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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Air India pilot's haunting plea when he left home on day of deadly crash as probe ‘confirms he turned off fuel switches'
AIR INDIA'S captain made a haunting plea as he left home on the day of the deadly crash. Sumeet Sabharwal gave an eerie message to a security guard at his Mumbai apartment complex before 8 Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was the lead pilot of the doomed Air India flight 8 The plane seconds before disaster 8 A firefighter stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, India Credit: Reuters 'Please, take care of papa. I will be back soon,' the 56-year-old pilot reportedly told guard Sunil Lokhande. It was the last thing he ever said at home before Lokhande, the security guard at Sabharwal's residence in Jal Vayu Vihar, Mumbai, recalled what can now be understood as the pilot's final goodbye. He told The Telegraph: 'I can't forget that last moment, when he ran his hand through his hair, like he always did, and said, 'How are you Mr Lokhande. Please, take care of papa, and I will be back soon.' Read more on Air India crash 'He smiled and went away. You'd never guess he carried any sadness inside.' Lokhande added: '[Sabharwal] would visit home for two or three days and take his father for an evening walk regularly. 'Buy vegetables and fruits. He would often share fruits with me and would give money to buy meals or tea.' Crash probe Now, investigators say the experienced pilot may have Most read in The Sun According to cockpit recordings, the co-pilot can be heard asking: 'Why did you cut off?' Sabharwal replied, apparently eerily calm: 'I didn't.' 'Human hand' HAD to be involved in Air India crash disaster, pilot says…as he reveals billions-to-one odds of tech fault But US investigators, reviewing flight data, say the The Boeing 787 Dreamliner plunged into a hotel housing medical students just 30 seconds after takeoff. A total of 241 passengers and crew plus 19 people on the ground were killed in the tragedy. And only Captain's personal struggles Three days before the crash, Sabharwal reportedly told his elderly dad, Pushkaraj, he was planning to resign from Air India and move home permanently to care for him. His former colleague Neil Pais told The Telegraph: 'He was actually considering early retirement in the next couple of years. 'His father is very old, and he was going to look after him full time. That was the plan.' Sabharwal had reportedly He had also separated from his wife and relocated from Dehli to Mumbai to be closer to his dad. 8 A cockpit view of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner shows the fuel switch; Annotations by The Sun Graphics 8 An image showing how the fuel cut off switches have to be deliberately 'unlocked' before being moved Veteran pilot under scrutiny Captain Sabharwal had logged over 15,000 flying hours and was known as a calm, capable flyer. He had never been involved in a major incident until Flight 171. But his mental health is now under review. Despite passing a Class I medical exam in September, The Telegraph reports that Indian investigators are probing claims he previously took leave for depression. Friends and colleagues described him as humble, gentle and intensely private. 'Human hand involved' Aviation experts say the switches used to cut off fuel are physically guarded and require deliberate manual action to move. There is no emergency scenario where both engines would be shut down after takeoff. Captain Steve Scheibner said: 'When you place both fuel cutoff switches to cut off, that will fuel-starve the engines and they'll both flame out. 'There is no universe where there's any procedure ever in the history of commercial flight where you place both fuel control switches to cut off, leave them there for 10 seconds, right after rotate.' He added there was a 8 Landing gear of the Air India plane crashed directly on the BJ Medical College Credit: Getty 8 The Boeing 787 Dreamliner plummeted into a doctors' hostel 8 Clive Kunder was the co-pilot on the doomed flight Credit: Pixel8000 The seasoned pilot and respected aviation analyst, told Piers Morgan Uncensored: 'My take on it is that the aeroplane was operating exactly the way it was designed, I don't think there was anything wrong with this particular aircraft. 'Some things are plain and some things are clear, whether it was intentional, placing of the fuel control switches to cut off, or unintentional, that's two different things. 'But I really firmly believe that there had to be a human hand on both of those for them to go to cut off.' Investigation ongoing India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a US officials believe the evidence suggests deliberate human action. Some sources claim a criminal probe may be warranted if the crash had occurred on American soil. Air India says it is cooperating fully but declined to comment on the findings. 'We continue to mourn the loss,' a spokesperson said. 'Given the active nature of the investigation, we are unable to comment on specific details and refer all such enquiries to the AAIB.' Key findings of Air India preliminary crash report Dual engine shutdown - fuel cutoff switches moved from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' Confusion between pilots - cockpit audio confirms one pilot asked 'why did you cut off', the other replied 'I didn't' RAT deployed - as seen in CCTV footage before the crash, the ram air turbine (RAT) which acts as a backup power source in case of emergencies had deployed Engine relight attempted - fuel switches were found returned to 'RUN' at crash site 32 seconds - the time the aircraft was airborne before it crashed Thrust levers mismatch - Thrust levers found at idle but black box data shows takeoff thrust was still engaged Fuel test pass - fuel was clean without any contamination Normal take-off set-up - Flaps and landing gear correctly configured No bird activity - clear skies, good visibility, light winds Pilot credentials clear - both medically fit and rested No sabotage detected - although FAA alerted over a known fuel switch vulnerability not checked by Air India Aircraft loading - the flight was within weight and balance limits
