IndiGo bars woman in 'short dress' from flight

IndiGo bars woman in 'short dress' from flight!!

A woman passenger was not allowed to board an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to New Delhi on Monday morning as staff members of the private airline found her "inappropriately dressed". According to co-passengers, the woman, who was wearing a dress, missed her flight, though she was accommodated on a later flight after she reportedly changed into trousers.

While IndiGo confirmed the incident, it said the woman was stopped in accordance with a "specific dress code" that applies to its employees and their family members when they travel using the "staff leisure travel privileges" offered by the airline. While the woman is a former IndiGo employee, her brother is a current employee of the airline.

According to a co-passenger, Purabi Das, who was on the same Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Mumbai, the woman was scheduled to catch a connecting flight to New Delhi at 6:20 am. The Qatar Airways flight landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at 2:40 am on Monday.

"While I was waiting for my connecting flight, I heard a commotion and found her (the woman passenger) crying. There were three IndiGo employees who had refused to let her board her flight. They said she was not wearing appropriate clothes," said Das.

"Nobody raised any objection at the Doha airport. She was not indecently dressed. She was wearng a frock that ended above her knee," added Das.

Another passenger, Devyadutt Sahu, alleged that the airline staff told him that he would not be allowed to board his flight if he tried to intervene in the matter. "When we took up the matter with officials at the check-in counter, an employee attempted to harass me, saying my hand luggage was beyond the permissible limit, and that I could carry only one bag for check in," he said.

Later, the woman passenger reportedly changed into trousers. Sahu and Das lodged a complaint with the airline's customer service department, but were reportedly told that the staffers were following protocol.

In an e-mail reply to The Indian Express, IndiGo said the woman passenger was familiar with the policy. "We regret that an IndiGo passenger (who happens to be an ex IndiGo employee and a family member of a current employee) experienced an untoward behaviour at the Mumbai airport. As per the guidelines outlined, employees and the nominated family members are required to maintain a specific dress code, as and when they fly with the airline under the staff leisure travel privileges. Keeping in mind this policy, the Mumbai ground staff followed the protocol to brief this passenger on the dress code policy," said the airline.

The airline said its senior managers in Delhi and Mumbai took the woman's feedback. "This matter will be thoroughly investigated and the staff will be further sensitised via focused learning workshops," it said.

China ends one-child policy

China ends one-child policy

China ended its hugely controversial one-child policy on Thursday, after decades of strict, sometimes brutal enforcement left it with an ageing population and shrinking workforce that has heightened the challenges of slowing economic growth.

All couples will be allowed two children, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing a communique issued by the ruling Communist Party following a four-day meeting in Beijing. The historic change was, "intended to balance population development and address the challenge of an ageing population", Xinhua said. 

Campaigners welcomed the move, but stressed that a "two-child policy" still meant that China would retain population control mechanisms while demographic changes will take decades to have an effect, and previous loosenings led to fewer extra births than expected. The policy, instituted in the late 1970s, restricted most couples to only a single offspring and for years authorities argued that it was a key contributor to China's economic boom and had prevented 400 million births.

It was enforced by a dedicated national commission with a system of fines for violators and often forced abortions, leading to heartrending tales of loss for would-be parents. But China's population - the world's largest at 1.37 billion - is now ageing rapidly, gender imbalances are severe, and its workforce is shrinking.

The concerns led to limited reforms in 2013, including allowing a second child for some couples in urban areas.

Government plans to introduce Rs 2500 airfare for 1-hr flight.

Government plans to introduce Rs 2500 airfare for 1-hr flight.

 

With an aim to boost the aviation sector and offer more options to people, the government on Friday released the draft of the new Civil Aviation Policy. Incentives to fly to small towns at affordable costs and easing the norms for domestic carriers to operate services abroad are some of the highlights of the new draft. The policy will be finalised after inputs from stakeholders. One of the most people-friendly highlight of the policy is to ensure a tariff of no more than Rs 2,500 per ticket for each flying-hour with a host of incentives. It also mentions various other benefits to both airport developers and operators. According to the draft, Delhi will have two domestic terminals and one international terminal. All international services will have to operate from Terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. "A lot of consultation has taken place. We invite suggestions from stakeholders and public, since it involves the people of India. After all those suggestions come in, we will look into it," Civil Aviation Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju said. "The policy will also have a fixed period of existence, so that industry can plan in advance. That is the idea," Raju said while unveiling the new draft. "The basic behind of National Civil Aviation Policy is to take flying to the masses," Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey said, adding that operators will get some doles to fly to smaller towns with incentives linked to fuel prices and inflation. The draft also mentions that the government is contemplating to hike foreign direct investment (FDI) in domestic airlines to over 50 per cent under the open skies policy. 

