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After finding out her sitar was cracked on a flight from London to Delhi, Anoushka Shankar posted: ‘How have you done this? I have special cases, you guys charge a handling fee and yet you’ve done this? This week, Anoushka Shankar did what she’s done for most of her life, reached for her sitar to tune it before a performance after flying London to Delhi. What she didn’t expect was to sound out of tune. “I picked it up to play and that’s when I realised (there was a crack)… this was my first time flying Air India in a long time. The country this music belongs to, and this is the first time anything like this has happened to my instrument in 15 or 17 years. How have you done this? I have special cases, you guys charge a handling fee and yet you’ve done this?”Her post ricocheted across timelines. Air India apologised, offered to compensate for repairs and promised a policy review. Shankar shared a video of her sitar undergoing delicate repair by Ajay Rikhiram. “Hopefully they will follow through… it’s not enough if it’s just me who gets the support.” Anoushka Shankar Slams Air India After Her Sitar Gets Damaged In Flight! For most musicians — a touring indie artist or a classical stalwart — none of this feels new. India, home to some of the most intricate handmade instruments, still struggles to get them safely from one airport to another.In Kochi last month, Parvinder Singh watched his handpan case thud down the luggage belt. “They had promised it would come by hand,” he says. He had begged IndiGo not to take it at the gate and even paid Rs 1,000 for ‘out of cargo’ handling — meant for delicate items carried by hand. “I always take my handpans in the cabin. This time I trusted them when they said I’d get it back safely.” He didn’t. Each handpan is handmade, tuned to scale, and takes months to build. Only after his social media posts went viral did IndiGo offer Rs 50,000 but he wanted a written assurance. “I lost shows in peak season. Can’t risk this again.”Sarod player Arnab Bhattacharya has learned the same lesson. In June, travelling Kolkata to Tel Aviv on Akasa Air, he picked up his hard-fibre case — plastered with ‘fragile’ stickers — and instantly knew something was wrong. “The case was damaged and the sarod had a clear crack,” he says. At Abu Dhabi, staff insisted there was “no damage” and pointed to the LTA — the Limited Release tag passengers sign — which absolves airlines of responsibility. “I didn’t know it means the airline won’t take responsibility even if they break your instrument.” Only after a TOI report did the airline call back, offering compensation if he deleted his post. “I denied but they eventually compensated.”Sometimes the negotiation borders on the surreal. “Indigo once offered me a Shoppers Stop voucher for a broken instrument,” he says. Even new rules haven’t helped. In November, Air India Express charged him Rs 1,500 as “musical instrument fee”. “If they say they’ll carry it by hand, then carry it by hand,” he says, pointing to another violation musicians rarely discuss: “Instrument boxes opened without permission.”On paper, airlines list clear rules. In practice, what counts as ‘small’, ‘bulky’ or ‘oversized’ changes from airline to airline.In 2019 sitarist Shubhendra Rao watched a carefully packed sitar emerge damaged from an Air India flight. “It wasn’t broken when I checked in but Air India’s stance was if the case was intact, the damage could not have happened.”His petition drew over 85,000 signatures from Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Shujaat Husain Khan to Anoushka Shankar. He met the secretary of Civil Aviation in February 2020, but months later the ministry wrote back saying they had found “no evidence”.Airlines still make him sign LTA forms when he travels and they lean on the Montreal/Warsaw Convention, which caps baggage liability at around Rs 1.2 lakh, which he says is “meaningless for instruments worth several lakhs.”Airline officials say the real trouble begins at the check-in counter where enforcement varies. “If a musical instrument generally qualifies as cabin baggage but suddenly one staffer insists it has to be checked in, there’s very little a passenger can do to guarantee its safety,” says one official.Booking an extra seat — “cabin-seat baggage” — isn’t permitted in India for bulky instruments. Even when allowed, it must be strapped in, pre-booked, prepaid, weigh under 75 kg, block no signage or aisle, and comply with seat-safety rules.A cargo-handling official says the usual culprits are belt impacts, unloading shocks, pressure changes and rough transfers. Better packing — rigid cases, loosened strings, padded interiors, detachable parts wrapped separately — helps, but it’s still a gamble. And standard insurance excludes instruments entirely.Handling may be better than the ’90s, Rao says, but one question hangs in the air. “If something still goes wrong despite all the forms and fees, who answers for it?”His appeal to regulators is basic. “If a suitcase breaks, they replace it. Why is an instrument different?…an instrument isn’t just our bread and butter. It’s an artiste’s lifeline.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM ModiRussian FM Lavrov Praises India, Calls Putin’s Delhi Visit Proof Of Strong Converging ObjectivesAAP’s Raghav Chadha Recites Moving Poem On 150 Years Of Vande MataramPiyush Goyal Says India-US Trade Talks Progressing Steadily As Both Sides Push For Big BreakthroughShashi Tharoor Refuses Savarkar Award After Organisers Announce His Name Without ConfirmationUNESCO Adds Diwali To Heritage List Marking A Landmark Global Recognition For India’s Culture123Photostories6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world10 most romantic quotes by Rumi that still feel magicalChef Pankaj Bhadoria explains which type of roti should be consumed in which seasonDiwali now in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, 5 other festivals and traditions that have made it to the listNayanthara to Kiara Advani: 5 Bollywood brides who slayed in statement emerald jewellery on their wedding day5 mistakes with broccoli that completely destroy its nutrition123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGracie MansionUAE Player TimingAnthony Richardson InjuryTriston JarryVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateCheat Codes in Red Dead RedemptionGurgaon Man Chicken Momos

