The case is entwined with the story of centuries-old criminal clans in Southeast Asia, who forged empires in the crucible of the colonial era using drugs, guns, sex, and political power.
India was regarded by the Chinese as a warning — as a failed and fallen country, which had been enslaved by colonial rulers virtually without resistance.
For an industry globally classified as hazardous, protections such as health insurance and a provident fund for workers are necessities. In Sivakasi, they remain elusive.
The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.
Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
Dear Praveen,
i do like reading your articles but may I suggest an improvement area? You take awfully long in your articles to get to the point. Too much stress on intro and building up suspense. Your vast knowledge is better utilised drawing parallels later. Hope to read more precise and to the point pieces from you.
Regards and Good Luck
Dear Praveen,
i do like reading your articles but may I suggest an improvement area? You take awfully long in your articles to get to the point. Too much stress on intro and building up suspense. Your vast knowledge is better utilised drawing parallels later. Hope to read more precise and to the point pieces from you.
Regards and Good Luck