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Air India pilot's haunting plea when he left home on day of deadly crash as probe ‘confirms he turned off fuel switches'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AIR INDIA'S captain made a haunting plea as he left home on the day of the deadly crash. Sumeet Sabharwal gave an eerie message to a security guard at his Mumbai apartment complex before heading to the cockpit of flight 171, according to The Telegraph. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was the lead pilot of the doomed Air India flight Credit: YouTube @Sheriff Hutton Bridge Cricket Club 8 The plane seconds before disaster 8 A firefighter stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, India Credit: Reuters 'Please, take care of papa. I will be back soon,' the 56-year-old pilot reportedly told guard Sunil Lokhande. It was the last thing he ever said at home before dying in the horror crash on June 12. Lokhande, the security guard at Sabharwal's residence in Jal Vayu Vihar, Mumbai, recalled what can now be understood as the pilot's final goodbye. He told The Telegraph: 'I can't forget that last moment, when he ran his hand through his hair, like he always did, and said, 'How are you Mr Lokhande. Please, take care of papa, and I will be back soon.' 'He smiled and went away. You'd never guess he carried any sadness inside.' Lokhande added: '[Sabharwal] would visit home for two or three days and take his father for an evening walk regularly. 'Buy vegetables and fruits. He would often share fruits with me and would give money to buy meals or tea.' Crash probe Now, investigators say the experienced pilot may have manually flipped both guarded fuel switches to the 'cut-off' position — a move aviation experts say could only have been deliberate. According to cockpit recordings, the co-pilot can be heard asking: 'Why did you cut off?' Sabharwal replied, apparently eerily calm: 'I didn't.' 'Human hand' HAD to be involved in Air India crash disaster, pilot says…as he reveals billions-to-one odds of tech fault But US investigators, reviewing flight data, say the switches were flipped one second apart — and then turned back on ten seconds later, too late to restart the engines. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner plunged into a hotel housing medical students just 30 seconds after takeoff. A total of 241 passengers and crew plus 19 people on the ground were killed in the tragedy. And only one person miraculously survived. Captain's personal struggles Three days before the crash, Sabharwal reportedly told his elderly dad, Pushkaraj, he was planning to resign from Air India and move home permanently to care for him. His former colleague Neil Pais told The Telegraph: 'He was actually considering early retirement in the next couple of years. 'His father is very old, and he was going to look after him full time. That was the plan.' Sabharwal had reportedly struggled with grief after his mum's death in 2022. He had also separated from his wife and relocated from Dehli to Mumbai to be closer to his dad. 8 A cockpit view of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner shows the fuel switch; Annotations by The Sun Graphics Credit: Getty 8 An image showing how the fuel cut off switches have to be deliberately 'unlocked' before being moved Veteran pilot under scrutiny Captain Sabharwal had logged over 15,000 flying hours and was known as a calm, capable flyer. He had never been involved in a major incident until Flight 171. But his mental health is now under review. Despite passing a Class I medical exam in September, The Telegraph reports that Indian investigators are probing claims he previously took leave for depression. Friends and colleagues described him as humble, gentle and intensely private. Some called him a 'hero,' others 'Sad Sack' — a nickname from his flying school days because of his melancholic eyes. 'Human hand involved' Aviation experts say the switches used to cut off fuel are physically guarded and require deliberate manual action to move. There is no emergency scenario where both engines would be shut down after takeoff. Captain Steve Scheibner said: 'When you place both fuel cutoff switches to cut off, that will fuel-starve the engines and they'll both flame out. 'There is no universe where there's any procedure ever in the history of commercial flight where you place both fuel control switches to cut off, leave them there for 10 seconds, right after rotate.' He added there was a "human hand" behind the tragedy of flight AI 171 - and insisted the aircraft itself was not to blame. 8 Landing gear of the Air India plane crashed directly on the BJ Medical College 8 The Boeing 787 Dreamliner plummeted into a doctors' hostel 8 Clive Kunder was the co-pilot on the doomed flight Credit: Pixel8000 The seasoned pilot and respected aviation analyst, told Piers Morgan Uncensored: 'My take on it is that the aeroplane was operating exactly the way it was designed, I don't think there was anything wrong with this particular aircraft. 'Some things are plain and some things are clear, whether it was intentional, placing of the fuel control switches to cut off, or unintentional, that's two different things. 'But I really firmly believe that there had to be a human hand on both of those for them to go to cut off.' Investigation ongoing India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a preliminary report, confirming the switches were flipped but stopping short of assigning blame. US officials believe the evidence suggests deliberate human action. Some sources claim a criminal probe may be warranted if the crash had occurred on American soil. Air India says it is cooperating fully but declined to comment on the findings. 'We continue to mourn the loss,' a spokesperson said. 'Given the active nature of the investigation, we are unable to comment on specific details and refer all such enquiries to the AAIB.'
