IndiGo crisis enters its sixth day as passengers remain stranded at major airports (ANI)

NEW DELHI: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, in response to Rahul Gandhi’s remark, stated that the government has consistently promoted competition in the aviation sector to promote the entry of more airlines in the market. He highlighted recent legislation aimed at reducing leasing costs, noting that it will make it easier for airlines to expand their fleets.In his statement, Naidu pointed out that the IndiGo crisis is an issue of public concern rather than a political issue.

“He should understand that this is not a political issue, but a matter concerning the public. In the aviation sector, the government has always aimed to increase competition,” he said, “More competition means allowing new airlines to enter, increasing aircraft in our fleet, and reducing leasing costs. We have even passed legislation in Parliament to lower leasing costs so that more aircraft can be added.”Rahul Gandhi on Friday stated that the IndiGo fiasco is a result of the government’s monopoly model, causing the general public to bear the brunt of it. In a post on X, he said, “IndiGo fiasco is the cost of this Govt’s monopoly model. Once again, it’s ordinary Indians who pay the price – in delays, cancellations and helplessness.”He had also urged promoting more competition across sectors, saying, “India deserves fair competition in every sector, not match-fixing monopolies.”The IndiGo crisis has entered its sixth day, causing significant disruption for thousands of passengers. Many remain stranded at airports, while others are missing important life events due to flight delays and cancellations.

India is preparing to dispatch a team of accident investigators to Washington next week to review the ongoing probe into the June Air India crash that claimed 241 lives. The group will go through the data collected so far by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and present their own analysis drawn from the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with the knowledge of the matter.The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), which is heading the probe from the Indian side, will take part in the review meeting at the NTSB headquarters. Representatives from organisations involved in the investigation, including Boeing, are also expected to attend.

The NTSB said it has no information to share at this stage and referred questions to Indian authorities. Boeing directed queries to the AAIB. Attempts to reach the AAIB and India’s aviation ministry for comment over the weekend were unsuccessful.This latest development follows reports that tension has been building between Indian and American authorities over the conduct of the investigation, Bloomberg reported. At the same time, pilots’ unions in India have opposed any claims that the crash may have been the result of pilot action.The preliminary findings reported earlier noted that the aircraft’s fuel-control switches were turned off shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, which caused the engines to lose power and left the flight unrecoverable. Although the switches were turned back on about 10 seconds later, the change was not enough to save the unfortunate Boeing 787 Dreamliner.Bloomberg reported that the investigators have not yet reached a final conclusion, though some information has already surfaced. The cockpit voice recordings reportedly captured the younger co-pilot, who was operating the aircraft at take-off, asking the captain why he turned off the switches while the captain denied doing so.The AAIB has said that more details will be available only when the final report is issued and has urged people not to draw conclusions before that point.

You might often wonder whether sticking to a full eight hours of continuous sleep is the most effective way to rest, or whether splitting your sleep into multiple sessions throughout the day could offer unique benefits. Sleep habits have become increasingly flexible, influenced by work schedules, technology use, and lifestyle demands. For some, a long uninterrupted night’s sleep may feel ideal, while others adopt a biphasic or polyphasic approach, napping during the day to complement shorter night sleep. Scientific studies have started exploring how these patterns affect memory, alertness, and overall brain function, revealing that the timing and structure of sleep can be as significant as total duration in maintaining both cognitive and physical health.A study published in Nature Scientific Reports examined the cognitive and physiological effects of splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap. The research demonstrated that this pattern could reduce homeostatic sleep pressure while enhancing certain types of long-term memory consolidation. These findings suggest that structured daytime rest, when combined with shortened nocturnal sleep, may offer comparable cognitive benefits to continuous sleep and even provide flexibility for those navigating irregular schedules.

