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Indian Grandfather Completes 18,000-Foot Skydive in Australia, Inspires Online Audience

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Indian Grandfather Completes 18,000-Foot Skydive in Australia, Inspires Online Audience

Analysed 28 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Australia·social
Indian Grandfather Completes 18,000-Foot Skydive in Australia, Inspires Online AudiencePreviousNext

An Indian grandfather from Haryana went skydiving from 18,000 feet in Australia, a jump captured in a viral video shared by his grandson Ankit. This was his second skydive, having previously jumped from 15,000 feet. Before boarding, he confidently said he was not scared, responding, "Darta kaun hai, main?" During the freefall, he enthusiastically shouted patriotic slogans, inspiring social media users with his courage and energy.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (85/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
85%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 28 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on a human interest story without political framing. They highlight the grandfather's courage and patriotic expressions but do not engage in political analysis or partisan viewpoints. The coverage is centered on personal achievement and social media reactions, representing a neutral, celebratory perspective without political bias.

Sentiment — Positive (85/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, emphasizing admiration for the grandfather's bravery and enthusiasm. The tone is uplifting and celebratory, reflecting social media users' praise and the inspiring nature of the event. There is no negative or critical sentiment present in the coverage.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetribuneDarta kaun hai? Haryana grandfather goes skydiving from 18,000 ft in Australia, yells Jai Bharat! - The TribuneCenterPositive
ndtvi "Darta Kaun Hai?" i Indian Grandfather's Daring 18,000-Feet Skydive In Australia Inspires InternetCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 28 Jun, 08:11 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    ndtv28 Jun, 08:11 am
    i "Darta Kaun Hai?" i Indian Grandfather's Daring 18,000-Feet Skydive In Australia Inspires Internet
  2. 2
    thetribune28 Jun, 10:42 am
    Darta kaun hai? Haryana grandfather goes skydiving from 18,000 ft in Australia, yells Jai Bharat! - The Tribune

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Australia
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
28 Jun 2026
Key entities
ParachutingAustraliaHaryanaViral videoSocial mediaIndiaAdventureInstagramInternetJai HindDadaFlood