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New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Mental health: Need ‘ATCs' to ‘hear' their ‘Mayday calls'
'Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!' Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot of the ill-fated AI-171 Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick flight route, called out to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) seconds after taking off at 1.39 pm on June 12 from Ahmadabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Mayday call informed a helpless ATC that the aircraft was not achieving the thrust to sustain the take-off, and that they were 'falling'. Seconds later, the aircraft crashed into a medical college hostel, turning into a fireball, killing 241 of the 242 individuals on board and several others on the ground, taking the toll to 270. Each air tragedy shocks people, a sudden and unexpected halt on hopes, dreams and aspirations of not only those whose lives are consumed, but also their grieving near and dear ones. Relationships turn into mere memories of once-shared lives. It leaves a bitter after-taste of experiencing the lives of those known so closely being suddenly nipped in the bud, of lifelines mercilessly severed. A closure without explanations or justifications. This is what makes air tragedies more shocking – that one ill-fated incident can wipe out so many lives in one cruel swipe. Such tragedies evoke a lot of emotions, anger and frustration. However, there is another tragedy which is in the making, but fails to attract attention. There are 'Mayday calls', but not many hear them. They gradually move through a living disaster as they suffer in silence – which, if continued to be ignored, can lead them to live extremely disturbed and quality-affected lives, and worse, even consider extreme steps. This 'tragedy in the making' is mental illness, to which it is most difficult to put a number while estimating how widely it has spread. Hyper-competition is now embedded and accepted as 'part of life'. In an increasingly complicated world, in which the double-edged sword of 'social media' casts its negative impacts on sensitive minds, it works like a well-oiled machine to afflict a growing number of people with mental illness. The Covid-19 pandemic inflicted a cruel blow, bringing with it social isolation, job loss, and major disruption to healthcare and education, that made matters worse across age-groups.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
4 AISATS executives seen ‘partying' days after Ahmedabad crash fired
New Delhi: Airport services firm Air India SATS Services (AISATS) Private Limited on Friday said it has taken 'firm disciplinary action' against four executives for hosting a party at its office, days after a video clip of the gathering sparked criticism. Wreckage of an Air India aircraft, bound for London's Gatwick Airport, which crashed during take-off from an airport in Ahmedabad (REUTERS) Officials in the know of the development said the services of the four executives – chief operating officer Abraham Zachariah, two senior vice-presidents and the head of training – were terminated for their direct involvement in the party that appeared to have been hosted days after the Ahmedabad plane crash. AISATS is a joint venture between Tata Group-owned Air India and Singapore's SATS Ltd, a global provider of gateway and food solutions. In India, the company offers a range of airport services, including ground handling and cargo operations. In a statement, AISATS said it stood in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI 171 and expressed regret over the lapse in judgment shown in the internal video. 'At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI 171 and deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video. The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability,' its spokesperson said. The statement didn't mention when the party took place. The backlash began after a video posted on X on June 20, appeared to show AISATS staff dancing to music during an in-office celebration. Many people criticised the party that appeared to have been hosted just days after the London-bound Air India 171 flight crashed just outside Ahmedabad airport, killing around 260 people. The video sparked outrage on social media, with many users calling the event insensitive and disrespectful to the victims' families still mourning their loss. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is currently investigating the crash of AI-171.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Tatas suspend 4 after Air India SATS party video sparks outrage
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Following public backlash over a video showing SATS executives partying in their Gurugram office shortly after the June 12 Air India flight 171 crash, has taken disciplinary action against several people. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Four senior officials were suspended from Air India SATS, while multiple others were issued a warning, the company said on Friday. The video, which garnered over 3.8 million views on X, captured several executives dancing with loud music playing during a celebration at Air India SATS's Gurugram premises on June 20. The celebration was widely criticised as inappropriate and inconsiderate, particularly as affected families were still mourning. The AI-171 crash on June 12 resulted in fatalities of all crew members and passengers except one, along with casualties on the ground. "Air India SATS deeply regrets the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video," said a spokesperson of the company. "The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible," the spokesperson added.