Miraculous Foods That Prolong Youth

Miraculous Foods That Prolong Youth

 

Most of us wonder how to prolong youth. The beauty of human life totally lies being able to enjoy the pleasures of this planet when the body is healthy.

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But unfortunately age loots us of our strength and vitality. This is why man had been trying hard to find a solution that would restore youth.

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Though there isn't any such solution that can promise your youth back, there are some foods that preserve youth.

These are the foods that prevent ageing. Consuming them regularly helps a lot in preventing the ageing symptoms which may rob your peace.

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Consume fish for 3 reasons. It provides proteins, anti-oxidants and omega 3 fatty acids. Your skin remains youthful and your body will be able to combat inflammation with the help of fish.

Dark Chocolate contains compounds that fight inflammation in your cells. Consume it without crossing the limit.

Cinnamon is good for your skin. It is also anti-inflammatory. In fact, sniffing it can also keep your mind active.

It contains anti-oxidants. In fact, some say that it helps your body flush toxins well.

These seeds which are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids are good for your brain, heart and your skin too.

Some health experts also recommend coconut oil as it can boost your metabolism and can also strengthen your cells.

Consume berries for one good reason- antioxidants. Your body can fight free radical damage easily.

Do you know that tea contains catechins? Well, tea can keep your appetite under control and can boost your metabolism too. But consume it in moderation.

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Revealed! iPhone 6S & 6+ Prices Range From Rs. 62,000 to Rs. 92,000 in India !!!😓😨😨

Revealed! iPhone 6S & 6+ Prices Range From Rs. 62,000 to Rs. 92,000 in India

 

It's just amazing how iPhones are able to sell millions of units Worldwide at the prices they come at - After death of Steve Jobs, many people had thought that iPhone aura will diminish - but that's not happened. The sales of iPhone are setting record after record, even though each and every iteration of iPhone is getting increasingly expensive. According to various media outlets, for the first time, Apple is planning a blockbuster launch for it's newest iPhone 6S and 6 Plus in India. The launch event is expected to happen on October 16th of this month. But the prices of iPhone 6S and 6+ has already been revealed and the cheapest iPhone 6S (16GB) will put you down by Rs. 62,000 - nearly $1000! On the other end the most expensive unit will be iPhone 6 plus 128 GB that will have a price tag of whopping Rs. 92,000 or close to $1450. Here is the price list for all versions: Even though the price of iPhone is so high, Apple expects better sale numbers in India compared to all previous versions. In India, iPhone is just not a smartphone - it is a device that is bought to be flaunted and has the highest "richness" quotient! While, most consumers know that Apple themselves make over $500 profit on each of their phone, people still make a beeline in front of Apple stores worldwide. 

Growing India Importance

It is also for the first time that Apple is forging partnerships with Indian telecom operators well in advance of launch date. Till now, iPhone plans released by operators came out months later from the launch date. Like always, Apple will be offering EMI Schemes, where consumers will need to pay only a small upfront amount and rest can be paid in 12 or 24 month installments. It is expected that iPhone plans will come with bundled data offers or even unlimited data in case of some plans. There is a reason why Apple no more looks at India as a dumping ground for iPhones. For the first time in history, the growth of Apple products, especially iPhones, has been more in India compared with China . For the period between April to June, 2015, iPhones recorded a growth of 93% in India, which more than growth in Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Turkey and China. So, what's your take? Will you buy iPhones at that price? 

India one of worst places to die: UK report

India one of worst places to die: UK report

 

India has been ranked as one of the worst places in the world to die but Kerala was praised for bucking up the trend by providing good end-of-life care, according to an 80-country "quality of death" study. 

The 'Economic Intelligence Unit' (EIU) report found the UK to be the best place in the world in which to die, with developing countries like India at the bottom of the index of 80 countries.

