Wing Commander Sahil Gandhi was among the best fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force. He perished when the Hawk aircraft he was flying had a mid air collision in Bengaluru on February 19. Those who had flown with him tell Archana Masih/Rediff.com about the skilled flyer who had a fan following among young pilots.
According to a survey by travel portal ixigo, economy airfares from Mumbai have shot up by almost 25- 30 per cent till the end of March.
'It was deliberate,' the Russians allege.
It's a bold marketing move for the locally-produced light combat aircraft.
HAL made its point against a sceptical Indian Air Force, which opposed the HTT-40 project, blocked funding, and imported an expensive Swiss trainer rather than backing the HTT-40.
Top leaders from India Inc may be busy throughout the year, but they too have a very strong social life beyond work.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a conducive environment for manufacturers, including a discrimination-free tax system
'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'
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