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Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 People Crashes in Ahmedabad
A tragic aviation accident unfolded in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon as Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London Gatwick, crashed just minutes after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying 242 people including passengers and crew, lost contact with air traffic control at just 625 feet altitude, barely moments after departing from Sardar…
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Cities with the biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations
New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, and many people around the world mark the occasion with parties, festivals, and other events. As the clock ticks close to midnight, synchronized chanting of the countdown can be heard across the major cities. Some of these events are even bigger than the celebrations at major sporting…
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Owned by PIA, New York’s landmark Roosevelt Hotel closing after 96 years
The landmark Roosevelt Hotel in New York City’s Manhattan area is closing after over 96 years in operations. Owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Roosevelt Hotel with over 1000 rooms is one of the many hotels that have decided to close amid the Coronavirus financial crisis. “Due to the current economic impacts, after almost 100…
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An Indian artist visited Pakistan to make street art on fearlessness
Street art is bridging the gap between neighbours and sometime bitter rivals India and Pakistan. In November, Indian illustrator and designer Shilo Shiv Suleman made a long-awaited visit across the border to Pakistan, to collaborate with women’s rights activist Nida Mushtaq on Fearless Pakistan, a unique street art project spread across three cities.