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Business Standard
36 minutes ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Flight anxiety rising after Air India crash? Doctor explains what to do
The recent Air India crash has sparked a wave of flight anxiety, leaving many travellers uneasy and second-guessing their next trip. Mental health experts share ways to manage the emotional impact. According to Dr Astik Joshi, Child, Adolescent & Forensic Psychiatrist at Fortis Hospital, New Delhi, it's not always about being physically present or knowing someone on board. Sometimes, just the information overload and emotional weight of such news can trigger your brain's stress response. 'Even if you weren't directly involved, traumatic flight-related news, like crashes or emergency landings, can adversely affect your mental health,' said Dr Joshi. You might notice yourself feeling uneasy, getting anxious while packing for a trip, or even imagining worst-case scenarios as soon as your flight is booked. All of this is valid. Your brain is trying to protect you from perceived danger, even if that danger is statistically low. How can you tell if it's flight anxiety or aviophobia? Not all anxiety related to flying is the same. 'Flight phobia, or aviophobia, is distinct from generalised anxiety,' says Dr Joshi. If you are experiencing fear specifically tied to planes, airports, take-offs, or turbulence, it could be flight phobia. You may find yourself avoiding flight-related news altogether, cancelling trips, or feeling physical symptoms like a racing heart, shallow breathing, or nausea before a flight. On the other hand, general anxiety shows up across various aspects of life, not just flights. But when an airline incident hits the headlines and there is a travel plan in the near future, taking a flight might feel risky, prompting people to book a train, out of anxiety. What are the symptoms of flight anxiety or fear of flying? Not sure if you're just shaken because of the crash or if it's something deeper? Here are some signs that may indicate growing flight-related anxiety: Avoiding booking work trips that involve flights Feeling dread or panic when travel is mentioned Watching or reading flight news obsessively Trouble sleeping before a scheduled flight Physical symptoms (palpitations, sweating, nausea) when thinking about flying If these signs persist for more than a couple of weeks or start interfering with your work, travel, or general peace of mind, it's worth reaching out to a mental health professional. 'Flight phobia can escalate if ignored,' Dr Joshi cautions. What are the best coping strategies for fear of flying? Here's what can actually help soothe your nerves post-crash coverage: Ground yourself in facts: Flying remains one of the safest modes of travel statistically Practice deep breathing or mindfulness: A few minutes a day can rewire your stress response Talk about it: Whether it's a friend or therapist, don't keep your fears bottled up Visualise safe flying experiences: Think back to calm, uneventful flights you've taken before Seek professional help: Therapy, especially CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), is highly effective in treating phobias Air disasters, though rare, strike a nerve because they tap into our deepest fears — of loss, lack of control, and the fragility of life. It's human to feel shaken. What matters is how you respond. For more health updates, follow #HealthWithBS
New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Ahmedabad plane crash: 223 DNA matches confirmed, 204 bodies handed over to families
AHMEDABAD: DNA samples of 223 victims of the Air India plane crash have been successfully matched, and 204 bodies have been handed over to families as of 11:50 am on June 20, according to Civil Hospital Superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi. The Civil Hospital authorities have intensified the efforts to identify and return the remaining bodies. Meanwhile, two patients under treatment at the Civil Hospital succumbed to their injuries. Their bodies have been handed over to their families, bringing the total count of bodies handed over to 204 from the Civil Hospital alone. Breaking down the identification further, Dr Joshi confirmed that the 223 matched victims comprise 168 Indian nationals, 7 Portuguese, 36 British citizens, 1 Canadian, and 11 non-passengers - local residents who were tragically caught in the crash zone.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Karnataka Lokayukta extortion case: WhatsApp messages from ex-cop's phone revealed links to IPS officer
The investigation into an alleged extortion racket operating in the Karnataka Lokayukta established a link between IPS officer Srinath Joshi and Ningappa Savant, a former police constable accused of threatening government officials with raids, from WhatsApp messages retrieved from the latter's phone. The alleged association between Savant and Joshi, who was a Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Karnataka Lokayukta until last week, emerged after WhatsApp messages from the former constable's phone were retrieved following his arrest on June 2, police sources said. 'Information about the involvement of other officers with the accused is being gathered by examining WhatsApp messages, call details, and WhatsApp call details,' the office of the Karnataka Lokayukta had said in an official statement on June 17. A single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court granted bail to Savant on Thursday following a plea by his wife, G K Chandrakala. She alleged that the Lokayukta police did not follow arrest procedures mandated by the Supreme Court while arresting Savant. The high court ruled that Savant's arrest was unconstitutional and noted that 'the fact that the grounds of arrest were not intimated, furnished or communicated to the petitioner or her husband' was grounds for granting bail. 