulasan, known as the ancestral home of Ms. Williams’ father Deepak Pandya, was alive with excitement ever since the news of her proposed return, after …

Celebrations erupt in Gujarat village as NASA's Sunita Williams returns to Earth
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Celebrations erupt in Gujarat village as NASA's Sunita Williams returns to Earth

Hindustan Times  

After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, a pair of NASA astronauts, finally returned to Earth on early Wednesday morning, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint. People in Gujarat's Jhulasan, a native village of Sunita Williams, celebrated her safe return by performing aarti and offering prayers. Villagers light firecrackers …

OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates!
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OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates!

India TV News  

OPINION | Suni Williams Returns: India Celebrates! NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned to Earth early Wednesday onboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, which splashed down in the sea off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida. Indians watched in jubilation as NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with colleague Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after …

Temple visit and havan: How Sunita Williams's family plans to celebrate her return
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Temple visit and havan: How Sunita Williams's family plans to celebrate her return

India Today  

Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams's family on Tuesday spoke about the astronaut's return to Earth after being stuck at the International Space Station for nine months. Speaking to India Today TV from New Jersey, Williams's sister-in-law, Falguni Pandya, expressed her excitement over the astronaut's safe return, saying that the family had come to a temple to thank God for having …

Anand Mahindra recalls meeting Sunita Williams in 'Swagatam' message for Nasa astronaut
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Anand Mahindra recalls meeting Sunita Williams in 'Swagatam' message for Nasa astronaut

India Today  

Industrialist Anand Mahindra recalled his “chance encounter” with Sunita Williams as the Nasa astronaut returned safely to Earth after being in space on an extended nine-month mission. Relieved, Mahindra applauded Williams for her courage in his post, and said: "When the SpaceX recue mission was launched, I recalled this chance encounter almost two years ago with @Astro_Suni in Washington. Swagatam, …

Prayers on lips, celebrations on ground: Sunita Williams' ancestral Guj village plans 'Diwali'
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Prayers on lips, celebrations on ground: Sunita Williams' ancestral Guj village plans 'Diwali'

Hindustan Times  

Mehsana, With prayers on their lips, residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat are waiting for her safe return to Earth with bated breath and planned Diwali-like festivities to mark the occasion on Wednesday morning. Prayers on lips, celebrations on ground: Sunita Williams' ancestral Guj village plans 'Diwali' Williams is scheduled to return to Earth after a …

Procession, Excitement, Festivity: Sunita Williams' Ancestral Village Plan Celebrations On Her Return To Earth
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Procession, Excitement, Festivity: Sunita Williams' Ancestral Village Plan Celebrations On Her Return To Earth

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Mehsana: Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat's Mehsana district are gearing up for Diwali-like festivities on Wednesday morning to celebrate her scheduled return to Earth after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. Jhulasan village, known as the ancestral home of Williams' father, Deepak Pandya, is alive with excitement. Villagers have been praying for her …

PM Modi writes to Sunita Williams: 'Looking forward to seeing you in India after your return from space'
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PM Modi writes to Sunita Williams: 'Looking forward to seeing you in India after your return from space'

India TV News  

PM Modi writes to Sunita Williams: 'Looking forward to seeing you in India after your return from space' PM Modi said even though Sunita is thousands of miles away, she continued to remain close to hearts and people of India are praying for her good health and success in her mission. New Delhi: As NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry …

PM's message to 'India's daughter' Sunita Williams: Miles away, yet close to hearts
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1 week, 3 days ago

PM's message to 'India's daughter' Sunita Williams: Miles away, yet close to hearts

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed heartfelt sentiments to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams as she embarks on her return journey from the International Space Station after an extended nine-month mission. In a personal letter delivered by astronaut Mike Massimino, PM Modi conveyed, “Even though you are thousands of miles away, you remain close to our hearts,” reflecting the pride of …

Sunita Williams' cousin in India ‘scared’ over her return from International Space Station
1 week, 3 days ago

Sunita Williams' cousin in India ‘scared’ over her return from International Space Station

Hindustan Times  

As NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is all set to return to Earth after being stuck on the International Space Station for more than nine months, her cousin back in India on Monday expressed fear over her health. Dinesh Rawal, a cousin of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, told news agency PTI that both of them used to live and study together …

Samosa In Space & More: 5 Times NASA’s Sunita Williams Gave A Shoutout To Her Indian Roots
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Samosa In Space & More: 5 Times NASA’s Sunita Williams Gave A Shoutout To Her Indian Roots

ABP News  

Sunita Williams: Although NASA astronaut Sunita Williams was born and raised in the United States, she has never been far from her Indian heritage. I had to make sure I had samosas in space with me.” Williams’ love for Indian cuisine is evident, and she even ensured that samosas made their way to space during her Starliner mission. I thought …

Sunita Williams speaks to India TV, asks Indian students to aim for the best in life
11 years, 11 months ago

Sunita Williams speaks to India TV, asks Indian students to aim for the best in life

India TV News  

Ahmedabad, April 5: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams was in a jovial mood today when she spoke to India TV about her experience in space and her plans for the future. Sunita Williams said, her first lesson for Indian students would be "to do what you want to do in life, and capitalize on it. "I want to tell Indian students …

Sunita Williams to start her India trip from today
11 years, 11 months ago

Sunita Williams to start her India trip from today

India TV News  

New Delhi, April 1 : Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the world record for the longest spaceflight by a female astronaut, will start her India trip today from the national capital. Williams will visit the National Science Centre in the national capital on April 1 and interact with students and teachers. "The centre will host Sunita L. Williams …

Sunita Williams greets happy Diwali to all Indians from space
12 years, 4 months ago

Sunita Williams greets happy Diwali to all Indians from space

India TV News  

New York, Nov 13: Indians around the world got a special Diwali message from outer space as Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams sent out warm wishes on the occasion from the International Space Station. Floating upside down in the space station as she appeared on the screen before the Indian tricolour for a local TV show, Williams said, "I just want …

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