India, Aug. 25 -- Astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received a rousing welcome as he arrived in his hometown, Lucknow, on Monday morning.

Mild rain and humid conditions could not dampen the spirits of school students as they waited to welcome the national hero from the airport to the City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Extension branch. Shubhanshu was welcomed with garlands, flower petals, greeting placards, and loud slogans.

Many students were spotted sporting astronaut jackets. On top of a specially decorated van, 'Humara Beta Shux'-accompanied by his wife Kamna, son Priyansh, parents, and school officials-was greeted by the welcome team.

Later, in his address, he said, "I was very tired, but then I saw you kids on the ro...