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Ankita Lokhande shares her morning ‘detox', skincare routine for glowing skin: ‘Main pura juice peeti hun aur Vicky ko bhi pilaati hun'
Ankita Lokhande recently sat down for an engaging conversation with Rubina Dilaik on the new season of her Youtube podcast Kisine Bataya Nahi, where she detailed her morning routine. 'Subah uthhte hi mere paas ek bada sa tray aata hai jisme (I get a tray in the morning after waking up which contains) …soaked methi seeds and cinnamon water hota hai; there is one teaspoon mix of ajwain, jeera, saunf powder each, and there is a pure aloe vera slice cut fresh from the plant. There is also garlic, saffron water, shilajit paani. I take a vitamin C capsule. This is 1.5-2 litres of water. I started having this every morning as soon as I wake up. All these have brought changes in me,' said Lokhande, 40. That's not all. She also drinks a vegetable juice. 'There is a juice which is a mix of beetroot, coconut water, with overnight-soaked seeds. Main pura peeti hun aur Vicky ko bhi pilaati hun. (I have it, and even make my husband, Vicky Jain, drink it). The Pavitra Rishta actor emphasized that even if you slack a little during the day, 'the morning routine is extremely helpful.' 'That has really helped my skin, health, and sleep a lot. And you feel good about yourself. Then I take my shower, come back, and then do my puja for half an hour,' said Lokhande, to which Rubina commented, 'Looks like the entire detox happens in the morning itself'. Taking a cue from her admission, let's understand if these concoctions are necessary for glowing skin. Dt. Gulnaaz Shaikh, chief dietitian, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said many of these ingredients come from traditional wellness practices. 'For instance, fenugreek and cinnamon may help control blood sugar levels and improve metabolism. Cumin and carom seeds support digestion and reduce bloating. Aloe vera, when taken in moderation, may soothe the gut and promote skin health. Garlic paste can provide anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering effects. People often drink saffron water for mood balance and hormonal support. Additionally, Shilajit, if sourced safely, is seen as a natural energy booster. However, the overall benefit depends on consistency, portion size, and individual body type,' said Shaikh. Who can benefit from such morning drinks? According to Shaikh, people who feel bloated, sluggish, or seek natural ways to support digestion or metabolism may find some benefits. 'But again, it's not the same for everyone. Personalisation and moderation are essential. It's best to listen to your body and create a routine that meets your needs,' said Shaikh. Is it necessary to follow such an elaborate morning routine for health? Not at all, stressed Shaikh. 'While a mindful start to the day is helpful, you don't have to make it complicated. What matters more is finding what works for your lifestyle and body. If someone feels good following a specific routine and it is sustainable for them, that's great. For others, a balanced breakfast, proper hydration, and some movement may be just as effective,' shared Shaikh. What should one keep in mind before trying these home remedies? Shaikh emphasised that natural doesn't always mean safe. 'Allergies, medical conditions, or interactions with medications can cause issues. For example, it's important to check the purity of Shilajit. Not everyone can handle raw aloe vera or garlic on an empty stomach. Always try one ingredient at a time before mixing several together. If you're pregnant, diabetic, or taking medication, consult a healthcare provider first,' shared Shaikh. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
News18
06-07-2025
- General
- News18
Yay, It's Sunday! But Do You Know Whom To Thank For Your Off? This Mumbai Mill Worker
Last Updated: India's Sunday holiday tradition can be traced back to a 19th-century movement led by Mumbai mill worker leader Narayan Meghaji Lokhande. If you spent your Sunday lounging in bed, grabbing brunch with friends or catching up on sleep, you have someone rather unexpected to thank — not a government, not a king, but a determined mill worker from 19th-century Bombay (now Mumbai). An Instagram reel has sparked curiosity about the origins of the Sunday holiday in India — and surprisingly, it leads back to the fight of Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, a labour leader who once stood up for Bombay's mill workers. The reel, which blends history with storytelling, shares