November 21, 2025, will be etched in our memories for the wrong reasons. Wing Commander Namansh Syal, just 34 years old, ejected too late from his Tejas aircraft during an airshow in Dubai. The flames that consumed India's pride that day also ignited a global debate. Social media exploded with reactions ranging from heartfelt tributes to shameless mockery. Kamal Haasan called him "India's pride," while Pakistani and Chinese trolls couldn't resist their cheap shots. But here's what they're missing: one crash doesn't destroy a legacy.

Let's talk numbers because emotions aside, facts matter. From 1993 to 2013, America witnessed 174 airshow crashes, killing 91 people. These involved legendary aircraft like the P-51 Mustang and even the mighty F-16. France lost 12 pilots in just 21 incidents

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