After finding out her sitar was cracked on a flight from London to Delhi, Anoushka Shankar posted: ‘How have you done this? I have special cases, you guys charge a handling fee and yet you’ve done this? This week, Anoushka Shankar did what she’s done for most of her life, reached for her sitar to tune it before a performance after flying London to Delhi. What she didn’t expect was to sound out of tune. “I picked it up to play and that’s when I realised (there was a crack)… this was my first time flying Air India in a long time. The country this music belongs to, and this is the first time anything like this has happened to my instrument in 15 or 17 years. How have you done this? I have special cases, you guys charge a handling fee and yet you’ve done this?”Her post ricocheted across timelines. Air India apologised, offered to compensate for repairs and promised a policy review. Shankar shared a video of her sitar undergoing delicate repair by Ajay Rikhiram. “Hopefully they will follow through… it’s not enough if it’s just me who gets the support.” Anoushka Shankar Slams Air India After Her Sitar Gets Damaged In Flight! For most musicians — a touring indie artist or a classical stalwart — none of this feels new. India, home to some of the most intricate handmade instruments, still struggles to get them safely from one airport to another.In Kochi last month, Parvinder Singh watched his handpan case thud down the luggage belt. “They had promised it would come by hand,” he says. He had begged IndiGo not to take it at the gate and even paid Rs 1,000 for ‘out of cargo’ handling — meant for delicate items carried by hand. “I always take my handpans in the cabin. This time I trusted them when they said I’d get it back safely.” He didn’t. Each handpan is handmade, tuned to scale, and takes months to build. Only after his social media posts went viral did IndiGo offer Rs 50,000 but he wanted a written assurance. “I lost shows in peak season. Can’t risk this again.”Sarod player Arnab Bhattacharya has learned the same lesson. In June, travelling Kolkata to Tel Aviv on Akasa Air, he picked up his hard-fibre case — plastered with ‘fragile’ stickers — and instantly knew something was wrong. “The case was damaged and the sarod had a clear crack,” he says. At Abu Dhabi, staff insisted there was “no damage” and pointed to the LTA — the Limited Release tag passengers sign — which absolves airlines of responsibility. “I didn’t know it means the airline won’t take responsibility even if they break your instrument.” Only after a TOI report did the airline call back, offering compensation if he deleted his post. “I denied but they eventually compensated.”Sometimes the negotiation borders on the surreal. “Indigo once offered me a Shoppers Stop voucher for a broken instrument,” he says. Even new rules haven’t helped. In November, Air India Express charged him Rs 1,500 as “musical instrument fee”. “If they say they’ll carry it by hand, then carry it by hand,” he says, pointing to another violation musicians rarely discuss: “Instrument boxes opened without permission.”On paper, airlines list clear rules. In practice, what counts as ‘small’, ‘bulky’ or ‘oversized’ changes from airline to airline.In 2019 sitarist Shubhendra Rao watched a carefully packed sitar emerge damaged from an Air India flight. “It wasn’t broken when I checked in but Air India’s stance was if the case was intact, the damage could not have happened.”His petition drew over 85,000 signatures from Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Shujaat Husain Khan to Anoushka Shankar. He met the secretary of Civil Aviation in February 2020, but months later the ministry wrote back saying they had found “no evidence”.Airlines still make him sign LTA forms when he travels and they lean on the Montreal/Warsaw Convention, which caps baggage liability at around Rs 1.2 lakh, which he says is “meaningless for instruments worth several lakhs.”Airline officials say the real trouble begins at the check-in counter where enforcement varies. “If a musical instrument generally qualifies as cabin baggage but suddenly one staffer insists it has to be checked in, there’s very little a passenger can do to guarantee its safety,” says one official.Booking an extra seat — “cabin-seat baggage” — isn’t permitted in India for bulky instruments. Even when allowed, it must be strapped in, pre-booked, prepaid, weigh under 75 kg, block no signage or aisle, and comply with seat-safety rules.A cargo-handling official says the usual culprits are belt impacts, unloading shocks, pressure changes and rough transfers. Better packing — rigid cases, loosened strings, padded interiors, detachable parts wrapped separately — helps, but it’s still a gamble. And standard insurance excludes instruments entirely.Handling may be better than the ’90s, Rao says, but one question hangs in the air. “If something still goes wrong despite all the forms and fees, who answers for it?”His appeal to regulators is basic. “If a suitcase breaks, they replace it. Why is an instrument different?…an instrument isn’t just our bread and butter. It’s an artiste’s lifeline.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM ModiRussian FM Lavrov Praises India, Calls Putin’s Delhi Visit Proof Of Strong Converging ObjectivesAAP’s Raghav Chadha Recites Moving Poem On 150 Years Of Vande MataramPiyush Goyal Says India-US Trade Talks Progressing Steadily As Both Sides Push For Big BreakthroughShashi Tharoor Refuses Savarkar Award After Organisers Announce His Name Without ConfirmationUNESCO Adds Diwali To Heritage List Marking A Landmark Global Recognition For India’s Culture123Photostories6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world10 most romantic quotes by Rumi that still feel magicalChef Pankaj Bhadoria explains which type of roti should be consumed in which seasonDiwali now in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, 5 other festivals and traditions that have made it to the listNayanthara to Kiara Advani: 5 Bollywood brides who slayed in statement emerald jewellery on their wedding day5 mistakes with broccoli that completely destroy its nutrition123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGracie MansionUAE Player TimingAnthony Richardson InjuryTriston JarryVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateCheat Codes in Red Dead RedemptionGurgaon Man Chicken Momos

