Himanshi Singh
Himanshi Singh began her journey as an education content creator in 2016 when she launched her YouTube channel "Let's Learn". Motivated by her own experiences and the challenges faced by aspiring teachers in India, she aimed to provide accessible and comprehensive guidance for teaching eligibility exams like CTET and TET. Drawing inspiration from her father's career as a government teacher, Himanshi pursued her Diploma in Elementary Education, she and started sharing exam preparation strategies online. Himanshi has been honoured with the Women's Achiever's Award 2025 for Delhi NCR and the Heart and Soul Women Rising Award.
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Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Indian Express
Flying Beast freezes as he simulates Air India Flight 171 crash: ‘All you can do is watch the ground come at you'
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, suggested that overloading might be one of the reasons behind the recent Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of 270 people. In a new video posted on his YouTube channel, which has nearly 10 million subscribers, he simulated the crash under different settings, and debunked several theories around it. At first, he had suggested that a dual engine failure could be the only reason behind a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashing in the manner that Flight 171 did. In the new video, he seemed to point in the direction of pilot error, combined with several other issues. Carrying out further analysis of the dual engine failure theory, he conducted a simulation. 'I was fixated on this reason until today evening. In the sim, everything was falling into place. After takeoff, we killed both engines at 100 feet,' he said, adding that he made the aircraft 'a little heavy'. He said, 'Usually, this aircraft is 62 tonnes, but considering that it was a long flight to London, I've made it 70 tonnes.' After conducting the first simulation, he said, 'It was scary. I froze. There was nothing that you could do. What could you do? All you can do is pray and watch the ground come at you.' Also read – Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, reveals 'every flight has snags' but airlines have 'habit' of ignoring safety issues Citing the video of the crash, he said that the aircraft's nose seemed to tilt up in the moments ahead of the crash, which suggests that the pilot made a last-ditch effort to pull up. 'It's very scary. You have 10 seconds, basically. You can do nothing. You pull the nose up to avoid a heavy impact, and perhaps save a few lives on the ground. It fell like a rock on the ground,' he said. He conducted another simulation with an even heavier aircraft, and discovered that, like Flight 171, it didn't take off at the normal stage. 'I was terrified, I could see the runway about to end. 'Because of the late liftoff, the pilots' were too distracted to pull the landing gear up,' he speculated. In the same video, Taneja suggested that the pilots aboard the aircraft might've been startled when the first engine failed during takeoff, and were left with no choice but to proceed because the engine failure happened after the point of no return on the runway. Once the aircraft was airborne, they mistakenly killed the second engine, and forgot to pull the landing gear up. Previously, Taneja had defended the pilots against any criticism, saying that they are the easiest people to blame in such events, because they aren't around to defend themselves. He has also said that both engines of a Boeing 787 failing is practically unheard of. He said, 'They were distracted. They were supposed to pull up the landing gear at around 100 feet. Now, listen carefully. They climbed for 100-150 feet with a damaged engine, and forgot to pull the landing gear up. In the Boeing 787, pilots are required to follow 'memory items' in the event of an engine failure. When they hit 400 feet, the pilot 'flying' pulled the thrust idle switch for the faulty engine, and the pilot 'monitoring' pulled the fuel control switch off for the wrong engine… One engine was damaged on the ground, the other engine they killed themselves.' In the wake of several flight cancellations following the Flight 171 disaster on June 12, Taneja praised pilots for putting their foot down and refusing to fly potentially unsafe machines. On Saturday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered immediate action against three senior Air India officials following 'serious and repeated violations,' the Hindustan Times reported.
Mint
5 days ago
- Mint
Air India plane crash: US expert flags RAT deployment, points to ‘dual engine failure' in disaster
Air India Plane Crash: On 12 June 2025, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick tragically crashed seconds after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The Air India aircraft, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, lost contact less than a minute after departure and impacted a residential area near the airport. Two black boxes were recovered, but the exact cause of the crash remains unknown. However, aviation expert and former US Navy pilot Captain Steve Scheibner has highlighted the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) as a significant clue in his recent YouTube analysis. Now an aviation expert and YouTuber, Captain Steve is an aviator with over three decades of flying experience, having served as a US Navy pilot specialising in submarine hunting with the P-3 Orion before transitioning to a commercial career with American Airlines. According to his YouTube channel, he accumulated more than 14,000 hours of flight time and concluded his 36-year career with American Airlines in September 2022, completing his final flight with the airline. Former US Navy pilot and aviation expert Captain Steve Scheibner revisited his analysis of the Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad, highlighting the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) as a crucial clue. Drawing upon newly surfaced, clearer video footage, Captain Steve asserted, 'There was some sort of dual engine failure'. Captain Steve has flown a wide range of aircraft, including the Boeing 727, 737, 757, 767, and 777 series, according to several media reports. The enhanced video reveals a small grey dot beneath the aircraft, which Captain Steve identifies as the RAT. The enhanced video reveals a small grey dot beneath the aircraft, which Captain Steve identifies as the RAT. The US aviation expert, and an Air Force and Air National Guard pilot, flying aircraft, explained, 'In the middle of the circle, you see kind of a protrusion on the belly of the aircraft... just underneath that you see a little grey dot... that little grey dot is the RAT. This is visual confirmation that the RAT deployed'. Further supporting his theory, Captain Steve, who has flown the Vought A-7D/K Corsair II and the Lockheed F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, pointed to the audio from the original crash video, noting, 'You can hear it. It sounds like a high-pitched prop, like a little Cessna going by.' This distinct sound, he explained, is the RAT's two-bladed propeller spinning at high speed to generate emergency power, a noise not emitted by a normally functioning jet aircraft. