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Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Stop Using ChatGPT Like Google. Start Using It Like Your Cofounder
Stop using ChatGPT like Google. Start using it like your cofounder Treating ChatGPT like a fancy search engine under utilises its power. And yours too. You ask basic questions, get basic answers, then wonder why AI isn't changing your life. You're sitting on a goldmine and you don't realise. What if you could turn ChatGPT into the business partner you know, like and trust? The real power comes when you make AI tools part of your team. When ChatGPT knows how you think and what you value, it works like your second brain. Copy, paste and edit the square brackets in ChatGPT, and keep the same chat window open so the context carries through. Your business runs on systems, but they're full of unnecessary steps. You created them when it was smaller. Now they're slowing you down. Every extra step costs time and money. Upload your SOPs to ChatGPT and watch it spot the inefficiencies you've been blind to. Get ruthless about simplicity. Speed wins. "Based on what you know about my business from our previous conversations, analyze this standard operating procedure. Identify specific steps that could be eliminated or automated without reducing quality. For each step, explain why it's unnecessary and suggest a simpler alternative. Focus on speed and simplicity while maintaining the core purpose. Ask for more detail if required. [Paste your SOP here] You think you know what makes you different. But your positioning probably sounds like everyone else's. Generic promises get generic results. Your ideal clients scroll past because nothing grabs them or makes them want to act right now. ChatGPT already knows your strengths from your conversations. Let it show you the gaps in how you present them. "Based on what you know about my business, expertise, and target audience from our chats, review my current positioning. Identify 3 specific things missing that would make my positioning impossible to ignore. For each gap, suggest concrete language that speaks directly to my ideal client's deepest desires. Focus on what makes me genuinely different, not just better: [paste your elevator pitch, bio, or homepage]" Every day you face the same decisions. Should I take this client? Is this opportunity worth pursuing? Which project gets priority? You waste mental energy deciding from scratch each time. Smart founders create principles for everything, including decisions. Turn your judgment calls into repeatable processes. Let the system think so you can act. "Using what you know about my business goals and values, create a decision tree for this common dilemma I face: [describe a recurring decision you make]. Include 7 yes/no questions that lead to a clear action. Each question should filter based on my priorities you've learned from our conversations. Make the final outcomes specific actions, not vague suggestions. Format it so I can screenshot and use it repeatedly. Ask for more information if required." Nothing should leave your business without a quality check. Not emails, not products, not LinkedIn posts. But you're too close to your own work to see the flaws. Make ChatGPT your harshest critic and biggest supporter. Set a rule that changes everything. Never ship without your AI cofounder's input. When your systems handle quality control, you're free to be more visionary. "Based on what you know about my target audience, review this [email/product description/social post] before I publish. Act as my strategic advisor and identify 5 specific improvements that would make this more compelling. Consider my brand voice, my audience's psychology, and my business goals. Be direct about what's weak. Suggest exact replacements, not general advice: [paste your content]" Some days you write like you're on fire. Other days every word feels forced. The difference shows up on the page. ChatGPT has seen you at your best through your chat history. It knows when you're hitting hard and when you're playing safe. Use it to channel your peak performance voice on demand. Make your sentences actually deliver by leveraging what it already knows. "Based on our conversation history and what you know about my communication style, rewrite this message to sound like me at my absolute sharpest: [paste your draft]. Make it more direct, more confident, and more compelling. Strip out any weak language. Add punch where I'm being too soft. Keep my authentic voice but amplify the conviction. This should sound like my best day, not my average one." Make ChatGPT part of your team to test your logic, stress-test your decisions, and make your systems bulletproof. Upload your processes and watch them get faster. Share your content and find what's missing. Build decision frameworks that remove daily friction. Run everything through your AI cofounder first. Fine-tune its understanding until it writes like you on your best day. The more ChatGPT knows about how you work, the more it multiplies your impact. You stop second-guessing. You start shipping faster. Your second brain is waiting. Access all my best ChatGPT content prompts.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Why the Kedarnath Yatra has become accident prone
The Kedarnath Yatra is among the oldest and sacred pilgrimages in India. Its roots are traced to the time of Adi Shankaracharya, who is believed to have restored the shrine. For pilgrims, it used to be a spiritual journey marked by devotion and endurance rather than mere physical expedition, something I experienced during my tenure as the superintendent of police in Chamoli district in 1994. However, this pilgrimage has undergone a drastic transformation in the last 10 years. Following the devastating 2013 floods and extensive reconstruction efforts by the government, especially after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the shrine, the Yatra has seen an unprecedented surge in footfall. From a daily average of just 2,500 pilgrims in the early 1990s, the number now exceeds 30,000 per day. This brings forth logistical, ecological, and spiritual challenges. The massive influx of pilgrims has placed enormous pressure on Kedarnath's fragile Himalayan ecosystem and carrying capacity. Managing such vast numbers has become increasingly difficult, especially since the subject is deeply emotional and religious, making regulatory enforcement sensitive. In more recent times, the Yatra has morphed into a status symbol, driven by social media trends where the spiritual essence is often overshadowed by selfie culture and digital bragging rights. After the 2013 disaster, the trekking path had to be extended from 14 km to 19 km due to terrain shifts, making the journey more arduous. The shared pathway for horses and pedestrians has become overcrowded, unhygienic, unsafe, and