Dr. Shraddha Chauhan, an 80-year-old woman, has created a record. She became India's oldest woman to complete a tandem skydive. Her son, Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, accompanied her. Despite health challenges, she jumped from 10,000 feet. She fulfilled her childhood dream with her son's support. The video of her skydive has gained popularity.
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