The crash of a Tejas aircraft in an airshow in Dubai is unfortunate for three reasons. First, the country lost a frontline pilot who was doing his duty of showcasing our indigenous fighter. He would have been an ace aviator, as only the exceptional ones are given display flying duties. Second, he has left behind a grieving family and equally sad compatriots who would, as this is being written, be doing what they can to console his near and dear ones. And third, an international airshow setting is the worst place for such a mishap – the country was trying to publicise the aircraft, and several cameras were recording its performances, and our adversaries were watching. That said, the show must go on. What needs to be done to get back on track? Four things need to be done.

One, acceptance

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