Monday, September 28, 2026

Boeing detects software issues.

Software issues are plaguing some of Boeing's 737 Max planes. The glitch could result in disengagement of the automated flight guidance system after a missed landing approach.

96 aircraft operated by Indian carriers.
   
   * Air India Express and Akasa Air together operate 96 Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Neither has confirmed
      any issues with their fleet.

   * Boeing's 737 Max aircraft have faced repeated grounding in the past over safety issues. A malfunct-
      ioning software was blamed for two major crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed more than 300 people.

2,400 737 Max planes delivered by Boeing to customers worldwide.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Empathy in action.

Omoiyari - The art of consideration.
 
Kindness doesn't always announce itself. Sometimes, it is noticing that someone is tired and giving them space, remembering a friend dislikes something without being reminded or helping before a request is made. This quiet attentiveness is captured by the Japanese concept of omoiyari.

The practice conveys empathy, consideration and sensitivity to another person's circumstances. It involves imagining what someone may be feeling or needing and responding with care, without drawing attention to the gesture. In Japanese social life, omoiyari is associated with consideration for others and maintaining harmonious relationships.

Its value extends beyond etiquette. At home, it may mean recognising when a family member needs encouragement rather than advice. At work, it could mean sharing information a colleague will need before they have to ask. With an elderly person, it might be offering assistance while still showing them the dignity of deciding whether they want it.

Omoiyari is not mind reading nor does it mean deciding what is best for someone. It begins with attentiveness but leaves room for the other's wishes. In a world that often rewards speaking first, omoiyari offers another discipline : pause, notice, imagine - and then respond with consideration.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Can add years to your life.

  1. Never take medicines with cold water.
      It slows absorption.

  2. Hydrate more in the morning.
      Ease up at night.

  3. Don't lie down after meals.
      Walk a little instead.

  4. Avoid calls below 10% battery.
      Radiation spikes.

  5. Say no to tea/coffee right after eating.
      It blocks nutrients.

  6. Stop endless scrolling in the dark.
      Your eyes will hurt you.

  7. Don't chug water during meals.
      Sip slowly.

  8. Eat fruits on empty stomach.
      Better absorption.

  9. Avoid heavy meals after 5 PM.
      Your gut needs rest too.

10. Sleep between 10 PM and 4 AM.
      That's your body's repair window.

11. Take calls on your left ear.
      It's safer for your brain.

12. Breakfast = Fuel.
      Don't skip it.

13. Catch 30 minutes of sunlight daily.
      Your natural Vitamin D.

14. Stretch every hour if you sit too long.
      Relaxes the muscles.

15. Keep your phone away from your pillow.
      Sleep safer. 

16. Never reuse cooking oil.
      It turns toxic.
    

Friday, September 25, 2026

India's Russian Oil imports

Hold at 1-8 million barrels per day

India's Russian crude oil imports held at 1.8 mn bpd in September as stronger Chinese buying curbed flows but West Asian suppliers filled the gap.

Lost volumes replenished by gulf nations

India imported 2.82 mn bpd of Russian crude oil in July, which slipped to 2.08 mn bpd in August, according to global commodities data and analytics firm Kpler. Iraq and Saudi made up for the drop in Russian volumes. Iraq supplied 505 bpd of crude this month, up from 163,000 bpd in August. Saudi volumes rose to 576,000 bpd in September from 347,000 bpd last month.

Giving up Russian crude will be pricey

The outlook of Russian supplies could become more complicated if the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 results in tougher restrictions on countries continuing to buy Russian oil.

The lead analyst at Kpler said India can technically replace Russian crude, although the shift would come at a higher cost.

2022 is when India became an important buyer of Russian crude.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Eight years of Ayushman Bharat

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has transformed healthcare from a financial worry into a stronger safety net. With cashless hospitalisation and health cover of up to Rs.5 lakh per family every year, the scheme designed to protect families from the burden of exorbitant medical expenses.

And the impact adds up, literally every second.

* Rs.8,100 in hospital bills covered every second
* Rs.4.9 lakh saved every minute
* Rs.2.9 crore every hour
* Rs.70 crore

Behind every number is a family that could focus on recovery instead of worrying about how to pay the hospital bill. That is the scale of change when healthcare is treated as a priority and technology, public infrastructure and policy come together.

One clear vision : a healthier, more secure India.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Habits of happy people!

1. They don't show off

2. They talk less

3. They learn daily

4. They ignore nonsense

5. They help the less fortunate

6. They laugh more

My take

You can now appreciate as to how happy you are! Or are you happy at all?

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

What you must tell your daughter/sister.

It's important to tell your daughter/sister these 9 things :-

1. Don't stay overnight - at anyone's house.

2. Don't ride in a car - with someone you don't know well.

3. If you leave your drink - don't drink it again.

4. When eating out alone, add one more chopstick/utensil - It's a little trick for protection.

5. Don't accept gifts carelessly - from men carelessly.

6. Not everyone who seems weak - needs your help. 

7. If your friend is involved with a bad guy - don't join his circle.

8. Never let anyone pressure you into something - if it feels wrong, say no and leave.

9. Always tell someone you trust where you are - especially when meeting someone new or going
    somewhere unfamiliar.