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Elle
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Leo Season Combined With Mercury In Retrograde Brings Bold Energy — and Major Drama
There won't be a shortage of scroll-stopping moments in the final weeks of July. Leo season kicks off on the 22nd, followed by a Leo new moon on the 24th. Oh, and Mercury is retrograde in Leo from July 18 to August 11. This cosmic recipe is stacked for drama. The only question is: Will you play an active role in the performance—or nibble on popcorn and make it a spectator sport? No matter your choice this Leo season, it wouldn't hurt to borrow the 'sensitive gangster' vibe of Love Island USA season 7 winner Amaya Espinal. Lead with your heart—but don't let people toy with your emotions. And if that means keeping your options open until someone comes along who fits the bill? So be it. Like 'Amaya Papaya,' you might just come out the winner. You can read your daily horoscope here Another Leo-coded hero to look to this month? Jessica, the fun, messy main character played by Megan Stalter in Lena Dunham's new Netflix series, Too Much. (Though we don't necessarily condone breaking into your ex's apartment or discussing UTIs at your boss's dinner party.) Even so, Stalter's Jessica lets it all hang out, which is exactly what captures the heart of British indie rocker Felix, played by Will Sharpe. This is Leo season gold! But beware: It's definitely possible to hit the oversaturation point this summer. Once Mercury is in retrograde, endearing traits can suddenly feel performative. Behaviours that once garnered rave reviews could get the old 'not tonight, babe.' And if that goes down? Well, with Mercury in reverse, self-reflection is warranted. Is it them? Is it you? Is it both of you? We like to think of self-expression happening in two separate fields: the individual field and the relational field. The individual field is all about you doing you—other people's opinions be damned. The relational field demands accountability. Are you tuning in to the other person's energy? Are you interested in meeting them where they are, while also being your authentic self? This is a skill worth polishing. At its best, Leo energy feels more like interactive theater than a Broadway performance. While Leo season is usually a time for unfettered experimentation, in 2025, we'll need to pull back a touch. But don't stem the tide of ideas that flow in. There will be many, especially near the Leo new moon on July 24. Capture them all for consideration in your Notes app, on a mood board, whatever. There are bound to be some gems in there. Mercury retrograde is a great time for reviewing all the half-started projects and plans that are gathering dust in your archives. Just save any hard launches for Virgo season, when common sense prevails once again. In the meantime, make the most of Leo's playful vibes. Dance on rooftops, flirt at swim-up bars, meet friends for umbrella drinks and ridiculous gossip. This is the zodiac sign ruled by the life-giving sun, after all, and it's time we all enjoyed that shine. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Ophira and Tali Edut (The AstroTwins) are among the most sought-after astrologers and intuitive advisors of our times. As the longtime resident astrologers for ELLE Magazine and the authors of over 20 books, they are the advisors to a roster of CEOs, celebrities, global leaders and successful entrepreneurs. They've read charts for celebrities the likes of Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, and Emma Roberts. Their new book, The Astrology Advantage (Simon & Schuster), introduces The AstroTwins' revolutionary I*AM System, which simplifies the birth chart into three archetypes: Innovator, Authority, and Maven. On television, The AstroTwins have appeared as guest experts for Bravo, MTV, 'Good Morning America,' and the 'Today' show, and created the first streaming reality TV dating show based on astrology, Cosmic Love (Amazon Prime Video, 2022). Their work on the subject of 'spiritual technology' as an essential tool for business success has been featured in Fast Company and at leadership conferences around the world. Ophira and Tali have taught thousands of people their methods through their online platform, and at their signature retreats. Graduates of The University of Michigan, Ophira and Tali grew up in Detroit and currently live in New York and Seattle.