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After finding out her sitar was cracked on a flight from London to Delhi, Anoushka Shankar posted: ‘How have you done this? I have special cases, you guys charge a handling fee and yet you’ve done this? This week, Anoushka Shankar did what she’s done for most of her life, reached for her sitar to…

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Hockey: India overturn two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2, win Junior World Cup bronze | Hockey News

Hockey: India overturn two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2, win Junior World Cup bronze | Hockey News

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India’s players celebrate during a victory lap after winning the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup bronze medal match between India and Argentina, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 and secure the bronze medal at the FIH Men’s Junior…

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IndiGo flight cancellations: India’s duty norms stricter than global standards, says IATA chief

IndiGo flight cancellations: India’s duty norms stricter than global standards, says IATA chief

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India’s recently introduced flight duty regulations for pilots are significantly stricter than those in many other countries, but operations are expected to stabilise over time, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Chief Willie Walsh said.His remarks follow a week of major disruptions at IndiGo, India’s largest airline, which saw hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of…

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Shatrughan Sinha reacts to Jaya Bachchan’s ‘drain-pipe pants’ remark on paparazzi, ‘Aap log pant bhi achhi pehente hain aur shirt bhi achhi pehente hain’

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Jaya Bachchan’s recent comment questioning the dressing sense and professionalism of paparazzi continues to spark reactions across the industry. Days after she criticised photographers for wearing “drain-pipe type gande-gande pants” and behaving in an untrained, intrusive manner, veteran actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha offered a contrasting, light-hearted take. Shatrughan Sinha’s warm reaction to paparazzi At a launch…