How different sleep routines affect your day

Continuous sleep refers to the conventional model where you sleep for approximately eight uninterrupted hours at night. This pattern aligns closely with natural circadian rhythms, allowing the body to progress seamlessly through all stages of the sleep cycle, including deep sleep and rapid eye movement phases. Such uninterrupted sleep supports consistent hormone release, thermoregulation, cardiovascular maintenance, and memory consolidation over a single extended period. Many people find that continuous sleep produces predictable energy levels and cognitive stability throughout the day.Split sleep, in contrast, divides rest into a shorter nocturnal session supplemented by a daytime nap. This approach may be adopted because of work schedules, caregiving duties, or personal preference. Splitting sleep distributes rest across the day and reduces cumulative sleep pressure, while still allowing essential sleep stages to occur in both segments. The study indicated that structured naps combined with shorter night sleep can improve cognitive functions, particularly memory retention, without significantly affecting daytime alertness, making it a viable option for individuals with varying daily routines or lifestyle constraints.For many, the shift just seems to make the day feel slightly easier, though it’s not always clear whether the nap, timing, or overall change in rhythm is what actually makes the difference.

Both sleep patterns influence cognitive performance, alertness, and overall physiological restoration, though they operate through distinct mechanisms. Continuous sleep enables the brain to complete uninterrupted cycles of deep and REM sleep, which are crucial for muscle repair, memory consolidation, and metabolic regulation. Split sleep, on the other hand, can relieve daytime sleepiness, provide short-term alertness boosts, and reduce the buildup of sleep pressure over consecutive days, while still offering opportunities for memory consolidation during naps.Effects of continuous sleep:

Effects of split sleep:

How to choose the best sleep structure

Deciding between continuous and split sleep depends on your lifestyle, work demands, and personal response to different sleep distributions. Some individuals thrive on a traditional eight-hour night sleep, finding that it produces sustained energy, mood stability, and cognitive performance. Others benefit from incorporating a short daytime nap, particularly if night sleep is interrupted or shortened. Factors such as age, circadian rhythm preference, cognitive workload, and overall health can guide your choice. Understanding your natural sleep patterns, tracking alertness, and monitoring mood and energy levels can help determine which sleep structure best supports both physical well-being and mental performance.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, medication, or lifestyle.Also Read | Tension Headache vs. Migraine: Causes, symptoms and other differences

India’s left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav capped off an impressive show against South Africa with yet another influential performance in the 3rd ODI at Visakhapatnam, playing a key role in India’s 2-1 series victory.

Kuldeep Yadav delivers match-turning spell in Vizag

Bowling on a surface that offered uneven pace and occasional grip, Kuldeep showcased exceptional control, finishing with 4 wickets for 41 runs – one of the most economical and impactful spells of the match.

Throughout the middle overs, he dismantled South Africa’s rhythm by removing vital middle-order batters, consistently deceiving right-handers with his trademark drift, dip and a well-disguised wrong’un. Across all three matches, Kuldeep reaffirmed why he remains India’s premier strike bowler in the middle phase of white-ball games, contributing with breakthroughs whenever the visitors threatened to rebuild.

Sunil Gavaskar’s light-hearted query from Kuldeep steals the post-match show

Following India’s series win, Kuldeep appeared on the Star Sports post-match show, where batting great Sunil Gavaskar unexpectedly shifted the conversation from cricket to personal life. With a mischievous grin, Gavaskar asked, “Shaadi kab kar rahe ho?” (When are you getting married?)

Kuldeep burst into a smile before giving a witty reply that instantly lit up the studio: “Jald hi… agle saal… New Year pe.” (Very soon… next year… around New Year.)

The cheeky hint – delivered with perfect comic timing – drew laughter from the panel and quickly ignited buzz online.

Within minutes, the interaction was circulating widely on X and Instagram, with fans posting humorous reactions, memes and mock wedding invitations. Some supporters joked that India had secured “a series win and a wedding announcement,” while others applauded Kuldeep for answering a personal question with charm instead of avoiding it.

Several fan pages shared edits celebrating both his on-field brilliance and off-field milestone, while others quipped that Gavaskar had “bowled the toughest delivery of the match.”

