With A Rahman Song Behind Her Drive To Fly, Shital Mahajan Literally Touched The Skies

Shital Mahajan, record-holding skydiver, achieved a new feat by becoming the first woman in the world to jump off a helicopter from a height of 21,700 ft in front of the Mount Everest on Nov 13, 2023.

Before her historic jump at Everest, Shital Mahajan completed four skydives in the Himalayas, showcasing her expertise in high-altitude jumps.

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For generations, the stereotype that certain activities are more suitable for boys while others are deemed appropriate for girls has prevailed. As a result, adventure sports such as mountaineering, off-road biking, kayaking, skydiving, and paragliding had been predominantly associated with men for a long time. However, the perception has changed over the past few years. Breaking the barriers of stereotypes, women are now doing every task traditionally considered "appropriate" only for men. A