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“Lifetime access to all CSK matches”: Dhoni superfan’s wedding contract leaves bride shocked |

“Lifetime access to all CSK matches”: Dhoni superfan’s wedding contract leaves bride shocked |

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A groom’s unique wedding contract, demanding lifelong permission to watch CSK and RCB matches, has gone viral. The bride humorously read the “marriage contract” aloud, which included clauses about match-day expressions and date rescheduling, much to the delight of internet users and cricket fans. Indian weddings are already a perfect mix of drama, emotions, and…

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Daily Health Horoscope Today, December 11, 2025: Boundaries are being tested now, these zodiac signs must hold the line

Daily Health Horoscope Today, December 11, 2025: Boundaries are being tested now, these zodiac signs must hold the line

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Check out the daily horoscopes and discover how the stars could be speaking about your health and well-being. Get personalized qualities for all twelve zodiac signs-from Aries and Taurus-Gemini and beyond-into reflections as to how celestial interference might oppose their energy, balance, and well-being. Aries Daily Horoscope Today: Health Insights for December 11, 2025 Let…

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Goa nightclub fire: On Goa govt request, MEA mulls revoking passports of Luthra brothers; net tightens

Goa nightclub fire: On Goa govt request, MEA mulls revoking passports of Luthra brothers; net tightens

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NEW DLEHI: The external affairs ministry on Wednesday received a request from the Goa government seeking to revoke the passports of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, and the request is currently under examination, reported PTI citing sources. The move comes amid an expanding probe into the nightclub blaze in North Goa that killed 25 people last…

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5 years of social media history: Visitors who don’t require visa to enter US will have to submit old phone numbers, unused email addresses

5 years of social media history: Visitors who don’t require visa to enter US will have to submit old phone numbers, unused email addresses

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The new proposal of the Donald Trump administration to seek five years of social media history has spread confusion as this rule will be imposed on people from countries that are on US visa waiver. The five-year social media history is the latest in a series of immigration crackdowns that the Trump administration unleashed this…

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In response to the recent flight disruptions, IndiGo’s chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, extended his sincerest apologies, emphasizing that these disruptions were not intentional. He confirmed that the airline will engage external experts to delve into the root causes and implement measures for improvement. Mehta reassured that compliance with new pilot rest regulations was strictly upheld, prioritizing passenger safety. Vikram Singh Mehta (right) / File photo NEW DELHI: Under govt scrutiny for unprecedented flight disruptions, IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta on Wednesday denied the same were deliberate. Apologising multiple times in his about 8-minute video message, he said “external technical experts (will) work with the management; help determine the root causes, and ensure corrective action so that this level of disruption never occurs again.”The DGCA is probing IndiGo’s fiasco that unfolded this month. It is examining whether the airline caused the same to avoid abiding by the new pilot rest rules. Mehta denied the same.“Over the past week there has been a ot of criticism. Some fair. Some not. The fair criticism is that the airline let down you down. We owe answers to customers, govt, shareholders, employees. We will examine every aspect of what went wrong. We will learn from it,” he said.“However, there are some allegations that are untrue. That IndiGo engineered the crisis. That we tried to influence govt rules. That we compromised safety. That the board was not involved. These claims are incorrect. IndiGo has followed the pilot fatigue rules as they came into effect. We operated under the new rules throughout, both in July and in Nov. We did not attempt to bypass them. Nor did we anything that impacted our unblemished track record of safety. The disruptions of last week did not happen because of any deliberate actions,” said the former chairman of Shell Group of companies in India.“On Dec 3, an unexpected chain of events led to large scale flight cancellations. This continued into Dec 4 & 5. Thousands of our passengers were left stranded. We did not meet your expectations during those days. This happened because of a combination of of internal and external events including minor technical glitches; schedule changes linked to start of winter; adverse weather conditions; increased congestion in the aviation system and implementation of and operation under the updated crew rostering rules. This is not an excuse, this is simply the truth. This combination of events pushed our systems beyond their limits,” Mehta said.He said the board was constantly involved in tackling the issue and that things are back on track much before expected. The airline operated 1,900 flights to 138 destinations with normal punctuality, he said.Although he admitted: “Last week’s events are a blemish on this company’s pristine record. Our compay has erred. It has to win back your trust. It will not be easy. It will depend on actions and not words. It will be a journey.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The .5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM ModiRussian FM Lavrov Praises India, Calls Putin’s Delhi Visit Proof Of Strong Converging ObjectivesAAP’s Raghav Chadha Recites Moving Poem On 150 Years Of Vande MataramPiyush Goyal Says India-US Trade Talks Progressing Steadily As Both Sides Push For Big Breakthrough123Photostories’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world10 most romantic quotes by Rumi that still feel magicalChef Pankaj Bhadoria explains which type of roti should be consumed in which seasonDiwali now in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, 5 other festivals and traditions that have made it to the list123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGracie MansionUAE Player TimingAnthony Richardson InjuryTriston JarryVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateCheat Codes in Red Dead RedemptionGurgaon Man Chicken Momos