that while British officials in colonial India were granted Sundays off as early as 1843, most Indian workers were still expected to toil every day of the week. That started to change in 1883. Lokhande began pushing for weekly offs for mill workers in Bombay. His request was rejected repeatedly — for seven years. But Lokhande did not give up. Eventually, his persistence paid off. By 1890, Sunday came to be recognised as a weekly holiday for mill workers, and slowly, other businesses followed suit. Today, most Indians enjoy Sundays off, a luxury that traces back to that very struggle — something the reel highlights in an engaging, visual manner. It's a slice of history few of us were taught in school. But now, with such informative posts online, these lesser-known facts are finally getting the attention they deserve. Watch the video here: What Off Day Means For Hindus, Jains And Buddhists An opinion piece in the New Indian Express explains that the concept of a fixed weekly holiday like Sunday is largely borrowed from the West — particularly from Abrahamic religions like Christianity, Judaism and Islam, each of which have specific weekly days of worship and rest. In contrast, Indic traditions like Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism followed a different rhythm. The lunar calendar, rather than a rigid seven-day week, shaped people's schedules. Festivals lasted several days and often aligned with agricultural cycles, giving communities time to rest after intense periods of work. Days like Ekadashi (the 11th day of the lunar fortnight) were observed for fasting and prayer, but there was no universal day of rest observed by all. As the New Indian Express piece notes, even Buddhism's Uposatha — a day of meditation and cleansing — wasn't fixed to Sundays. In fact, countries like Sri Lanka observed it only on full and new moon days, and in Southeast Asia, it became more regular but still didn't dominate social life the way Sunday does today. The British introduced Sunday as a uniform day off in the 1840s, applying it across offices, factories, and educational institutions governed by their rules. Still, the average Indian worker remained unaffected by this change for decades. It wasn't until India's industrialisation picked up and new labour laws were enforced — such as the Factory Acts of 1881 and 1891 — that weekly offs became more formalised. So next time on a Sunday, when you're sipping coffee and scrolling Instagram, spare a thought for Narayan Meghaji Lokhande — the man who turned a dream of rest into a right. And maybe, hit replay on that reel. About the Author Buzz Staff First Published:
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dharashiv inspector & constable caught taking Rs 95,000 bribe from another police constable
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Inspector Maroti Shelke and constable Mukta Lokhande, of the Dharashiv rural police station, were arrested by the anti-corruption bureau on charges of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 95,000 from another woman constable to assist her son in an abetment to suicide case filed against him. Superintendent of police (ACB) Sandip Atole said the complainant, a 48-year-old woman, approached ACB officers alleging that Shelke and Lokhande demanded Rs 1 lakh as a bribe. "Lokhande allegedly made the demand on behalf of inspector Shelke as well as for herself to help the complainant's son," Atole said. Following the complaint, the ACB verified the allegations on Wednesday. During the verification at Dharashiv rural police station, Shelke directed the complainant to meet Lokhande. Later, at the govt guest house in Dharashiv, Lokhande accepted Rs 95,000 as the final bribe amount. A trap was then laid under the supervision of ACB deputy SP Yogesh Velapure. Around the planned time, Lokhande was caught red-handed accepting the Rs 95,000 bribe from the complainant in front of panch witnesses. She was immediately taken into custody. Inspector Shelke was arrested subsequently. Searches on both accused were conducted, and their mobile phones were seized. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Budget-Friendly Bedroom Makeover Guide SearchMore Learn More Undo A case has been registered against Lokhande under sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Shelke has been booked under section 12 of the same Act for allegedly encouraging the acceptance of the bribe. The ACB has appealed to citizens to report any incidents of bribery demands made by govt officials or intermediaries acting on their behalf.
