To Mr. N. Chandrasekaran Chairman, Air India Subject: When Silence Speaks Louder Than Leadership Dear Mr. Chandrasekaran, They say leadership is about showing up — not just in boardrooms, but in moments that truly matter. Today on June 17th when Capt. Sumit Sabherwal — the

This is a challenge of different kind for Air India, but tough nonetheless. Hundreds of Air India crew - cockpit and cabin - are calling in sick since the June 12 crash. Some have resigned too. Story The Morning Context themorningcontext.com/business/after…

What a fascinating story by Anmol Shrivastava & IG #AI171

When confronted by catastrophic events we need journalism to rise to the occasion. Deeply researched and painstakingly pieced together by Founding Fuel Anmol + IG 3 parts on how the aviation sector has to work to avert another tragedy like AI171 foundingfuel.com/article/part-2…

This thread—albeit long—by Pranav is worth a read.

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A coastal forest in the 100 acres of open space created by the coastal road reclamation? Will माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC use Mumbai Coastal Forest plan as the starting point for Reliance Industries Limited How can citizens make it happen? New episode of #keeptalking is up now youtu.be/B-hKse1Ke4g?si…

Here’s Founding Fuel on the Prelim Report released by the AAIB on AI171. On the back of their series by IG and Anmol Shrivastava on the investigation and how it unfolds this is the information and perspective you can rely on foundingfuel.com/article/ai171-…

IG: #AI171: Human Error, Design Flaw, or Something Else? Read on Founding Fuel foundingfuel.com/article/ai171-… #Technology

BREAKING: Airlines have started checking the locking mechanism of fuel switches in Boeing 787 aircraft following the Air India crash report. This is despite the FAA & Boeing stating that the locking mechanism is safe: m.economictimes.com/industry/trans… #aviation

New: -AAIB issues note on @AirIndia crash post The Wall Street Journal report that pretty much lays blame on pilot -Says section of int'l media drawing conclusions based on selective & unverified reporting -Asks people to wait for root causes Perhaps AAIB should release CVR transcript too ✈️

This is worth a read that questions the pilot action theory. Written by IG someone I respect. A lot hinges on the accuracy of the timeline though. I hope more reporters produce quality analysis rather than just giving opinions. foundingfuel.com/article/not-th…

So unacceptable that western media is exclusively peddling pilot fault narrative. Glad that IG has done this expert research. Last few years have been full of stories of Boeing whistleblowers expiring. foundingfuel.com/article/not-th…

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#ICYMI In my latest for @foundingf, I reconstruct the first 61 seconds of AI171. The emerging evidence? Points to a likely systems failure—not pilot error. Read the full breakdown: foundingfuel.com/article/not-th… #AviationSafety #AirIndia

Someone please ask Manjrekar to stop talking when the bowler starts his run. Do gyan before and after but let us watch the main action in peace. Jio needs to supply an ambient sound only option. Raunak Kapoor

youtube.com/shorts/Qvsc2gp… India is Incredible! Why can't it be garbage free too? #garbagefreeindia. Each one of us has a role to play!

Meghnad Desai 10 July 1940 - 29 July 2025 I was privileged to work with him at the Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics in Mumbai. A distinguished economist, a multifaceted writer and a great conversationalist. His 1974 book on Marxian economics is a classic.

Bonding over a crisp masala dosa or idli with a crunchy vada, and rounding it off with a hot cup of tea or coffee — it’s a ritual many of us cherish. Especially when we’re away from our hometown. For as long as I can remember, there’s always been an Udupi hotel in the