In response to the recent flight disruptions, IndiGo’s chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, extended his sincerest apologies, emphasizing that these disruptions were not intentional. He confirmed that the airline will engage external experts to delve into the root causes and implement measures for improvement. Mehta reassured that compliance with new pilot rest regulations was strictly upheld, prioritizing passenger safety. Vikram Singh Mehta (right) / File photo NEW DELHI: Under govt scrutiny for unprecedented flight disruptions, IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta on Wednesday denied the same were deliberate. Apologising multiple times in his about 8-minute video message, he said “external technical experts (will) work with the management; help determine the root causes, and ensure corrective action so that this level of disruption never occurs again.”The DGCA is probing IndiGo’s fiasco that unfolded this month. It is examining whether the airline caused the same to avoid abiding by the new pilot rest rules. Mehta denied the same.“Over the past week there has been a ot of criticism. Some fair. Some not. The fair criticism is that the airline let down you down. We owe answers to customers, govt, shareholders, employees. We will examine every aspect of what went wrong. We will learn from it,” he said.“However, there are some allegations that are untrue. That IndiGo engineered the crisis. That we tried to influence govt rules. That we compromised safety. That the board was not involved. These claims are incorrect. IndiGo has followed the pilot fatigue rules as they came into effect. We operated under the new rules throughout, both in July and in Nov. We did not attempt to bypass them. Nor did we anything that impacted our unblemished track record of safety. The disruptions of last week did not happen because of any deliberate actions,” said the former chairman of Shell Group of companies in India.“On Dec 3, an unexpected chain of events led to large scale flight cancellations. This continued into Dec 4 & 5. Thousands of our passengers were left stranded. We did not meet your expectations during those days. This happened because of a combination of of internal and external events including minor technical glitches; schedule changes linked to start of winter; adverse weather conditions; increased congestion in the aviation system and implementation of and operation under the updated crew rostering rules. This is not an excuse, this is simply the truth. This combination of events pushed our systems beyond their limits,” Mehta said.He said the board was constantly involved in tackling the issue and that things are back on track much before expected. The airline operated 1,900 flights to 138 destinations with normal punctuality, he said.Although he admitted: “Last week’s events are a blemish on this company’s pristine record. Our compay has erred. It has to win back your trust. It will not be easy. It will depend on actions and not words. It will be a journey.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The $17.5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM ModiRussian FM Lavrov Praises India, Calls Putin’s Delhi Visit Proof Of Strong Converging ObjectivesAAP’s Raghav Chadha Recites Moving Poem On 150 Years Of Vande MataramPiyush Goyal Says India-US Trade Talks Progressing Steadily As Both Sides Push For Big Breakthrough123Photostories’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world10 most romantic quotes by Rumi that still feel magicalChef Pankaj Bhadoria explains which type of roti should be consumed in which seasonDiwali now in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, 5 other festivals and traditions that have made it to the list123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGracie MansionUAE Player TimingAnthony Richardson InjuryTriston JarryVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateCheat Codes in Red Dead RedemptionGurgaon Man Chicken Momos

