There are some things that look harmless from the ground but can become extremely dangerous when viewed from the cockpit of an aircraft. A laser pointer is one of them. For someone standing on the ground, pointing a laser at an aircraft flying overhead may appear to be a harmless prank, an experiment, a way of attracting attention or simply an act of curiosity. But inside the cockpit, particularly during takeoff, approach or landing, that apparently tiny beam can suddenly become a serious aviation-safety threat. The latest figures released by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) show that the problem is declining, but it remains far too common. On September 17, 2026, the FAA reported that pilots had reported 4,470 laser strikes in the United States during 2026, representing a 24 percent decrease from the same period the previous year. This is the third consecutive year in which reported laser strikes have declined. However, the FAA says the numbers remain too high...
The headline of this article tells a lot about what it will be about. This is my story and I am Himanshu Tomar. Why does it matter that someone read my personal story? I am just writing down my mind here. This is the shape of the shapeless and endless thoughts that keeps running through my mind all day. I wanted to pursue master of computer application when I was 23. I did a one-year certificate course from NIIT when I was in college and that is when I got the idea that I should pursue my career in this field. I wanted to take admission in JNU, Jawaharlal University, but the seats were limited and the competition was tough, which I was not able to clear. I went to my dad's friend to have some career suggestions, and he diverted me to pursue MBA. Now, at the age of 44 I feel that it was the worst suggestion of my life, and more than that it was the worst decision of my life. Always and ever I had felt that I am a technical person. I am good in messing with machines and not in manag...