New Delhi, July 27 -- In the 124th episode of his flagship radio program 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation by highlighting a range of issues - from the successful return of astronaut Subhanshu Shukla and the growth of space start-ups, to the revival of traditional handlooms and cultural heritage in textiles.

He also drew the country's attention to the recent UNESCO tag to Maratha forts, Grasslands Bird Census that has recorded 40 exotic bird species in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, India's achievements in global sports, and the significance of key dates in the month of August.

Highlighting the successful return of Subhanshu from space, Modi spoke of the national pride and joy that followed his safe landi...