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national, was in India for a few days to visit his family and was going back to the UK along with his brother, Ajay Kumar Ramesh (HT Photo) The lone survivor, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh's account adds another layer of evidence. Seated near an emergency exit, the survivor reported hearing 'a loud bang' and seeing the cabin lights flicker moments before impact. Captain Steve, in his latest YouTube video stated, 'That's consistent with RAT deployment,' as the emergency system momentarily disrupts electrical reserves, causing lights to dim. The RAT is a last-resort device on modern aircraft like the Boeing 787, designed to deploy automatically only in the event of a massive electrical, hydraulic, or dual engine failure. Captain Steve remarked, 'It's not designed for an airplane that's at 400 or 500 feet and loses all power—there's no time to get the engines restarted; there's no benefit to them, except it's evidence for us that it was a dual engine failure most likely'. The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, reaching a maximum altitude of approximately 625 feet (about 190 metres) above ground level before losing altitude rapidly and descending into a residential area. Flight tracking data showed the aircraft's signal was lost within a minute of departure, with the plane beginning its descent roughly 17 seconds after takeoff. The crash site was located about 1.5 kilometres from the runway, indicating the aircraft did not gain significant height during its brief flight. Ahmedabad: A damaged part of the Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the airport, lies on a residential building in Ahmedabad, Thursday, June 12, 2025. The London-bound plane was carrying 242 passengers. While earlier theories included improper flap settings, bird strike, or fuel contamination, Captain Steve now places the dual engine failure theory at the forefront. He notes that initial investigations found no evidence of bird remains on the runway, making a bird strike unlikely. Fuel contamination, though possible, remains unconfirmed. Despite the mounting evidence for a dual engine failure, Captain Steve concedes, 'We're still at square one. We don't know why both engines on a 787 flamed out after takeoff. It's a real head-scratcher'. It is to be noted that Air India, the Tata Group, the DGCA, and the Indian government have not yet officially cited the cause of the Air India plane crash.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Yogini Ekadashi 2025: Know date, significance, vrat rules, dos and don'ts, and powerful mantras to chant
Yogini Ekadashi 2025 | Credit: YouTube Yogini Ekadashi 2025: Yogini Ekadashi 2025 is an auspicious Hindu fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed on June 21, 2025, Saturday. Falling on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Ashadha month, this vrat is believed to cleanse devotees of sins and physical ailments, bringing spiritual upliftment and divine blessings. Yogini Ekadashi 2025 Date and Parana Time The Yogini Ekadashi vrat begins on June 21, 2025, at 7:18 AM and ends on June 22, 2025, at 4:27 AM. Devotees should break their fast (parana) on June 22 between 1:47 PM and 4:35 PM, ideally after sunrise on Dwadashi day, to gain maximum spiritual benefits. Significance of Yogini Ekadashi According to ancient scriptures like the Padma Purana and Brahmavaivarta Purana, observing Yogini Ekadashi is equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins and is highly effective in destroying all sins. It is especially recommended for those suffering from chronic diseases or mental distress, as the fast is believed to grant relief and purification of the soul. Lord Vishnu's special grace is invoked on this day, aiding devotees on their spiritual path and promising liberation and good health. Yogini Ekadashi 2025: Vrat Rules and Dos and Don'ts Begin the fast at the start of Ekadashi tithi (7:18 AM on June 21). Avoid consuming grains, beans, and certain vegetables during the fast. Devotees should maintain purity by taking a bath, wearing clean clothes, and performing Vishnu puja. Chanting powerful mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu, such as the "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya," is encouraged for enhanced spiritual benefits. The fast should be broken only after sunrise on Dwadashi, within the specified parana time, avoiding Hari Vasara (the fourth muhurat of Dwadashi). Powerful Mantras to Chant on Yogini Ekadashi Devotees can chant the following mantras to invoke Lord Vishnu's blessings: "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" Yogini Ekadashi vrat mantra as prescribed in scriptures. Vishnu Sahasranama (thousand names of Vishnu) for spiritual upliftment. Yogini Ekadashi 2025 is a spiritually potent occasion for devotees to cleanse their sins, attain peace of mind, and receive divine blessings from Lord Vishnu. Observing the vrat with proper rituals, fasting rules, and chanting mantras can lead to physical well-being and spiritual growth. For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events. First Published: Jun 16, 2025, 22:59 IST Shivani, is an accomplished SEO content writer with 3 years of experience working with leading companies like Info Edge and PW. She holds a master's degree in history and specializes in research paper & article writing. She is also experienced in webinars & blog posts, combining her love for storytelling with creative writing. Her passion for crafting impactful content makes her work stand out, helping brands connect with their audience and achieve goals. Read More 16/6/2025 23:16:44
