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Deccan Herald
12 hours ago
- Deccan Herald
Delhi-bound Air India Express flight cancelled due to technical snag, chaos at Ranchi airport
Ranchi: A Delhi-bound Air India flight was cancelled on Sunday due to a technical snag, causing a chaotic situation at the airport here, officials were seen arguing with the airline's staff about rescheduling.."The AIX (Air India Express) 1200 from Ranchi to Delhi has been cancelled due to a technical issue. While checking the aircraft before takeoff, the technical snag was detected," Airport director RR Maurya told Air India Express flight returns due to technical flight was scheduled to take off at 6 said some passengers were accommodated on other flights, while several others had their tickets cancelled. A few passengers were rescheduled for Monday, he said..A 39-year-old passenger, Faiz Anwar, told PTI, "We boarded the flight around 5.20 pm and waited till 7 pm when all of a sudden we were asked to deboard without providing any reason. I have to attend an important meeting in Delhi tomorrow, but they are not ready to reschedule my flight." He claimed there were many passengers, who had to catch connecting international flights from Delhi for the UK, the US and South Africa, but no one was there to pay heed to their requests.."There is complete mismanagement and chaos," he around 30 metres of the boundary wall on the southern side of the Birsa Munda Airport here collapsed on Sunday amid rain for over a month, according to an airport situation was promptly assessed, and immediate measures have been taken to ensure complete safety and security of the airport premises, it CISF personnel have been deployed to strengthen perimeter security, and the affected section of the wall has been barricaded as a precautionary step, the release said.."We have already initiated necessary actions to restore the boundary. Importantly, there has been no impact on airport operations, and all services continue to function smoothly. The safety and security of our passengers and facilities remain our highest priority," it added.
New Indian Express
14 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Delhi-bound Air India Express flight cancelled due to technical snag, chaos at Ranchi airport
RANCHI: A Delhi-bound Air India flight was cancelled on Sunday due to a technical snag, causing a chaotic situation at the airport here, officials said. Passengers were seen arguing with the airline's staff about rescheduling. "The AIX (Air India Express) 1200 from Ranchi to Delhi has been cancelled due to a technical issue. While checking the aircraft before takeoff, the technical snag was detected," Airport director RR Maurya told PTI. The flight was scheduled to take off at 6 pm. Maurya said some passengers were accommodated on other flights, while several others had their tickets cancelled. A few passengers were rescheduled for Monday, he said. A 39-year-old passenger, Faiz Anwar, told PTI, "We boarded the flight around 5. 20 pm and waited till 7 pm when all of a sudden we were asked to deboard without providing any reason. I have to attend an important meeting in Delhi tomorrow, but they are not ready to reschedule my flight."
India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Engineering Precision for Transforming Enterprise Security: The Research of Abdul Samad Mohammed
Abdul Samad Mohammed has been a dim yet lasting presence through the last decade in the ever-changing fields of modern SRE and platform infrastructure. Earlier on, Abdul built resilient systems in scaling automation frameworks and compliance into very complex multicloud environments. From systems running AIX and Linux, to container orchestration and DevSecOps principles, Abdul injected an operational rigor into an engineering discipline. These learnings manifested into research incarnations of Abdul's reflective thoughts, fluent domain knowledge, and deep comprehension of security, observability, and platform reliability. Such research represents the very surfacing of a highly production-oriented engineer's close-to-the-ground contributions to academic and applied research while never descending into abstraction. Abdul's latest papers show how his applied engineering experience-from system bootstrapping challenges to virtual cluster GPU integration-has shaped solutions to pressing challenges in AI-assisted security and scalable infrastructure. The studies yield solutions to practical considerations that are implementable, scalable, adaptable, and empirically tested. Advanced Techniques for AI/ML-Powered Threat Detection and Anomaly Analysis in Cloud SIEM Abdul discusses the major operational challenge: that older SIEMs do not detect threats well in modern cloud-native infrastructures in Abdul Samad Mohammed's Research and Applications paper in July 2022. Abdul sketches AI/ML-driven methods to detect security anomalies while simultaneously alleviating alert fatigue through smart correlation of data from various telemetry sources. From his production experience, Abdul innovated methods linking network traffic data, endpoint logs, and identity signals into coherent event correlation pipelines and he explains in the paper, 'Detecting anomalies is not solely a statistical problem; it must reflect operational behaviour shaped by workload, topology, and temporal access patterns.' This system view led to the building of ML workflows that gave context rather than noise to alerts. According to Abdul, predictive analytics should allow the elimination of threat vectors while maintaining performance-a sacrifice he would not make, after having spent years optimizing both system uptime and response times. Automating Security Incident Mitigation Using AI/ML-Driven SOAR Architectures Abdul's contribution is found in the discussion of threat remediation automation in high volume contexts (Advances in Deep Learning Techniques, Vol. 2, Issue 2, August 2022). This research obviously has the complexion of Abdul's own penchant for maintaining scalability and resilience in real-world considerations, which were among his primary tenets back in the SRE days. The adaptive playbooks proposed here use deep learning to autonomously implement remediation workflows for incidents. Abdul's experience with event-driven architectures and configuration drifts informed his SOAR deployment strategy for enterprise SOCs. From this perspective, Abdul has been implementing dynamic orchestration frameworks that react to context rather than relying on rules alone. 