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First-ever gravity-defying plane swap set for April 24

Two pilots will swap planes mid-air




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Evolution of security in aviation

Data and technology need to be adopted




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Electric aircraft set to transform urban mobility 

Investors are pouring in billions of dollars into eVTOL project (electric vertical take offs and landing aircraft) to ferry passengers




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Regaining momentum during turbulent times

Airlines must find a balances approach to navigating rising fuel costs




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Chicken gun test: Saving jets from bird strikes

According to ICAO, at least 34 bird strikes happen every day, causing around $1 billion worth damages every year




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Airlines’ performance metrics may need an overhaul

It may be time to revisit RASK, CASK metrics; benchmarking based on cost drivers can boost an airline’s performance




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Air India’s roadmap can be tricky to pull off

The airline has to work hard to drastically grow its network and fleet while improving reliability as well




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Why has private capital not been taken to Indian aviation 

With banks becoming increasingly cautious and credit flows tightening, private capital must be explored and enticed




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Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore

Millions who could benefit from hearing aids have never tried them, but the Apple AirPods could change this




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Google brings AI-powered Gmail writing tools and ‘Polish’ to more users

Google is expanding its generative AI-powered email drafting tools to more users with new and enhanced shortcuts on web and mobile




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Google expands AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries

Earlier this month, the search giant rolled out ads in AI Overviews on mobile but only in the U.S.




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Transformation Stories #4 A New Podcast Interview With Me (Rob Larsen)

Check out yours truly on an episode of Atlas Systems’ Transformation Stories. A hands-on leader and change-maker with 20 years of experience, Rob Larsen remains at the forefront of software-led innovation – in financial services and the larger enterprise world. In this all-new conversation with Atlas Systems, Larsen offers insights into finding the right pace […]




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Dietary restriction or good genes: new study tries to unpack which has greater impact on lifespan

If we know that genetics and lifestyle affect how long you live, which one is more important? And how do they interact?




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High cataract rate among elderly in Mucherla, Meerkhanpet of Rangareddy district, says survey

HHF’s screening of 200 patients in Mucherla and Meerkhanpet found that 21% had senile cataracts, 18% had immature cataracts, and 15% had refractive errors




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WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free; calls it ‘historic feat’ ending ancient scourge

Globally, 44 countries and one territory have now been certified as malaria-free




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Centre eyes ‘presumed consent’ for cornea retrieval in hospital deaths

THOTA may be amended to facilitate retrieval of cornea from all Indians who die in hospitals, without family consent. 




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Why did the Centre sanction a 50% hike in prices of commonly-used drugs?

According to the government the recent 50% hike in prices of eight drugs was sanctioned keeping in mind the larger public interest and to ensure continued availability of drugs




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Air pollution: Centre warns of the rising ill-effects of deteriorating air quality

In a letter to States and UTs, the Director General of Health Services Atul Goel has said to discourage stubble and waste burning, and spread awareness among people about reducing firecrackers during festivities




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30,000 critical care beds, regional centres for National Institute of Virology are among plans under PM-ABHIM: V.K. Paul

Expanding healthcare infrastructure plans also include integrated public health units in 600 districts and 30 branches of the National Centre for Disease Control, Niti Aayog member Dr. Paul has said




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OpenAI’s Whisper transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said, researchers claim

Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flaw




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Bridging the gap in mental healthcare services: NGOs launch dementia clinics in Hyderabad’s slums

India continues to grapple with a dearth of mental healthcare services, even as the number of persons with dementia is expected to rise over the next two decades




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National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority directs firms to cut prices of three anti-cancer drugs

Govt. had earlier scrapped customs duty on Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab and also reduced GST rates on them




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AIIMS-Bibinagar to boost tuberculosis care in Telangana with aerial aid

Inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the drone service is part of a series of health projects designed to enhance access to essential services in remote and underserved areas




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As breast cancer incidence rises, doctors raise importance of early detection, need for women to be breast aware

Chennai accounts for highest crude incidence rate of breast cancer in T.N., data shows; a number of factors have led to this, say doctors




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Malaria elimination: Egypt’s success and a roadmap for India’s WHO certification

India has made remarkable strides in reducing malaria, with reported cases dropping over the years; however, there is a long journey ahead, with climate change raising the potential for malaria transmission in areas that have already achieved elimination




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WHO says strike on Gaza polio vaccination centre wounds four children

The World Health Organization’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health centre was “in an area where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed” and that the attack could put off parents of children needing a second vaccine




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Lassa fever: Understanding the risk, response and global threat

The Lassa virus causes Lassa fever, a zoonotic disease; humans usually contract the virus through contact with food or items contaminated by the the Mastomys rat’s urine or faeces.




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Bengaluru start-up strives to bridge India’s genomics data gap to aid precision oncology

The company, 4baseCare, has come up with a gene panel for the Indian population after extensive research. This, according to the founders, will allow doctors to provide more evidence-based and data-backed treatment for cancer patients in the country




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National Task Force files interim report on safety measures for hospital staff

NTF report has suggested short term, medium, and long term measures to protect doctors and medical staff in their workplaces.




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Severe staff shortage leaves Tamil Nadu’s obstetricians and gynaecologists overworked

Doctors are forced to take turns doing frequent 24-hour shifts — in some cases two to three 24-hour shifts a week. Inquiries with government OB-GYNs reveal that several health facilities have been short-staffed for years, and vacant posts remain unfilled




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The Hrithik Roshan You Don't Know

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'




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'Katrina didn't want to do Tamil version'

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'




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Shabana-Javed's Recipe For A Happy Marriage

'As we grow older, we fight much less with each other.''The magic mantra is 'Drop it!'''I would recommend it for all relationships.''In anger, we can say many hurtful things that can leave a deep scar, so dropping it is the healthy way of preventing that from happening.'




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'Happy film-makers are rediscovering me'

'Whatever you see of me on celluloid will be with the idea of wanting to push the envelope.'




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The Actress Who Caught Mrinal Sen's Eye

Mamata Shankar remembers the amazing actor Sreela Majumdar, who passed into the ages last week.




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'Rituraj was the life of the party'

'One day, just like that, without even saying goodbye, he was gone.'




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'Ritz looked fine! Absolutely fine!'

'He did some great work and people remember him from so many things, but he should have got some stronger parts.'




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'The biggest risk I took was...'

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'




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What's This American Doing In Bollywood?

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'




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'Hope Bigg Boss Brings Me Fame'

'My only aim would be to entertain my audience and show them that boxers are lovely people.'




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Chotta Hrithik Is Now An Eye Surgeon!

'In Krrish, I was playing Hrithik's child version.''I also did Ishq Vishk with Shahid Kapoor.''In Aetbaar, I remember doing scenes with Amitabh Bachchan.'




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'You're Putting Your Personal Life Out For Butchering'

'The kind of things they were writing, 'Oh, what is this, she's overacting at her wedding.' 'Why is she not covering her head?''The kind of liberty people take to comment on what I should be doing in my personal life is not something I'm okay with.'




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'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.''If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'




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'There Is A Fear Of Disappearing'

'God can you get work, but once you get it, you have to do it with honesty and put your 100 percent into it.'




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'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate'

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"' 'Vicky has seen a lot and done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.''But I have my own journey.'




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'Life Has Always Surprised Me'

'If you're a person who's not comfortable going out to parties for networking, don't do it.''It's not like you're getting a film at a party.'







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'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.''But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'