India Today
7 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
IIT Madras launches India's lightest active wheelchair
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) today announced the launch of YD One - India's lightest active wheelchair and the country's first indigenously developed precision-built mono-tube rigid-frame wheelchair, designed to match the world's best. Built to international standards, YD One is fully customised for each user's body, posture, and daily mobility needs. Weighing just 9 kilograms, its ultra-lightweight, precision-engineered design delivers maximum strength and energy efficiency while making it effortless to lift, handle, and stow in cars, autos, or public One was launched today (16th July 2025) in the IIT Madras campus in the presence of Chief Guest Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur, Nau Sena Medal, Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces); Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras; Project Coordinator Dr. Manish Anand, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras; Dr. Ravinder Singh, Scientist, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR); and other dignitaries and stakeholders. Across the world, the wheelchair is too often seen as a universal symbol of disability - something that confines or restricts its user. This narrative must change. A wheelchair, when built right, is not a burden but an enabler of independence, mobility, and full participation in for millions, the reality remains grim: most still rely on heavy, poorly fitted hospital-style wheelchairs designed for short-term indoor use. These chairs make it hard to move freely and force people to be pushed around by others - limiting comfort, freedom, and One transforms this reality. Built with precision-engineered geometry and aerospace-grade materials, it delivers the kind of high-performance, ultra-light mobility once only possible through expensive imports - but at a fraction of the cost. Minimalistic, stylish, and fully customised, YD One is not something users are bound to - it's something they are proud to own, a device that expands their world rather than shrinking it. Addressing the launch event, Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur, Nau Sena Medal, Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces), said, "In IIT Madras, the innovations and the products that are coming are coming with a heart. They are for with everyday usage and are for people who need it the most. Let me assure you that your work does not need to stay in a lab or at a prototype stage. It has to come into the real world. The Armed Forces have just been sanctioned a Centre for Advanced Research by the ICMR. They are going to be collaborating with IIT Madras and other start-ups to do the final medical validation, practical usage and the safety certification of all the innovative products that are coming out of this ecosystem."advertisementDelivering an addressing on 'Enabling Independence,' Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur added, "Today, True independence means inclusion, dignity and self-reliance for each and every citizen of this country, regardless of their background, ability and circumstances. WHO has given a figure where they say that almost 15% of the global population suffers from some form of disability. In absolute numbers, this amounts to almost 1.3 to 1.9 billion and this number is going up. It is estimated that by 2058, this will be 2.5 billion, which is a huge number."Further, Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur said, "As we get close to 100 years post-independence, We need to reflect on a deeper and a more evolving meaning of Independence for us. Independence is not merely personal, it is social, economic and technological. It is the freedom of a visually-impaired student to navigate a campus independently. Its the independence of a stroke survivor to communicate with his or her loved ones. It is the right of a rural women to access digital health. And it is the power of a veteran amputee to walk unassisted, if possible. In the armed forces, we see this pursuit of independence not in theory but we see it happening in true cases every day."advertisementCongratulating the team behind YD One, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, "An inclusive society is fundamental for the prosperity of our country and technology should play a crucial role in ensuring the same. This is yet another demonstration of IIT Madras' commitment to this goal."Highlighting the vision behind this product, Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan, Head, TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development, IIT Madras, who pioneered this project, said, "10 years ago, when R2D2 was established, we set out to change the assistive device landscape in India through world-class products to meet Indian needs primarily. We have realised that our products are well-designed and provide unique advantages in global markets as well, and we are proud to work with our passionate startups (first NeoMotion, now Thryv Mobility) to provide affordable choices and freedom to wheelchair users everywhere with YD One and more products to come."To bring YD One to market, the research team partnered with Thryv Mobility, an IIT Madras-incubated startup that will manufacture the wheelchairs locally to global benchmarks, ensuring each chair is truly bespoke and affordable to users in India and emerging markets. advertisementIndustry Partner Dr. Rejin John Varghese, Co-Founder and Head, Research and Development, Thryv Mobility, said, "Together with IIT Madras, we aim to ensure these wheelchairs are manufactured indigenously to global standards and offered at a price point that makes high-performance mobility accessible to those who need it the most."Adding to this, Project Coordinator Dr. Manish Anand, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, said, "YD One marks a new milestone in our journey to address the need for world-class mobility solutions at affordable price points for the Indian and global markets. It emerged as a need from the users and was co-designed with inputs from users, caregivers and clinical professionals at every stage."YD One's launch is supported by Trimble CSR initiative, which is providing the first 20 wheelchairs to deserving users, while RRD and Schueco India have stepped forward to support future provisioning - helping ensure that high-quality, active mobility becomes an everyday reality for those who need it the most. - Ends