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A look at Kuldeep’s relationship with Vanshika

For those unfamiliar with the story, Kuldeep is engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika, with the couple formalising their relationship in a private ceremony at Lucknow on June 4, 2025. Their engagement was attended by close family and a few teammates, including good friend Rinku Singh.

Vanshika, who works with LIC and has studied in Australia, shares a long-standing connection with Kuldeep, with their bond evolving over years from friendship to romance.

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KALYAN: After weeks of escalating tensions between the BJP and Shiv Sena in the politically sensitive Kalyan Lok Sabha region, a major development took place on Saturday. Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Kalyan MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde shared the stage together at the Bhoomi Pujan of a ₹180-crore multi purpose sports complex, war memorial and several other projects in Dombivli, signalling a possible pause in the ongoing political conflict.A day earlier, during a press conference in Sindhudurg, Chavan had openly addressed the friction within the Mahayuti alliance. He had said that accusations during elections were natural but stressed that the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP had been functioning well together for the past year. Chavan revealed that he had spoken with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who urged that the issue should not escalate further. He added that all senior leaders—Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and himself—would soon meet to put an end to the tensions.

Before this, the conflict had peaked in the Kalyan Lok Sabha area—considered the stronghold of Shiv Sena. The tension intensified especially in the KDMC region. Since becoming BJP’s state president, Chavan had been aggressively working to strengthen the party’s presence in Kalyan-Dombivli, aiming to secure the mayoral post in the upcoming KDMC elections and boost BJP’s position for the Lok Sabha polls.In the past month alone, Chavan had inducted several former Shiv Sena corporators and office-bearers into the BJP. In retaliation, Shiv Sena also started bringing BJP corporators into their fold. This tit-for-tat poaching battle created deep friction between the two alliance partners.Shrikant Shinde was determined to keep Kalyan Lok Sabha a Sena bastion, while Chavan was equally focused on expanding BJP’s influence—resulting in open disagreements. The Shinde camp was particularly upset when BJP continued inducting Sena leaders even after Shinde had complained directly to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.However, the atmosphere at Saturday’s event told a different story. Chavan, Eknath Shinde, and Dr. Shrikant Shinde were seen interacting warmly. The father-son duo spoke to Chavan with visible ease, and Chavan too appeared cheerful, suggesting that both sides may have decided to temporarily halt the hostilities—especially after Chavan’s public statement calling for peace.During their speeches, all three leaders focused on development work carried out by the Mahayuti government.Speaking to media, Dr. Shrikant Shinde said,“The next Mayor of Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation will definitely be from the Mahayuti.”“I do the politics of development.”. These remarks aimed to reassure party workers and signal that, despite internal tensions, Mahayuti remains united and committed to forward-looking governance.Interestingly, none of the leaders made any sharp remarks or indirect jibes at each other—a notable shift given the recent heated political climate.Their friendly interactions—smiling, talking freely, and avoiding criticism—have sparked speculation about whether the battle between the Shinde faction and Chavan has finally cooled down. With both sides sharing a stage harmoniously after weeks of tension, political observers believe that the Mahayuti leadership may have decided to draw a temporary curtain over the dispute.

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo)

NEW DELHI: At present, the Indian think tank is walking a tightrope, trying to build the team around a fresh crop of players while maintaining links with the experienced core. In that context, head coach Gautam Gambhir, who oversees this process, was clearly pleased to see contributions coming from both ends of the spectrum.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Providing weight to the senior contingent, Virat Kohli emerged Player of the Series in the ODIs against South Africa, scoring two centuries and a fifty — a swift return to the highs he consistently reached from 2015 onwards. Rohit Sharma added a couple of fifties, underlining his enduring touch and class.