even inhumane. It holds the potential to turn into a major tragedy someday. Helicopter services, once introduced as a relief and convenience utility, have now become another source of ecological and administrative strain. It causes heavy noise pollution, consumes fossil fuels, and generates vibrations that negatively impact the delicate mountain ecology. More importantly, the sudden changes in altitude and temperature, from the plains to an elevation of 12,000 feet, often result in medical emergencies due to poor acclimatisation. Accessing heli-tickets has become a nightmare, with long queues, black marketing and fake website scams. Though only about 2,000 pilgrims can be flown in a day, and that too only when the weather is clear, demand often exceeds 10,000 as a result of VIP requests and public demand. The weather in the region is highly unpredictable. Visibility can drop to zero within minutes, rendering safe landings impossible even if helicopters are hovering directly above the helipad. In such scenarios, pressure mounts on both the administration and pilots to overlook safety protocols. Strict enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can significantly reduce the possibility of accidents, but it would also substantially reduce the number of flights, something that goes against commercial interests and public demand. On June 15, 2025, a Bell 407 helicopter en route from Kedarnath to Guptkashi crashed, claiming the lives of all seven onboard including a child and the pilot. Poor weather and low visibility appear to be the main cause. The pilot took off before the scheduled time despite adverse weather conditions, risking his life and those of the passengers. This is the fifth helicopter accident during the 2025 Char Dham Yatra season. The growing pressure on pilots from helicopter operators, VIPs, and pilgrims alike, combined with violations of SOPs, has made helicopter services dangerous. This calls for scrutiny and introspection. To ensure a safe and sustainable Yatra, a multi-pronged approach must be adopted. First and foremost is the construction of a large-capacity, high-quality ropeway system, similar to those found in the Swiss Alps. This would offer a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to both trekking and helicopter travel. Once operational, the use of horses must be completely phased out, with comprehensive rehabilitation plans provided for horse owners. The ropeway project, already announced, must be executed urgently. Weather-based flight restrictions should be mandatory, supported by real-time monitoring systems at all helipads. Pilots should receive specialised training in mountain flying, and their duty hours must be strictly regulated. Helipads should be technologically upgraded to ensure safe take-offs and landings, and only technically superior helicopters meeting the highest maintenance standards should be allowed to operate in the Kedarnath Valley. A centralised command centre for all helicopter operations should be set up, and public safety advisories backed by enforceable SOPs must be widely disseminated. Kedarnath is not merely a destination; it is a living embodiment of India's spiritual and cultural heritage. Overcrowding, exceeding the carrying capacity, and rampant commercialisation are threatening the very essence of this sacred site. Unsafe air travel, ecological degradation, and mounting logistical chaos demand immediate and honest introspection by all stakeholders, including the government, pilgrims, service providers, and the society at large. Ashok Kumar, a former Director General of Police, Uttarakhand, is Vice Chancellor of Sports University of Haryana. The views expressed are personal.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
AAIB team starts probe in Kedarnath Dham chopper crash
Dehradun: A team from Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) arrived in Rudraprayag on Sunday evening to carry out the investigation of the chopper crash near Gaurikund that killed seven people, including its pilot and inspect the site, an official said. Rahul Chaubey, Rudraprayag district tourism officer (DTO), who also serves as nodal officer for the chopper services in the district, said, 'The AAIB officials arrived in Rudraprayag on Sunday evening to carry out the investigation of the chopper crash and inspect the crash site.' He said, 'DGCA has already conveyed to the helicopter operators to be extra cautious and not operate in bad weather.' A helicopter carrying pilgrims from Kedarnath crashed on Sunday morning at around 5.30 am, killing all seven people aboard, including a two-year-old girl, as preliminary analysis showed the aircraft went down in treacherous weather in the Rudraprayag district. Sunday's tragedy was the fifth helicopter incident on the route in six weeks: three emergency landings and another crash have killed six people during this period. The crash highlights growing safety concerns over helicopter operations serving the Char Dham pilgrimage route, which includes four sacred Hindu temples in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. The routes see tens of thousands of pilgrims annually, many using helicopters to navigate the treacherous mountain terrain. Meanwhile, the police handed over the bodies of the victims to their families after postmortem. The victims included pilot Rajveer Singh Chauhan, 35, a former army officer from Jaipur; a family of three from Maharashtra — Rajkumar Suresh Jaiswal, 41, his wife Shradha, 35, and their daughter Kashi, 2; two passengers from Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Devi, 66, and her granddaughter Tusti Singh, 19; and temple committee member Vikram Singh Rawat, 46. Circle officer, Rudraprayag, Prabodh Ghildiyal said, 'We have handed over the bodies of the victims to their families after postmortem.' Police in Sunday registered a first information report (FIR) against two officials of Aryan Aviation Pvt Limited whose chopper crashed early morning for 'gross negligence'. The FIR was registered at Sonprayag police station against Kaushik Pathak, account manager of the company, and Vikas Tomar, manager of the company, under section 105 (Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and relevant sections of the Aircraft Act on the complaint of revenue sub inspector Rajiv Nakholia. Nakholia in his complaint said that the chopper of the company operated despite bad weather conditions in violation of standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) . He said there had been clouds in the sky and fog since morning, and despite knowing that it can cause loss of lives and property, the two officials of the company responsible for compliance of SOPs showed gross negligence towards their duties. Circle officer Guptkashi Vikas Pundir said, 'We have started our investigation against the accused. No arrest has been made yet.'