South China Morning Post
15-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover' that's set to anger Beijing
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is planning a US 'stopover' trip in August that could take him to New York and Texas en route to South America, sources said, a move that is bound to anger Beijing. On Monday, Paraguayan President Santiago Pena confirmed that Lai would visit his country next month. Paraguay is the only country in South America and one of only 12 worldwide to recognise the self-governing island , down from 22 a decade ago. Analysts said Lai might add Guatemala and Belize, two of the other larger countries in the region, to his itinerary. Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is currently in Paraguay celebrating the 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations with a business delegation, seen as a preparatory step for the presidential visit. Two people who declined to speak publicly said they believed the choice of a New York stop was driven by its status as a global financial capital – without the political symbolism of visiting Washington that would hugely anger Beijing – while Houston had a large Taiwanese audience and business community. William Lai (left) observes a drill at a naval base in Kaohsiung on Monday, part of the annual Han Kuang military exercise. Photo: EPA Analysts say one factor that could derail the stopover would be relatively better US-China ties , which could prompt the US president to cancel Lai's visit in order to avoid jeopardising a summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Air India pilot's mistake uncovered in report 'couldn't have been accident'
An aviation expert said the alleged fatal error made moments before tragic Air India Flight 171 crashed would not have been an easy one to make due to fuel switch design The alleged fatal mistake made by the pilots on the doomed Air India flight that crashed was not an easy one to make, an aviation expert has said. A preliminary report into the crash, that killed 241 onboard the flight, claimed the fuel switches to the engine were reportedly cut off prior to the tragic air disaster. An expert has since claimed these switches are the kind used on every flight, and designed so that this cannot easily "accidentally" happen. The London Gatwick -bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport on June 12. A preliminary report from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, published on Friday, said both of the plane's fuel switches moved to the "cut-off" position "immediately" after take-off, stopping fuel supply to the engine. This report said: "In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why did he cut-off. The other pilot responded that he did not do so." The switches were then returned to their normal inflight position, which triggered an automatic engine relight and a thrust recovery procedure. While the engines started to recover, one of the pilots transmitted a "mayday, mayday, mayday" message before the plane was seen by air traffic control to crash outside the airport. Aviation expert Professor Graham Braithwaite, at Cranfield University, said these fuel switches are used at the end of every flight and in emergency scenarios such as a fire. They are designed so they cannot easily be "accidentally" turned off and pilots would generally run through a checklist before doing so, he added. The professor said: "For obvious reasons, the two switches are a distance apart, so not a huge distance, but enough that you couldn't accidentally switch two when you're trying to switch one. "So it's not like the lights in your house, where they're right next to each other, so there is some space between them. They're in that centre console, so that's in between the two pilots, so they can each reach them with the same ease." Professor Braithwaite said if the switch had been touched by a person at below 1,000 feet, it would have been a "very unusual thing to do". He said: "It's not the point of flight where you try and call for your coffee, it's a period of flight where your focus is very, very clear, and that first 1,000 feet, it's about keeping the airplane climbing and that's not about clicking switches." The professor added: "I could see why a nervous flyer would be nervous at the thought that it's possible to shut both engines down at a critical stage in flight, but for whatever reason, and that there are a number of things that are in place to stop it from accidentally happening." The doomed aircraft was around 11 years old, the fuel switches had been changed two years ago, and the crash was a "really, really unusual event", according to Professor Braithwaite. Of the next stage of the investigation, he said: "If somebody did wilfully move a switch, then was it on the one hand a wilful active sabotage, in which case the investigation changes considerably, because this safety investigation that published the report yesterday will not be leading on that, that would be a police investigation. "So that would change at that point, but if it wasn't clear that it was that wilful action, you'd be looking at, well, what kind of mistake might somebody have made?" If the final investigation takes more than a year to complete, an interim report would be issued on the anniversary of the crash, Professor Braithwaite said, adding that interim recommendations could be made at any time. The preliminary report said all crew members had been breathalysed on their arrival at Ahmedabad airport, and found they were "fit to operate the flight". No significant bird activity was spotted near the flight path and the aircraft started to lose altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. Both engines were retrieved from the wreckage and quarantined at a hangar in the nearby airport. Investigators have identified "components of interest for further examinations", the report says. An Air India spokesman said: "Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident. We continue to mourn the loss and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time." The spokesman added: "Air India is working closely with stakeholders, including regulators. We continue to fully co-operate with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and other authorities as their investigation progresses. Given the active nature of the investigation, we are unable to comment on specific details and refer all such inquiries to the AAIB."
