The untimely demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Aijt Pawar and five others on board the plane that crashed in Baramati has sent shockwaves across India. Unfortunately Pawar joins a list of other major Indian politicians who died in aviation accidents. From Sanjay Gandhi’s fatal aerobatic flight in 1980 to General Bipin Rawat’s tragic helicopter crash in 2021, aviation accidents have abruptly ended careers that once stood at the center of national power. This video revisits some of the

We’re proud to announce that Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has been recognised as the Most Preferred Workplace for 2025–26. In this special conversation, Ms. Priyanka Patil, General Manager – Human Resources (Employee Health, Engagement & Wellness), shares the key steps HPCL has taken to build an inclusive and supportive work environment. From sustained efforts to onboard and nurture women employees, to ensuring gender-neutral placements across all roles and locations, HPCL cont