The Print
a day ago
- Business
- The Print
Tata Sons holds first board meet after Air India plane crash
Tata Sons will be working with its majority shareholder Tata Trusts for furthering the relief efforts to those affected in the tragedy, they said. Chandrasekaran updated the board about the relief efforts and other aspects undertaken by the group since then, as per sources in the know. Mumbai, Jun 26 (PTI) Tata Sons held its first board meet after the Air India plane crash, where chairman N Chandrasekaran apprised the group leadership about the tragedy. The nine-member board, which oversees operations of over 100 companies in the salt-to-software group, also paid condolences to the deceased at the meeting. At least 270 people, including all but one of the 242 passengers and crew members on board the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick flight AI-171, were killed after the Boeing Dreamliner crashed soon after take-off on June 12. Tata group, which owns Air India, has declared a compensation of Rs 1 crore to each of the kin of all the deceased. As per reports, Chandrasekaran has taken direct control of Air India's daily operations. PTI AA HVA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Air India Crash: Tata Sons Mulling Trust For Affected Families, Likely To Allocate Rs 500 Crore
Last Updated: The Tata Group is reportedly planning a Rs 500 crore allocation through Tata Trusts to strengthen its relief measures after the Air India crash. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, in a first board meeting after the Air India plane crash, has apprised the group leadership that they would be working with its majority shareholder, Tata Trusts, for furthering the relief efforts to those affected in the tragedy. Chandrasekaran also briefed the group leadership about the relief efforts and other aspects undertaken by the group since the fatal accident. The nine-member board, which oversees operations of over 100 companies in the salt-to-software group, also paid condolences to the deceased at the meeting. According to a report with the Economic Times, approvals have been sought for an estimated Rs 500 crore allocation to the trust. Earlier, the Tata group, which owns Air India, had declared a compensation of Rs 1 crore to each of the kin of all the deceased. As per reports, Chandrasekaran has taken direct control of Air India's daily operations. At least 270 people, including all but one of the 242 passengers and crew members on board the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick flight AI-171, were killed after the Boeing Dreamliner crashed soon after take-off on June 12. Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines invested Rs 9,558 crore in loss-making Air India in 2024-25, with the promoters pumping in Rs 4,306 crore alone in March this year. The airline, being piloted by Tatas since January 2022, has embarked on an ambitious five-year transformation plan. In November 2024, Vistara, a joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines, was merged with Air India, following which the Singaporean carrier acquired a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India. In response to queries about fundraising, an Air India spokesperson told PTI on Wednesday that its shareholders have together infused fresh capital of more than Rs 9,500 crore in 2024-25 to meet the airline's capital expenditure requirements. Tata Sons invested Rs 3,224.82 crore, and Singapore Airlines put in Rs 6,333.18 crore in Air India, taking the total fund infusion to Rs 9,558 crore in the financial year ended March 2025. 'Pursuant to the merger of Vistara with Air India in November 2024, the shareholders have together infused fresh capital of over Rs 9,500 crore in the fiscal year 2024-25. The said infusion is to meet the company's requirement towards capital expenditure, working capital and growth initiatives," the Air India spokesperson said in a statement. In March this year, Tata Sons pumped in Rs 3,224.82 crore, and Singapore Airlines invested Rs 1,080.68 crore in Air India, according to regulatory filings accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler. Through the preferential allotment route, Tata Sons was issued little over 523 crore equity shares, and Singapore Airlines was allotted little more than 175 crore equity shares at a price of Rs 6.1632 apiece, the filings showed. The equity shares, having a face value of Rs 4 apiece, were issued with a premium of Rs 2.1632 per equity share. They were allotted on March 20. Prior to the funding in March, Singapore Airlines had invested Rs 5,252.5 crore in Air India in 2024-25. For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, Air India Group's loss before exceptional items stood at Rs 8,033.1 crore while revenues were Rs 56,366.8 crore, as per the provisional figures mentioned in the filings. First Published: June 27, 2025, 09:29 IST