However, it praised Kerala's provision of palliative care for patients with serious illnesses.
"While India ranks at the bottom of the Index in overall score, and performs badly on many indicators, Kerala, if measured on the same points, would buck the trend. With only 3 per cent of India's population, the tiny state provides two-thirds of India's palliative care services," said the 'Quality of Death: Ranking end-of-life care across the world' report.

"Moreover, the state has a formal palliative care policy in place (it is the only Indian state with such a policy) and its government provides funding for community-based care programmes," it said.

Kerala's unique system revolves around the Neighbourhood Network in Palliative Care (NNPC) project, co-founded by Suresh Kumar with the aim of improving both accessibility and quality of end-of-life care.

"There are a lot of medical problems, but there are also a lot of social, spiritual and financial issues-so anybody who has time to spare can, if properly trained, take care of these people," he said.

Palliative care advocates not only in developing countries but also across the world are studying Kerala's potent combination of government support and civic involvement in end-of-life care, the report said.

The bottom ranks of the Quality of Death Index are dominated by developing and BRIC countries, such as India, China, Mexico, Brazil and Uganda, where progress on providing end-of-life care is slow.

Taiwan has the highest rank in Asia, at sixth position. India and China ranked 67th and 71st respectively. 

The upper rungs of the index are dominated by wealthy European, Asia-Pacific and North American countries. Australia is second, New Zealand third and Ireland and Belgium complete the top five. The US is ninth in the index.

"A very strong marker in our index is the availability of specialised palliative care workers and this is where the UK scores particularly well. The other super strong marker is the way that the countries do have a plan for palliative care. That means they are on the dynamic of measuring progress and improving," said Annie Pannelay, EIU's healthcare specialist.

The Quality of Death Index, commissioned by the Lien Foundation, a Singaporean philanthropic organisation, is based on qualitative and quantitative indicators and took interviews of over 120 palliative care experts from around the world. 

Heavy Net use may lead to high BP and weight gain in teens!!

Heavy Net use may lead to high BP and weight gain in teens

 

Teens who spend hours on the Internet may be at risk for high blood pressure and weight gain, researchers say.
Researchers found that teens who spent at least 14 hours a week on the Internet had elevated blood pressure. Of the 134 teens described by researchers as heavy Internet users, 26 had elevated blood pressure.
This is believed to be the first study showing a link between time spent on the Internet and high blood pressure. The findings add to growing research that has shown an association between heavy Internet use and other health risks like addiction, anxiety, depression, obesity and social isolation, researchers said.The study was published in the Journal of School Nursing.

"Using the Internet is part of our daily life but it shouldn't consume us. In our study, teens considered heavy
Internet users were on the Internet an average of 25 hours a week," said Andrea Cassidy-Bushrow, a researcher at Henry Ford's Department of Public Health Sciences.

Muslim man beaten to death over rumours he had eaten beef in India!!!

Mohammad Akhlaq was attacked by around 100 people and despite being taken to hospital, police said "his life could not be saved"

A 50-year-old Muslim man was beaten to death over rumours he had eaten beef, a taboo in India, a Hindu-majority nation.

Mohammad Akhlaq was dragged from his house on the outskirts of the capital and attacked by around 100 people on Monday night, a police officer told AFP.

"When our team reached the spot a crowd was there outside his house. They (police) managed to rescue him and take him to the hospital, but his life could not be saved," said senior police superintendent Kiran S.

Indian police said on Wednesday they had arrested six people and "deployed additional personnel to contain any further repercussions".

Mr Akhlaq's 22-year-old son was also seriously injured in the attack and was in intensive care at a nearby hospital.

Killing cows is banned in many states of India, a majority-Hindu country that also has sizeable Muslim, Christian and Buddhist minorities.

In March, the state of Maharashtra toughened its ban to make even possessing beef illegal, a move seen by religious minorities as a sign of the growing power of hardline Hindus since nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi came to power.

The rumours that the family had eaten beef began when a calf was reported missing in Dadri village, 22 miles from New Delhi.

"An announcement about the family consuming beef was made at a temple, after which the mob descended on the man's house," said Kiran.

The Indian Express quoted Mr Akhlaq's daughter Sajida as saying the family had mutton in the fridge and not beef.

"They accused us of keeping cow meat, broke down our doors and started beating my father and brother. My father was dragged outside and beaten with bricks," she told the daily.