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Towards a Greener Sky: The Promise and Challenges of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India

  A country with 1.4billion people and growing, growing fast. According to IndiaTimes and Indian Brand Equity Foundation, the aviation market in India is rising high with 33% growth factor (2022) and the number of airports have gone up from 74 in 2013-2014 to 170 today and new terminals being added and expanded (the new Bangaluru T2). To add more spice into this information, the takeover of Air India by TATA hence forth merging with Vistara later on acquiring the new A350's (Aeroflot A/C's, taken over by Air India from Airbus as the manufacturers could not hand it over to Aeroflot due to sanctions) and the clue left on the table by Akasa Air of potentially ordering aircrafts in three digits soon, makes us think the propensity of the market and the upcoming demand. And also Through some sources there has been rumor's that some foreign airlines has plans for shift their aviation business to India. Now, India being one of the rising aviation stars, will there be enough SAF for...

Volunteering in the Aftermath: Reflections on Providing Support and Comfort after Natural Disasters

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  The devastating effects of natural disasters can leave deep and long-lasting scars on the affected communities. I had the opportunity to witness this firsthand during my volunteering experience in Malatya, Turkey. As a chef with a background in hospitality, I felt it was my responsibility to do what little I could to provide support and comfort to those affected by the disaster. The journey to Malatya was not an easy one. The view from the aircraft window as we flew over the city was reminiscent of a war zone. Houses were demolished, and people were living in tents and there were multiple abandoned housing layouts. These tent communities had places to sleep, eat, restrooms, small prayer rooms, schools and mini hospitals as well. For mental well being they also did have psychotherapy centers for providing assistance to the people who have been affected mentally. Upon reaching the city, we made our way to a local football stadium, which was our base of operations serving the easter...