Gambhir expressed hope that the duo will continue delivering such performances, which will keep the ODI side in strong shape.“Look, they’re quality players. I’ve said it many times as well that they’re world-class players. They are quality players in this format and their experience is really important in the dressing room,” Gambhir said at the post-match press meet after India’s nine-wicket win that sealed the one-day series 2-1.“They’re doing what they do. They’ve been doing it for such a long time for Indian cricket. Hopefully, they can continue doing the same, which is always going to be important come the white-ball format and the 50-over format,” he added.The rest given to seniors Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, coupled with the injury-enforced absence of Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya, provided an opportunity to test some of the younger players’ skillsets. Gambhir was particularly impressed with the growth of Harshit Rana as a bowling all-rounder.“That’s one of the reasons why we are trying to probably develop someone like Harshit, who can actually bat at No. 8 and contribute with a bat.“That’s how we need to find the balance, because come South Africa in two years’ time (2027 ODI WC), we would be needing three proper seamers as well. And if he can continue to develop as a bowling all-rounder, it’s going to give us a massive boost,” he said.Gambhir was also pleased with the outings of seamers Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna in the series.“With Jaspreet Bumrah coming back and what we saw of Arshdeep, Prasidh and Harshit in this series was incredible because all these three guys do not have a lot of experience, especially in 50-over format. They’ve hardly played, what, less than 15 ODIs. But they’ve done a fabulous job,” he said.

Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery has shaked up not just Hollywood but also caused India’s cinema industry. Multiplex Association of India (MAI) recently warned that the latest bout of consolidation could undermine the country’s theatrical ecosystem. The association has highlighted a worrying trend: global streaming platforms purchasing major studios. According to MAI, the shift in ownership threatens the supply of titles that cinemas depend on to maintain footfall across the year.Amazon’s purchase of MGM for $8.5 billion did not faced the same concerns because the studio was active at the time and Amazon subsequently increased its focus on cinemas. Amazon MGM Studios is now preparing to release three to four films annually in India, ET reported. Netflix, on the other hand, has continued to take a selective approach to theatrical releases. The financial scale of Netflix’s $83 billion agreement for Warner Bros Discovery, which follows the separation of the linear TV networks and Discovery+ into Discovery Global, places it among the largest entertainment mergers in years, comparable to Disney’s $71 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019. MAI highlighted that Indian theatres depend on a steady, diverse slate to stay profitable. A major Hollywood studio shifting under a streaming platform that does not prioritise cinema, it argues, has implications for both competition and earnings. Warner Bros has been an integral supplier of titles to the Indian release calendar, it said. Kamal Gianchandani, president of MAI, said the Indian theatrical market is built on “choice, scale and cultural diversity” and noted the economic role played by cinemas. “Cinemas in India are more than entertainment venues. They are cultural hubs and major economic engines. They support millions of livelihoods across production, distribution, exhibition, food and beverage and ancillary services,” he told ET. He also cautioned that Netflix’s stance on cinema has already been evident. “If this acquisition proceeds, the risk is two-fold: a meaningful reduction in high quality content for cinemas and the potential for shortened or non existent theatrical windows. This would impact revenues, limit consumer choice and weaken the broader film ecosystem. A consolidation of this size requires careful scrutiny and MAI will continue to raise its concerns with regulators in India and abroad,” he said. Netflix has responded by saying it plans to retain Warner Bros’ existing operations and strengthen its theatrical capabilities. Executives within multiplex chains privately acknowledge that the merger’s immediate consequences for India may not be dramatic, as the country’s box office is driven primarily by Hindi and regional titles. Data by Ormax Media shows the 2025 box office reached Rs 11,077 crore by October, 24% higher than the previous year, with Hollywood accounting for 10% of revenue.Though Warner Bros Discovery’s share of that revenue sits in the low single digits, Hollywood oveall continues to be make double-digit contributions to large chains such as PVR Inox and Cinepolis. One senior multiplex executive noted the wider implications, “While WBD’s contribution in India is not very large, this merger will shake up global cinema in the years ahead. There is already strong opposition to the deal in the US,” he said.