Though unconfirmed, several reports have suggested that deceased pilot-in-command Captain Deepak V Sathe had turned off the Air India flight’s engine right before landing, to ensure the aircraft did not catch fire, thus saving the lives of hundreds of passengers.
An apparent competition between State governments and even some central ministers to shower gifts of cash, land, houses or free travel on the World Cup winning cricket team has troubled many people. Is this a suitable and fitting reward or questionable or even possibly distasteful behaviour?