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Air India pilot's chilling question seconds before deadly crash revealed – as probe finds switch issue flagged in 2018
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ONE of the pilots operating the doomed Air India flight asked why fuel was cut off just seconds after takeoff, a preliminary report has found. Initial investigation of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's Black Box indicates a possibility that the pilots may have made an error while operating the flight bound for London. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 12 People look at the debris of an Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad of India's Gujarat state Credit: Alamy 12 A view of the site where a plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Credit: Getty 12 Debris at the site of a plane crash near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Credit: EPA 12 Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was the lead pilot 12 Clive Kunder was the co-pilot on the doomed flight 12 The plane seconds before disaster with its landing gear still extended Credit: x/nchorAnandN All but one of the 242 passengers and crew died when the flight crashed into a medical hostel just seconds after taking off - with Vishwash Ramesh, 40, the only one to survive. Another 19 people were killed on the ground in Ahmedabad. A 15-page preliminary report into the crash, released by the Indian authorities last night, indicates switches to the engines' fuel supplies were moved from the "RUN" position to "CUTOFF". "The Engine N1 and N2 began to decrease from their take-off values as the fuel supply to the engines was cut off," the report said. This could have triggered a loss of thrust, which resulted in the jet ploughing into a medical college. Analysis of the cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots asked: 'Why did you cut off?" To which the other pilot replied: 'I didn't." Though the report does not identify which comments were made by the flight's captain and which were made by the first officer. Another sign that the switches were turned off was the deployment of the plane's emergency power system, a ram air turbine or RAT, which was pictured hanging down from the flight during its last moments. Fuel switches are typically flipped to "CUTOFF" position after a flight safely touches down and reaches the airport gate. Second-by-second breakdown of Air India jet disaster from mayday call to horror crash – all within a minute of takeoff Or it is done in case of a certain emergency situation, such as the event of an engine fire. But the inconclusive report, which came after 30 days of the crash, does not indicate that the flight encountered any such emergency situation. It is almost impossible to turn the switches off accidentally - they must be pulled up and locked before flipping - a safety design feature that was introduced decades ago. Protective guards are further installed to minimise the risks - raising further questions as to why the fuel switches in the Air India flight were turned off. Sources say the black box analysis has so far been unable to rule out 'improper, inadvertent or intentional' action that caused them to be flipped. Interestingly, the report points out that the US Federal Aviation Administration in 2018 issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) - highlighting that a few Boeing 737 fuel control switches were installed with the locking feature disengaged. But it was not deemed unsafe, and no Airworthiness Directive (AD) - a legally enforceable regulation to correct unsafe conditions in a product - was issued. It is worth noting that the same switch design is used in Boeing 787-8 aircraft, including Air India's VT-ANB Dreamliner in question. 12 A cockpit of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft Credit: Getty 12 Rescue officials work at the site where the Air India flight crashed Credit: AFP 12 The plane crashed into a doctor's hostel Credit: EPA 12 The report also found that pilots were able to restart one of the engines, but failed to stop the plane from decelerating. No significant bird activity was observed in the vicinity of the plane's flight path, the report added. The initial investigation was led by a panel including the Indian authorities and experts from Boeing US and the UK. Pilot Sumeet Sabharwal and co-pilot Clive Kunder had more than 14,000 hours of flying experience between them - including some 9,000 hours on the 787. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 passengers on board - including 53 Brits - smashed into a doctors' hostel in Ahmedabad in the west of India. The plane was headed to London Gatwick with 232 passengers and 10 crew on board when it crashed just seconds after take-off. The Dreamliner lost contact just seconds after take-off, according to flight tracking website Flightradar. A final alert was last logged less than a minute after it started the journey from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Seconds before the crash, the Boeing was filmed flying low over the Meghani Nagar residential area with the pilots appearing to be in a desperate bid to keep the plane in the air. Moments later, it was seen disappearing behind buildings before a huge blast was seen in the distance. Brit passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, was the sole survivor of the fatal crash. He cheated death after being flung from seat 11A on the flaming Air India jet - escaping with minor injuries and filmed walking away after the wreck. Incredible footage showed him walking away from the wreckage almost unscathed. Flanked by the locals, he can be seen making his way towards an ambulance with blood caking his face. Speaking in Hindi, he says: "I just got out of the plane, it exploded." 12 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the only survivor in an Air India plane crash at a hospital in Ahmedabad Credit: Alamy 12 Vishwash Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India crash, poses for the first time since the disaster Credit: Dan Charity