'Security playbooks must evolve with live context,' he writes, 'not with static assumptions.' Defining security automation as a learning process rather than a codified procedure stems from his early on-call triage days, where static alerts rarely led to valuable insights unless they were somehow enriched by real-time context. His deep knowledge of telemetry, NLP integration, and reinforcement-learning mechanisms make him a strong voice for SOAR orchestration logic. The playbooks that the research designed and validated are stated to reduce manual escalations while improving the accuracy of responses. His contribution to SOAR include algorithmic design and deployment issues focusing on modularity, cross-tool integration, and compliance alignment. Improvement of LLM Capabilities Through Vector-Databases Integration In the state-of-the-art paper 'Leveraging Vector Databases for Retrieval-Augmented Large Language Model Reasoning', published in the Journal of AI-Assisted Scientific Discovery, Vol. 4, Issue 1 of January 2024, Abdul tackles the task of optimizing LLM workflows with vector search integration, showing how he deftly applies systems knowhow to this newly emergent LLM and secure reasoning domain. Based on his background in hybrid infrastructure management and data-intensive pipelines, Abdul approaches the LLM problem with a mindset concerning high-availability systems and secure access controls. The research described in this paper outlines a blueprint for deployment of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) frameworks leveraging vector databases to improve the precision of queries and data traceability of LLM responses. Abdul states: 'Vector search integration must complement language model inference without introducing latency or compromising data governance.' This view presented an architectural design balancing the often conflicting trade-offs between query latency, memory indexing, and securely retrieving. Abdul's main contributions concern the architecture that systematizes bridging language models with enterprise-grade infrastructure to ensure implementations of RAG address performance, traceability, and compliance issues. His experience with containerized workloads, GPU clusters, and identity access proxies positions him to contribute even further with a pragmatic deployment approach so the paper's recommendations can transition into production environments. The orientation in the paper on verifiable and low-latency retrieval marries well with Abdul's overarching interest in operational professionalism. Grounded in Practice, Built for Impact Abdul Samad Mohammed, throughout his research, followed a common pattern: translating production problems into scalable, research-backed frameworks. His applications, whether it be to make SIEM more responsive, to automate SOAR response loops, or to optimize LLM infrastructure, are deeply anchored in operational practice. These studies reflect not just a technical rigor but also a mindset shaped by many years spent solving real-world systems problems. His research draws strength from his career spent in the field, supporting critical services, infrastructure scale-out management, and ensuring compliance in a high-availability platform. Carrying these from the field into the academic arena, Abdul has proposed plausible solutions ready for organizational adoption.
Telegraph
04-07-2025
- General
- Telegraph
How magnums of wine are bucking the trend of miserable moderation
With magnums, you really want a wine you can settle into which probably explains why, in summer, the most popular wine to pour from magnum is rosé. Naturally, you can now find the hugely popular La Vieille Ferme (aka Chicken Wine) brand in magnums (Morrisons, £16) while the Provence rosé brand AIX forged its reputation by selling in magnums (Majestic, £36) as well as even bigger bottles; has AIX in 3-litre jeroboams as well as 6-litre methuselahs and 15-litre nebuchadnezzars, a show-off size that holds the equivalent of 20 normal bottles of wine, weighs about 38kg and is completely impractical to pour, requiring either a specialist cradle to hold them or a chiropractor to sort your neck out afterwards. Prosecco is another big-bottle favourite, which is why you find magnums of it on the supermarket shelf, while Arcedeckne-Butler says that, during warmer weather, Private Cellar customers also buy a lot of magnums of lighter reds: a Private Cellar top seller is Weingut Mehofer Pinot Noir Neudegg, Weingut Mehofer 2022, Austria (£42 for a magnum), a fruity and refreshing red that could be served chilled. As you might expect, in the run up to Christmas 'claret magnums top the charts,' says Astbury. 'And then there is champagne, which people buy for parties or as presents. Generally speaking, magnums of white are less of a thing and, for us, are driven by the classics. We always have magnums of chablis, sancerre and white burgundy in stock, ready to chill and pour. And several of our en primeur burgundy whites are available in magnum, from bourgogne blanc up to grand cru level. The volumes are never big, but we love magnums and it's great to be able to offer them.' The mention of en primeur (wine, generally good stuff, sold while it's still in the barrel) raises another point: the ratio of surface area to volume provided by a magnum is thought to offer the best conditions for ageing fine wines, another reason why collectors go for them. But most of all, magnums are about mood. Opening a magnum of Muga Rioja at a small lunch I cooked for my 40th felt special, while one of the most fun wine dinners I've been to was hosted by generous colleagues Tim Atkin and Kate Janecek who liberated magnums from their cellars to share with a dozen or so friends round a table with very lively chat. One last thing: magnums often cost a little more than two single bottles, due to the higher cost of the bottle and smaller volumes sold. But it's not much to pay to exude upbeat, feast-vibes and commitment to relaxation.
