Author: Staff Reporter
The pilots of the IndiGo plane, which was damaged in rough weather en route to Srinagar, were denied permission by the Lahore ATC to venture briefly into Pakistan airspace to escape the hailstorm, in complete violation of humanitarian norms. India’s civil aviation regulator, the DGCA, said the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of approximately 36,000 feet near Punjab’s Pathankot when it ran into a thunderstorm and hailstorm. Experiencing severe turbulence, the crew first requested the Northern ATC of the Indian Air Force to allow the flight to deviate towards the International Border. However, the request was denied because it…
Tanishq, widely regarded as India’s most trusted fine jewelry brand, has significantly expanded its presence in the United States with the grand opening of its flagship store in Santa Clara, California. Situated at 3406 El Camino Real, the expansive 5,100 square-foot showroom—the brand’s largest retail location in the U.S.—officially opened its doors on March 18. The Bay Area launch was celebrated with a vibrant grand opening ceremony on May 8. The festive inauguration was highlighted by a traditional lamp-lighting ritual, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and a soulful musical performance, offering attendees a sensory journey into the rich cultural heritage and…
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, addressing a gathering in New Delhi on Saturday, likened India’s recent Operation Sindoor to the 2011 U.S. mission that resulted in Osama bin Laden’s death. Applauding the mission, Dhankhar described Operation Sindoor as a milestone in counter-terror strategy, calling it a “global benchmark” in precision military action. Operation Sindoor was launched 14 days after a brutal attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians lost their lives to terrorists originating from Pakistan. On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces executed a targeted operation on nine confirmed terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and…
According to a Deloitte report titled “Attracting AI Data Centre Infrastructure Investment in India,” the country will need an additional 45-50 million square feet of real estate and 40-45 terawatt-hours (TWH) of power by 2030 to keep pace with the growing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres. The report points to India’s cost-effectiveness, renewable energy capabilities, and strategic location as key advantages, but it also stresses the urgent need to address gaps in infrastructure, talent, and regulation to establish the country as a major AI hub. The report identifies six essential factors for developing a world-class AI ecosystem: real…
Summer vacation presents university students with an invaluable chance to gain real-world experience through internships. These roles not only strengthen professional profiles but also offer crucial networking prospects, allow for career exploration, and refine essential skills, sometimes with compensation. One individual, now a multimedia journalist at a local television station, attributes their various college internships to the experience that enabled them to present themselves as a seasoned professional immediately after graduating from their institution. The director of a university career center emphasizes how these experiential learning opportunities bridge the gap between academic studies and the expectations of employers for entry-level…
Photo X.com Reducing salt intake stands out as one of the most cost-effective strategies to enhance public health, according to health experts, as India grapples with salt consumption levels that far exceed safe limits. This excessive intake has become a major contributor to the country’s escalating burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). At the Salt Fight 2025: Say NO to Na workshop, organized by the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) in collaboration with other organizations, doctors and public health advocates stressed the urgent need for stronger, physician-led campaigns, reformulation of packaged foods, and widespread consumer education to tackle India’s mounting salt crisis.…
