From Vistara climbing new heights to inequality in education even after 75 years of independence, here are our top reads of the week
1) Flying high
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan knows a thing or two about emerging out of turbulence. His first aviation job came right in the middle of the post-9/11 chaos for the global air travel industry. His latest aviation job as the chief of the Tata group's premium airline came right before the world went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. The fact that he survived the turbulence in the industry to reach Vistara in 2019 showcases his successful stint since 2001. And with Vistara, it seems both—the man and his company—managed to emerge out of the pandemic relatively unscathed and mightier than ever before. Vistara became India’s second-largest airline by market share, crossing the significant 10 percent milestone in July 2022. What's the secret? Let's find out. Read More
2) Teething pains