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'He video-called me, I couldn't call back': Daughter of man who died in Ahmedabad plane crash
The family of British national Ramesh Patel, who died in the Air India-171 plane crash, reached Ahmedabad. The family members remembered him and expressed fear about boarding an Air India flight in future. Speaking to ANI, Ramesh Patel's daughter Priti Pandya said, "He (her father) came here for nine days. He just came here to eat did not come back home. This was the first trip I spoke to him 3-4 times a week, but when he video-called on Tuesday, I was working, and I thought I would call him back, and I never was able to. My sister-in-law spoke to him when he boarded the plane." "He comes every year to India. He loves India. He has got a house in Gujarat... He loves this country, and he died was meant to be," she added. Daughter-in-law Kajal Patel told ANI, "Thursday morning, he rang me and said 'Everything is okay, the weight is okay' and I said, 'That's fine, Dad, don't worry'. He said that he won't ring me again, but then he rang me again and said 'I am in the plane safely and it's on time' and I said 'Okay, see you in the evening'...I asked him not to go as it's too hot in India, but he kept saying he wants to go." Priti Pandya expressed fear of boarding an Air India flight. She said, "While coming to Ahmedabad, Air India was an option, but I don't think I can ever board an Air India flight in my life." On the compensation announced by the TATA Group, they said, "We will give money, can they bring back our father?" Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12 crashed moments after takeoff, claiming the lives of 241 people onboard. Meanwhile, the government has constituted a high-level multi-disciplinary committee for examining the causes that led to the crash of the flight. "A High-Level Multi-disciplinary Committee is constituted for examining the causes leading to the crash of the Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, 2025. The Committee will examine the existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines issued to prevent and handle such occurrences and suggest comprehensive guidelines for dealing with such instances in the future," an order issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry read. The committee will have access to all records, including, among others, flight data, cockpit voice recorders, aircraft maintenance records, ATC Log and witness testimonies and will publish its report within three months. The committee is headed by the Home Secretary and includes representatives from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Indian Air Force, and aviation experts. The committee will assess the emergency response of the various stakeholders, including rescue operations and coordination among them. It will also suggest policy changes, operational improvements and training enhancements required to prevent such occurrences and handle post-crash incident situations.
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First Post
14-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Air India crash: Govt forms panel to formulate new SOPs to prevent mishaps
The committee's primary objective would be to recommend a robust framework for preventing and effectively managing similar aviation incidents in the future read more Debris of an Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. Pic/PTI India's Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Saturday (June 14) that a high-level multi-disciplinary committee will be formed to probe the fatal Air India crash near Ahmedabad airport, which killed 265 people on June 12. The ill-fated flight was en route from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport as it crashed into a medical college building within seconds after takeoff. What will the committee do? The panel's top priority would be to examine the cause of the crash. A black box of the flight was recovered from the college building's rooftop on Friday by investigators, which will help establish the important facts. Secondly, the panel will examine the circumstances that may have caused the tragedy and assess whether the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) need to be reviewed and whether a new safety guideline is required. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The ministry clarified that this panel will act independently and won't interfere with parallel investigations by other aviation agencies and experts. In a post on X, the ministry said that the committee's primary objective is to recommend a robust framework for preventing and effectively managing similar aviation incidents in the future. 'The Committee will not be a substitute to other enquiries being conducted by relevant organisations but will focus on formulating SOPs for preventing and handling such occurrences in the future," the post reads. Air India disaster Air India Flight AI171 crashed just seconds after departing from Ahmedabad airport when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner slammed into a medical college hostel in a nearby residential neighbourhood. Videos from witnesses showed the plane struggling to climb before spiralling into a fiery explosion. The tragic flight had 230 passengers, including 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, and 1 Canadian, plus 12 crew members. Only one person survived the disaster. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and met with injured survivors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Efforts to identify the deceased continue, with 70-80 doctors performing post-mortem exams. So far, five victims have been identified, and their remains have been given to their families. A detailed investigation is in progress to find out what caused the crash. Forensic teams are analysing the wreckage, and aviation officials are conducting a thorough probe.
