Why Certain “Clouds” Look Like Perfect UFOs: The Science of Lenticular FormationsMysterious, motionless clouds often mistaken for UFOs are actually lenticular clouds, a well-understood meteorological phenomenon. These sm...
07 Feb, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Modi govt is turning India’s coldest months into hot business dealsIndia's winter is experiencing unprecedented momentum, driven by a surge in destination weddings and increased tourism. This trend, amplifi...
26 Dec, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
Why is the 2025 U.S. government shut down? Full impact explained: national parks, Social Security, USPS, military pay, key services — and when will Washington reopen?U.S. government officially shut down on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a budget agreement. While painful for many federal e...
01 Oct, 2025, 09.19 PM IST
Now arriving: A new theory of in-flight turbulenceTurbulence is a growing concern for air travelers. Recent research indicates a significant increase in severe turbulence. Bjorn Birnir and ...
25 Sep, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
Bumpy skies: How climate change increases air turbulenceAs climate change intensifies, air turbulence is projected to worsen, posing risks to passenger safety and increasing fuel consumption. Cle...
22 Aug, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
Are flights really getting more turbulent — or is it just passenger anxiety?Turbulence is becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, impacting flight safety and efficiency. Clear-air turbulence, undet...
18 Jun, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
Fasten your seatbelts. These are the world’s 10 most turbulent flight routesTurbulence in flights is primarily caused by mountains, storms, or jet stream currents, with the Andes and Himalayas being recurring factor...
13 Jan, 2025, 02.17 PM IST
Top 10 most turbulent flight routes in the world: 3 of them are near IndiaTurbulence is a common phenomenon in air travel, with certain flight routes experiencing it more frequently due to factors like mountains, ...
12 Jan, 2025, 08.47 PM IST
Nepal plane crash: 18 dead as aircraft with 19 on board crashes at Kathmandu airport during takeoffThe aircraft belonging to a private airline company crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on July 24 morni...
25 Jul, 2024, 10.04 AM IST
Singapore Airlines tragedy: What is air turbulence? Is it related to climate change? Incident deconstructedA recent incident of air turbulence involving Singapore International Airlines has raised questions regarding the frequency and nature of w...
22 May, 2024, 09.21 PM IST
US weather forecast: Rains, snowfall predicted. Details hereUS weather forecast predicted a potentially hazardous storm system projected to affect a significant portion.
24 Feb, 2024, 03.23 AM IST
Boeing’s tenuous recovery in China shaken by latest 737 crashThe 737-800 aircraft operated by China Eastern Airlines Corp. nose-dived Monday into mountainous terrain with 132 people on board, promptin...
22 Mar, 2022, 12.45 AM IST
How dangerous is airplane turbulence?It's scary. It's uncomfortable. It spills your tomato juice. It's airplane turbulence-but how dangerous is it, in reality?
02 Jul, 2015, 04.14 PM IST
AirAsia's India entry to mark arrival of truly low-cost airline; may face delay in clearancesThe first big impediment for AirAsia could be the authorities themselves. It would also have to contend with stiff opposition from existing...
10 Mar, 2013, 07.12 AM IST
- Air France did not replace air-speed instruments on 447
Air France did not replace instruments of Flight 447 that measure air speed on the plane, despite recommendation from the manufacturer. Cra...
06 Jun, 2009, 06.21 PM IST
Air France jet likely broke apart above oceanHeavy weather delayed until next week the arrival of deep-water submersibles considered key to finding the black box voice and data recorde...
04 Jun, 2009, 01.43 PM IST
Air France had bomb threat days before crash: AirlineAir France says it received a bomb threat about a flight from Buenos Aires to Paris just days before one of its planes crashed into the Atl...
03 Jun, 2009, 10.34 PM IST