It’s been a chilling day. The preliminary report into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI‑171 —a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that plunged shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad—opens a window into a tragedy both technical and emotional. Seconds after lift-off, at around 08:08:42 UTC , the engines were screaming at 180 knots —right when both fuel-control switches flipped from RUN to CUTOFF , one after the other, barely a second apart. Instantly, both engines began losing thrust. The cockpit voice recorder captured one pilot shaking, “ Why did you cut off fuel? ” — a response came, “ I didn’t. ” There was panic. The crew tried to switch fuel back to RUN, and the plane’s automatic systems tried to relight the engines. Engine 1 partially recovered , but Engine 2 could not arrest its descent despite repeated attempts. A MAYDAY call echoed over the radio around 08:09:05, and just six seconds later , data stopped. The plane crashed less than a mile from the runway, into a medical col...
It’s honestly crazy how much is happening around us right now. You open the news, and there’s something major going on — not just in India, but everywhere.
Let’s just take a second to pause and look at what’s been going on:
Big Things Happening Right Now
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Los Angeles Protests
It’s intense. Thousands are on the streets, and now the President has deployed the National Guard. This isn’t just a local issue anymore — it’s about the entire nation watching how power and public voice clash. -
Israel–Gaza Conflict
The situation has escalated again. Airstrikes, loss of lives, and heartbreaking images. It makes you realize how precious peace is. -
Indian Students in Canada
There’s tension building between India and Canada over visa delays. Many students are stuck, and dreams are hanging by a thread. As a student, this one really hits home. -
Heatwave in North India
It's unbearable — Delhi touched 48°C. And honestly, how long can we ignore climate change?
To be real, I’m a bit overwhelmed.
It feels like we’re growing up in a world that’s faster, hotter, and more unstable than ever. But maybe it’s not all bad. Maybe being aware — reading, writing, sharing — is how we start being part of the solution.
I just want to say: if you’re reading this and feeling the same — you’re not alone.
Let’s not numb ourselves. Let’s stay informed.
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