Techday NZ
26-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett to lead new era of growth
Spectrum has appointed Marty Bennett as its new Country Manager, marking a shift towards stability, governance and renewed focus for the IT services company in New Zealand. The move introduces a leadership change aimed at reinforcing Spectrum's service to essential sectors across the country. With over two decades of technology sector experience, Bennett brings a background in operational oversight and a clear understanding of the local market. The company, based in Auckland, has positioned this appointment as a reset for its direction and priorities. Bennett commented on his appointment, highlighting the history and aims of the company. He stated, "I am incredibly honoured to lead Spectrum into what is a new chapter for our company. Spectrum has a proud 24-year history as a Kiwi business started out of a tiny office in west Auckland. My plan for Spectrum's immediate future is to build upon this strong heritage with renewed vigour we will continue to operate with the highest standards of governance, champion our 'People First' approach, whilst remaining agile and innovative. We have a compelling story of resilience that has brought us to this point. Our journey started building and managing 'big tin' infrastructure for some household names; banks, trains, power companies, manufacturers & government agencies. Whilst we've had a few bumps along the way, and who in IT hasn't in the last 18 months? Things at Spectrum are going from strength to strength. In terms of the details of the bumps, I am 100% focused on looking forward, so I'll leave it to our owner, Paul Tomlinson, to elaborate in the coming weeks." Spectrum's new leadership seeks to assure stakeholders of its strategic continuity, commitment to local operation and investment, and continued focus on staff and clients. Bennett made clear the company's ownership status and future plans, saying, "Regardless of what you may have heard, Spectrum is unequivocally not for sale. We are a proudly Kiwi-owned and operated company, and we are making significant investments in our future here in New Zealand. A key part of this investment is in our people, having met all our staff and clients over the last few weeks, I'm delighted that we are built on an incredibly talented, dedicated and hard-working foundation. Our team has stuck with us through the recent changes and continue to give our clients their all. We have embarked on a significant hiring drive, seeking talented individuals, especially engineers, to join our exceptional team as we gear up for growth and new projects. From a client perspective it was heartening to hear first-hand such positive feedback, considering the challenges this business has faced. Looking forward, we'll focus on our key pillars: Platform-as-a-Service, Network-as-a-Service, Data Protection, Systems Engineering, and IBM Power/AIX. Keep an eye out for more announcements; our new CTO will soon elaborate on the exciting technological opportunities this expansion will support." Governance and people Bennett has announced plans to strengthen the company's board and advisory structures, aiming to maintain best-practice corporate governance. The Country Manager noted a particular emphasis on Spectrum's continued commitment towards data stewardship. He restated, according to the company's ethos, that data would continue to be treated "with dignity and respect," and described data as a taonga (treasure). The management team recently involved all employees in planning the business's strategy for the coming year, using what they refer to as Group Wisdom and Radical Candor, an approach that Bennett indicated would be expanded upon at a later date. He commented, "Last week during our all-hands day we set our Strategy Initiatives for this year using Group Wisdom [all staff voted] and Radical Candor [more about that later]. We are looking forward with great optimism. Our team is energized, we are expanding, and we are ready to deepen our partnerships across New Zealand." Future direction Spectrum stated it is focusing on five core technology pillars: Platform-as-a-Service, Network-as-a-Service, Data Protection, Systems Engineering, and IBM Power/AIX services. The company has begun recruiting for several roles, with a particular focus on engineering capabilities. "Spectrum has a proud 24-year history as a Kiwi business started out of a tiny office in west Auckland. My plan for Spectrum's immediate future is to build upon this strong heritage with renewed vigour we will continue to operate with the highest standards of governance, champion our 'People First' approach, whilst remaining agile and innovative. We have a compelling story of resilience that has brought us to this point." Bennett's approach is underlined by optimism for the future, underpinned by new governance mechanisms, a focus on key service pillars and ongoing engagement with both staff and clients.