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Vikram Singh Mehta (right) / File photo NEW DELHI: Under govt scrutiny for unprecedented flight disruptions, IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta on Wednesday denied the same were deliberate. Apologising multiple times in his about 8-minute video message, he said “external technical experts (will) work with the management; help determine the root causes, and ensure corrective…

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Bengaluru stampede: KSCA steps up push to restart cricket at Chinnaswamy as association president Venkatesh Prasad holds talks with Karnataka CM, DCM

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NEW DELHI: Newly elected KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad began work on Wednesday by visiting the Stadium in Belagavi and holding meetings with Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to discuss steps to resume top-level cricket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Prasad, along with KSCA vice-president Sujith Somasundar and secretary Santosh Menon, inspected…

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‘Would have worked on my companies’! Elon Musk says Doge was ‘somewhat successful’ — Would Tesla CEO take the leadership again?

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Elon Musk has played down the achievements of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the cost-cutting initiative he headed for US President Donald Trump, saying the unit managed only limited gains before it folded. Speaking on a podcast with former Trump official Katie Miller on Tuesday (local time), the Tesla chief said the experience is…

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MP Police ASI and Subedar admit card 2025 released for 500 vacancies at esb.mp.gov.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

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MPESB ASI and Subedar admit card 2025: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the admit cards for the Madhya Pradesh Police Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) and Subedar (Stenographer) recruitment 2025. Candidates who applied for the 500 vacancies under the Madhya Pradesh Police Department can now download their hall tickets from the official…

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Did Farah Khan’s cook Dilip MARRY manager Kim during New Zealand trip? Filmmaker pulls hilarious prank on him: ‘You took seven pheras…’

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Choreographer, filmmaker and now YouTuber, Farah Khan never fails to turn a simple holiday into pure entertainment. After their fun-filled Maldives getaway, her beloved cook Dilip stole the spotlight once again on their second international trip, this time to the stunning landscapes of New Zealand. From exploring Hobbiton to wandering through Waimauku town, the duo’s…

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Not just a gynaecological issue: UK doctor explains how Endometriosis can affect the whole body |

Not just a gynaecological issue: UK doctor explains how Endometriosis can affect the whole body |

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Endometriosis has long been considered a common ‘gynaecological issue’. But according to UK-based surgeon and health educator Dr Karan Rajan, this narrow view seriously understates the disease’s true impact. In a recent Instagram video, the doctor stressed that endometriosis is a chronic, systemic condition that can affect multiple organs across the body if left untreated….

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Ex-BlackBerry CEO Jim Balsillie sends ‘urgent message’ to Canada PM Mark Carney on America’s National Security policy

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Former BlackBerry CEO Jim Balsillie has a critical warning for Canada. In an “urgent message” to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, the technology investor called for immediate action to build economic resilience and assert sovereignty over Canadian data following the release of the new US National Security Strategy. Balsillie, who presently chairs the Council…

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3 months’ delay for H-1B social media vetting? Expert says it’s just an excuse, they would obviously use AI | World News

3 months’ delay for H-1B social media vetting? Expert says it’s just an excuse, they would obviously use AI | World News

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Immigration attorney Ryan Wilck expressed doubt over the reason the US Department of State pushed all H-1B visa interviews scheduled this December to beyond March 2026 and said that he thinks that the purpose is only to slow down the immigration process, as the immigration officials will obviously use AI to go through the social…

