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Zawya
6 days ago
- General
- Zawya
Air India Dreamliner returns to Hong Kong after technical issue mid-air, source says
NEW DELHI: An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane bound for New Delhi returned to its origin of Hong Kong as a precautionary measure on Monday, after the pilot suspected a technical issue mid-air, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The incident comes days after an Air India flight to London, using the same type of Boeing aircraft, crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad moments after take-off, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. The Dreamliner aircraft flying Air India flight AI315 out of Hong Kong on Monday is now undergoing checks, said the source with knowledge of the matter. Flight AI315 took off from Hong Kong at 12:16 p.m. and landed just over an hour later, according to tracking data on Flightradar24. Boeing and Air India did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Hong Kong-New Delhi flight. (Reporting by Abhijith Ganapavaram and Tanvi Mehta; Editing by YP Rajesh and Tom Hogue)
Zawya
12-06-2025
- General
- Zawya
More than 200 people have died in India plane crash, police say
More than 200 people have died after an Air India plane crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, Kanan Desai, a top city police officer told Reuters. (Reporting by Shivam Patel, writing by Tanvi Mehta; Editing by YP Rajesh)
The Star
04-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Seven dead in stampede outside India's Bengaluru cricket stadium, TV channels say
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -At least seven people were killed in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India's Bengaluru, where an event was being held to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title win, TV channels reported on Wednesday. Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings in the tournament's final match on Tuesday. (Reporting by Tanvi Mehta, writing by Sakshi Dayal; Editing by YP Rajesh)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
From Deepika Padukone to the common man, Tanvi Mehta believes everyone deserves mental wellness
In a world where conversations around mental health are gradually gaining visibility, art therapist and mental health advocate Tanvi Mehta is quietly but powerfully leading a movement that fuses creativity, cultural sensitivity, and emotional healing. Whether working with young children in India or survivors of gender-based violence in New York, Tanvi's goal is clear: to make mental health care more human, more accessible, and more rooted in individual global journey—from India to Singapore, Italy, and now the United States—has deeply influenced her practice and artistic identity. Currently based in New York, she works with a nonprofit supporting survivors of gender-based violence and serves as the Social Justice Chair for the New York Art Therapy Association (NYATA). In both roles, she is advocating for a more inclusive and culturally grounded mental health a master's degree in art therapy from New York University, Tanvi has supported individuals across various life stages and circumstances—from children coping with chronic illness to older adults living with dementia, and survivors of domestic violence and trafficking, to those managing complex conditions like bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis. But her work transcends traditional therapy models. 'What I've learned,' says Tanvi, 'is that art offers an emotional language beyond words. Especially in communities where verbal expression is stigmatised or unsafe, art becomes a doorway to healing.' As a South Asian woman, Tanvi understands the silence surrounding mental health in many cultures. 'Therapy wasn't a concept that was openly talked about where I grew up,' she shares. 'I knew that if I entered this field, I'd have to do it in a way that felt rooted, familiar, and culturally relevant.' That's why her sessions often include culturally meaningful materials, native languages, and symbolic expressions. 'It's not just about processing trauma—it's about reclaiming identity,' she says. She also leads workshops across borders—virtually and in person—reaching clients far beyond geographic limitations. Whether supporting a child in Mumbai or an adult in Manhattan, her approach centers on dignity, self-expression, and emotional access. And it's not just the marginalised or underrepresented who need this work. Even the most privileged aren't immune to emotional pain. 'While celebrities and individuals from upper-class backgrounds may appear to lead glamorous and fulfilled lives, mental health challenges don't spare anyone,' Tanvi explains. 'Privilege might bring access, but it doesn't immunize anyone from emotional struggles. In fact, many public figures are now helping shift the narrative.' She points to Deepika Padukone, who has openly spoken about her battle with depression and launched the LiveLoveLaugh Foundation, and Huma Qureshi, who frequently highlights the importance of mental well-being. 'These women are helping normalize therapy—not as a crisis response, but as a regular form of self-care. Success and struggle can coexist.' As Tanvi puts it, 'Therapy is not about who needs it more—it's about who's ready to look inward. Whether it's a corporate professional managing burnout or a celebrity feeling lost behind the cameras, emotional well-being isn't about appearance—it's about alignment. And therapy is one step closer to that summer, Tanvi is set to release her first children's book—a gentle, culturally sensitive introduction to grief for ages 6–9. 'It's designed not just for kids, but for parents, caregivers, and teachers who want to start emotional conversations early—through art and story,' she says. She also hints that the book may be the first in a series exploring emotional literacy and development. Through her quiet resolve and global lens, Tanvi Mehta isn't just practicing art therapy—she's reimagining how the world sees healing. In a time when mental health is often overshadowed by stigma or silence, her work reminds us that vulnerability is not weakness—it's a starting point for transformation, whether you're a Bollywood icon or just someone trying to get through the day. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Indian professor who was jailed for comments on women military officer is released on bail
By Tanvi Mehta NEW DELHI (Reuters) -A professor who was jailed after making comments perceived as critical of women officers in the Indian army was ordered released on bail by the country's top court on Wednesday, his lawyer said. The Supreme Court also placed restrictions on Ali Khan Mahmudabad's ability to comment on the case and on his social media posts, pending further investigation, lawyer Mohammad Nizamuddin Pasha told Reuters. Mahmudabad, head of the political science department at Ashoka University near Delhi, was arrested on Sunday after his remarks about two women army officers. The two, one Hindu and one Muslim, gave press briefings during the intense fighting earlier this month between India and Pakistan. Mahmudabad has been accused of disrupting communal (religious) harmony and of using words or gestures intended to insult a woman's modesty, website Live Law reported. The Commission for Women in the northern state of Haryana, where the university is located, complained that Mahmudabad's remarks undermined women officers and were an "attempt to vilify national military actions", according to local media. "The optics of two women soldiers presenting their findings are important, but optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy," Mahmudabad said in a social media post on May 8. "The grassroots reality that common Muslims face (in India) is different from what the government tried to show but at the same time the press conference shows that an India, united in its diversity, is not completely dead as an idea," added the professor, who is Muslim. Muslims and rights groups have accused some members of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and affiliates of promoting anti-Islamic hate speech and vigilantism, and demolishing Muslim-owned properties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India. The fighting between the South Asian neighbours erupted after India attacked what it called terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan following an April 22 attack by Islamist militants in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 people. Pakistan said civilians sites were targeted and the Indian attack was followed by days of intense fighting, until a ceasefire was announced between the arch rivals on May 10. Prior to his arrest, Mahmudabad said that his legal team responded to a summons by the commission, which "failed to highlight how my post is contrary to the rights of or laws of women". "We are committed to making the women feel safe and validated in all their endeavours be it academic or on the borders of this great nation," Renu Bhatia, chairperson of the Haryana State Commission for Women said on X last week. Ashoka University said in a statement it was heartened with the news of Mahmudabad's bail, ANI news agency reported. Reuters has a minority stake in ANI. Local media had reported the university had earlier distanced itself from the professor's comments, saying they were made in his personal capacity, but that a group of faculty members and students stood by the professor.
