King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

Rigid moral rules, like the principle that taking what isn't yours is wrong, are often simplistic frameworks that struggle to encompass the complexities of real-life situations.  

This video explains the concept of fractional shares, illustrating how they allow investors to purchase small portions of company stock rather than requiring the full  price of a whole share.  

          It was a calm afternoon when Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London took off. The sky was clear, and everything seemed routine. But on board were more than passengers—there were hopes, dreams, and silent prayers. A young man is on his way to join his dream job in the UK. A mother is travelling to meet her son after five long years. A couple is excited about their first international trip together. A girl returning from a family visit, her heart still full of memories. Each seat held a story, each story held a future.           But just minutes into the journey, the unimaginable happened. The pilot’s voice cracked through the air traffic control radio: “Mayday… Mayday… Mayday…”. A desperate cry for help. A call that every pilot dreads to make—and every control tower fears to hear. But help couldn’t reach in time. And in those fleeting moments, hundreds of dreams plunged into silence. The nation mourned. The w...

     Every time an aircraft incident makes headlines, a wave of self-proclaimed aviation experts floods the conversation, often armed with speculation rather than facts. The recent Air India incident has sparked similar noise. While public concern is understandable, it's crucial to separate informed insight from knee-jerk commentary. Understanding how flight delays, aircraft maintenance, and safety protocols work is essential to appreciating the complexities of modern aviation. The Reality Behind Flight Delays      One of the most common complaints from passengers revolves around flight delays. It is easy to attribute these delays to poor management or inefficiency. However, the aviation industry operates under stringent safety standards that often necessitate delays to ensure passenger safety. Many delays stem from technical reasons—issues that require thorough checks and repairs before an aircraft can be cleared for flight. It is important to recogn...