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Goa nightclub proprietors Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra whisked themselves away to Phuket mere hours after a catastrophic fire claimed 25 lives. This abrupt exodus has raised eyebrows among law enforcement, who view it as an attempt to dodge accountability. . NEW DELHI: Goa police said the brothers purchased seats on a Phuket-bound flight at 1.17 am on December 7, even as firefighters and local authorities were struggling to contain the flames and rescue staff at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa. By 5.30 am, they were airborne on IndiGo flight 6E-1073. Goa DGP Alok Kumar described their rapid exit as “a clear attempt to evade investigation.”In the days since, the brothers have approached a Delhi court seeking four weeks of transit anticipatory bail, claiming they left for Thailand for work purposes, not to slip away from the law. Filing their plea in Rohini court on Wednesday, they asserted through their counsel, “We want to come back,” and said they do not handle the nightclub’s daily operations.A beach shack owned by the brothers — who also run the Arpora club — is now set to be demolished, according to reports citing Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant.Despite their departure, Saurabh posted a message online expressing “profound grief” and “unwavering solidarity” with families of the victims. Soon after, the Bureau of Immigration issued Look Out Circulars for both men.A Goa police team reached Delhi on Sunday with an arrest warrant and searched their homes and offices but found no trace of them. Immigration officials in Mumbai later confirmed they had already left India. The court, meanwhile, declined to grant them interim relief and listed their anticipatory bail plea for Thursday.The investigation in Goa is underway. Four staff members of Birch, chief general manager Rajiv Modak, gate manager Priyanshu Thakur, bar manager Rajveer Singhania, and general manager Vivek Singh, have been arrested and remanded to six days’ custody. Three suspended Goa government officials have also been summoned.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The .5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM ModiRussian FM Lavrov Praises India, Calls Putin’s Delhi Visit Proof Of Strong Converging ObjectivesAAP’s Raghav Chadha Recites Moving Poem On 150 Years Of Vande MataramPiyush Goyal Says India-US Trade Talks Progressing Steadily As Both Sides Push For Big Breakthrough123Photostories’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world10 most romantic quotes by Rumi that still feel magicalChef Pankaj Bhadoria explains which type of roti should be consumed in which seasonDiwali now in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, 5 other festivals and traditions that have made it to the list123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGracie MansionUAE Player TimingAnthony Richardson InjuryTriston JarryVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateCheat Codes in Red Dead RedemptionGurgaon Man Chicken Momos

Goa nightclub proprietors Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra whisked themselves away to Phuket mere hours after a catastrophic fire claimed 25 lives. This abrupt exodus has raised eyebrows among law enforcement, who view it as an attempt to dodge accountability. . NEW DELHI: Goa police said the brothers purchased seats on a Phuket-bound flight at 1.17 am on December 7, even as firefighters and local authorities were struggling to contain the flames and rescue staff at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa. By 5.30 am, they were airborne on IndiGo flight 6E-1073. Goa DGP Alok Kumar described their rapid exit as “a clear attempt to evade investigation.”In the days since, the brothers have approached a Delhi court seeking four weeks of transit anticipatory bail, claiming they left for Thailand for work purposes, not to slip away from the law. Filing their plea in Rohini court on Wednesday, they asserted through their counsel, “We want to come back,” and said they do not handle the nightclub’s daily operations.A beach shack owned by the brothers — who also run the Arpora club — is now set to be demolished, according to reports citing Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant.Despite their departure, Saurabh posted a message online expressing “profound grief” and “unwavering solidarity” with families of the victims. Soon after, the Bureau of Immigration issued Look Out Circulars for both men.A Goa police team reached Delhi on Sunday with an arrest warrant and searched their homes and offices but found no trace of them. Immigration officials in Mumbai later confirmed they had already left India. The court, meanwhile, declined to grant them interim relief and listed their anticipatory bail plea for Thursday.The investigation in Goa is underway. Four staff members of Birch, chief general manager Rajiv Modak, gate manager Priyanshu Thakur, bar manager Rajveer Singhania, and general manager Vivek Singh, have been arrested and remanded to six days’ custody. Three suspended Goa government officials have also been summoned.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The $17.5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM ModiRussian FM Lavrov Praises India, Calls Putin’s Delhi Visit Proof Of Strong Converging ObjectivesAAP’s Raghav Chadha Recites Moving Poem On 150 Years Of Vande MataramPiyush Goyal Says India-US Trade Talks Progressing Steadily As Both Sides Push For Big Breakthrough123Photostories’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world10 most romantic quotes by Rumi that still feel magicalChef Pankaj Bhadoria explains which type of roti should be consumed in which seasonDiwali now in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, 5 other festivals and traditions that have made it to the list123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGracie MansionUAE Player TimingAnthony Richardson InjuryTriston JarryVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateCheat Codes in Red Dead RedemptionGurgaon Man Chicken Momos

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NEW DELHI: Goa police said the brothers purchased seats on a Phuket-bound flight at 1.17 am on December 7, even as firefighters and local authorities were struggling to contain the flames and rescue staff at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa. By 5.30 am, they were airborne on IndiGo flight 6E-1073. Goa DGP…

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