'I deem it just and appropriate to direct the respondent-Lokayuktha and the concerned jail authorities to release the petitioner's husband on interim bail for a period of four weeks…,' Justice S R Krishna Kumar of the Karnataka High Court ruled on Thursday. Earlier, the high court bench had stayed the Lokayukta police FIR against Savant on June 17. The bench on June 18 also stayed a summons issued by the Lokayukta police for questioning Joshi on his alleged association with Savant. The alleged extortion racket linked to the Karnataka Lokayukta emerged after a May 23 extortion bid on a regional transport officer (RTO) in Tumakuru. The official filed a complaint with the police, saying he had received a call from a caller claiming to be Vamsi Krishna, the SP of the Bengaluru City Lokayukta unit, who demanded money to prevent a raid on the RTO. The subsequent probe led to the arrest of Savant, who was identified as the person who allegedly called the RTO in the guise of a Lokayukta police officer. The Lokayukta police also seized Savant's mobile phone. The police retrieved data from the phone through the technical services of the state CID and found that the dismissed police constable was closely associated with SP Joshi through multiple messages and calls. Savant's WhatsApp messages allegedly revealed that he reported the collection of over ₹ 56 lakh from excise officials in the state to the officer. The Lokayukta police are now investigating the excise officials who are alleged to have made payments through Savant to evade action by the Lokayukta police. Savant is alleged to have extorted over ₹ 4.15 crore from dozens of government officials by claiming to be closely associated with police officers in the Karnataka Lokayukta police units. The Lokayukta police also established the alleged association between Savant and Joshi from information about the former police constable's visits to the Lokayukta office, where he frequently met Joshi. Sources said that the Lokayukta police had collected sufficient material through technical analysis to pursue the case further and would seek removal of the high court stay on investigations following an advancement of a hearing initially set for July 15.
NDTV
9 hours ago
- NDTV
Air India Crash: 215 DNA Matches Found, 198 Bodies Handed Over To Families
Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi on Thursday said that 215 DNA samples have been matched, and the mortal remains of 198 deceased in the Air India AI-171 plane crash have been handed over to their respective families. Speaking to reporters, Mr Joshi said, "215 DNA samples have been matched, of which the mortal remains of 198 deceased have been handed over to their the 198 deceased, 149 are Indian nationals, seven Portuguese, 32 British and one Canadian." He added that the mortal remains of 15 victims were dispatched by air and 183 by road via ambulances. Earlier in the day, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said that 222 victims of the AI-171 plane crash have been identified so far, including 214 based on DNA samples and eight without DNA matching. He said their remains have been handed over to their families. "Police also do their part of the investigation, but other agencies and the experts do the technical part, like analysing the black box, and the investigation is underway... 222 people have been identified so far, 214 based on DNA samples and eight were identified without DNA and their bodies have been handed over to their families," Mr Malik told reporters. Meanwhile, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu held a high-level video conference with all Airport Directors across the country to review ground-level preparedness and passenger support mechanisms in the light of rescheduling of flights happening due to multiple reasons like post-accident checks, weather changes, closing of certain airspaces due to geopolitical tensions, etc. According to a release from the Civil Aviation Ministry, several directives were issued during the meeting, including Close liaison with airlines, which was emphasised to ensure passenger issues are addressed swiftly and on the spot. Availability of food, drinking water, and adequate seating facilities at terminals must be ensured, particularly during flight delays or congestion. Sufficient personnel must be deployed at key touchpoints to manage passenger grievances proactively. On June 12, the London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
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Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Business Standard
Air India crash: 215 DNA matches found, 198 bodies handed over to families
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi on Thursday said that 215 DNA samples have been matched, and the mortal remains of 198 deceased in the Air India AI-171 plane crash have been handed over to their respective families. Speaking to reporters, Joshi said, "215 DNA samples have been matched, of which the mortal remains of 198 deceased have been handed over to their the 198 deceased, 149 are Indian nationals, seven Portuguese, 32 British and one Canadian." He added that the mortal remains of 15 victims were dispatched by air and 183 by road via ambulances. Earlier in the day, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said that 222 victims of the AI-171 plane crash have been identified so far, including 214 based on DNA samples and eight without DNA matching. He said their remains have been handed over to their families. "Police also do their part of the investigation, but other agencies and the experts do the technical part, like analysing the black box, and the investigation is underway... 222 people have been identified so far, 214 based on DNA samples and eight were identified without DNA and their bodies have been handed over to their families," Malik told reporters. Meanwhile, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu held a high-level video conference with all Airport Directors across the country to review ground-level preparedness and passenger support mechanisms in the light of rescheduling of flights happening due to multiple reasons like post-accident checks, weather changes, closing of certain airspaces due to geopolitical tensions, etc. According to a release from the Civil Aviation Ministry, several directives were issued during the meeting, including Close liaison with airlines, which was emphasised to ensure passenger issues are addressed swiftly and on the spot. Availability of food, drinking water, and adequate seating facilities at terminals must be ensured, particularly during flight delays or congestion. Sufficient personnel must be deployed at key touchpoints to manage passenger grievances proactively. On June 12, the London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
