Author: Sharad Natani
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is facing one of the biggest crises in its history—thousands of cancelled flights, airports overflowing with stranded passengers, and growing anger across the country. After nearly a week of disruptions, IndiGo chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director Vikram Singh Mehta has issued a rare public apology, calling the situation “distressing” and assuring a full-scale internal review. For millions of travellers who depend on IndiGo every day, Mehta’s eight-minute video message is the first direct acknowledgment of responsibility from the top. “We are truly, truly sorry,” says IndiGo chairman In the video released Monday, Mehta admitted that an…
As India’s digital lending boom grows, a dangerous parallel industry is expanding with it—fake loan apps that promise instant money but trap users in financial fraud, data theft, and blackmail. Cybersecurity experts, government agencies, and law-enforcement units have raised urgent warnings as cases spike nationwide. Growing Web of Fake Loan Apps Targeting Indians With the rapid rise of smartphones, UPI payments, and online lending, cybercriminals are now creating hundreds of illegal “loan apps” that mimic genuine fintech companies. These apps: ●Offer instant approvals with no paperwork ●Charge hidden fees and skyrocketing interest ●Demand access to contacts, photo galleries, and location…
In a major advisory affecting thousands of Indian visa applicants, the US Embassy in India has cautioned that anyone arriving for interviews on previously scheduled dates—after receiving a rescheduling email—will be denied entry at consulates. The warning comes as US missions across India face turmoil due to newly implemented social media vetting rules for H-1B and H-4 visa categories. Embassy Issues Urgent Advisory Amid Widespread Disruptions Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the embassy posted a clear message: “If you have received an email advising that your visa appointment has been rescheduled… arriving on your previously scheduled appointment date will result…
In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, few stories are as compelling as that of Devi Parikh, an Indian-origin AI scientist whose career has spanned global tech labs, prestigious universities, and now, entrepreneurship. From shaping Meta’s generative AI efforts to co-founding her own startup, Parikh’s journey is inspiring thousands of young tech aspirants worldwide. From Academia to Facebook AI Research: A Career Built Through Constant Reinvention Before becoming one of Meta’s most influential AI leaders, Parikh moved fluidly between research and teaching roles. Her turning point came in 2016, when she joined Facebook AI Research (FAIR) as a research scientist.…
A spectacular wedding celebration in Madhya Pradesh, meant to be a fairytale moment for a young couple, has unexpectedly turned into a storm of online trolling. What should have been a joyous occasion became a hot topic on social media, attracting racist remarks and harsh criticism — all under the phrase “power of money.” A Royal-Style Wedding Goes Viral for the Wrong Reasons The couple, whose stunning wedding visuals surfaced online, hosted a grand ceremony with extravagant décor, designer outfits, and a procession that resembled a royal parade. The event quickly went viral, with many admiring the beauty and scale…
In what could become one of the most dramatic social policy shifts in decades, Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to ease its long-standing ban on alcohol—potentially allowing select non-Muslim residents to legally purchase liquor for the first time in the kingdom’s modern history. Sources cited by Bloomberg indicate that the proposed change would extend alcohol access beyond diplomats, signalling a cautious but significant step in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s rapid modernization drive under Vision 2030. Who May Qualify? High-Income Non-Muslim Residents According to the report, Saudi officials are considering a tightly controlled system under which: ●Only non-Muslim foreign residents…