The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) finally grounded the Boeing 737 Max 8 on 13 March. The tragic Ethiopian Air crash on 10 March has raised worldwide fears about the Max 8, a fuel-efficient version of the Boeing 737 which also went down in the October Lion Air crash in Indonesia. The DGCA’s decision is welcome, and until such time that the aircraft is cleared and pilots trained in its complex technological systems, we fervently wish these planes stay off air. —SB
The hand that gives
Does philanthropy in India begin in Bengaluru? On 13 March, Wipro chairman Azim Premji gave away the economic benefits from nearly 34% of the company’s shares, valued at about $7.5 billion (around ₹52,130 crore), held by him, bringing his commitment to philanthropy to around $21 billion.
