Terror attacks, stampedes, crashes: Why 2025 feels cursed
'According to the Vikram Samvat 2082 calendar, which began on March 30, 2025, the king and minister of the year are both represented by the Sun, symbolising powerful leaders. Meanwhile, Saturn (Shani) represents the public. "This combination suggests that leaders' arrogance and strange decisions will cause suffering for the common people,' says Pandit Arunesh Kumar Sharma.GLOBAL TRAGEDIES OF 2025: A TIMELINE OF LOSSJANUARY 1 – JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMIA 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, triggering a tsunami with waves up to five meters high.advertisementThe disaster flattened buildings and caused cascading hazards, including landslides and fires.Over 230 people died, thousands were displaced, and hundreds of aftershocks followed. It marked a grim start to the year.JANUARY 7 – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRESSanta Ana winds fuelled massive wildfires in Los Angeles County, forcing the evacuation of 30,000 people and killing at least 24.The damage was estimated at over $135 billion, making it one of the costliest disasters in US history.JANUARY 29 – KUMBH MELA STAMPEDES, INDIATwo deadly stampedes during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj resulted in over 30 deaths and more than 60 injuries.The tragedy highlighted critical failures in emergency planning and crowd control at one of the world's largest religious gatherings.
Terror attacks, stampedes, crashes: Why 2025 feels cursed
MARCH 28 – MYANMAR AND THAILAND EARTHQUAKEA powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Sagaing, followed by numerous aftershocks. It destroyed infrastructure, including highways and airports.At least 500 people were killed in mosques during prayers, and over 2,000 were left homeless after fires triggered by the quake.advertisementThe military declared a state of emergency in six regions, and international aid was mobilised.APRIL 16 – DUBAI FLASH FLOODSRecord-breaking unseasonal rainfall caused severe flooding in Dubai and parts of Oman. Roads turned into rivers, Dubai International Airport was flooded, and public transport systems collapsed.At least 20 people died. Experts described it as one of the most severe weather events in the region's recent history.APRIL 22 – PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK, KASHMIRMilitants attacked tourists in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, killing at least 26 and injuring over 20.The targeted violence against civilians sparked national outrage and led to a major security overhaul in Jammu & Kashmir.RCB STAMPEDE – JUNE 4, 2025A stampede broke out during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory parade outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025.Fans eager to celebrate RCB's first IPL title win surged towards the stadium gates, causing barricades to collapse and a deadly stampede that left 11 people dead and over 50 injured.The tragedy spurred arrests of event organisers and calls for comprehensive crowd management reforms.JUNE 12 – AIR INDIA BOEING 787 CRASHA Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, hitting a college hostel. The crash killed all 241 passengers and crew onboard, plus 28 people on the ground. Only one survivor was rescued. This became one of India's deadliest aviation disasters.
Terror attacks, stampedes, crashes: Why 2025 feels cursed
advertisementJUNE 15 – KEDARNATH HELICOPTER CRASHA Bell 407 helicopter carrying pilgrims crashed near Gaurikund, killing all seven onboard and one ground staff member.JUNE 16 – INDRAYANI BRIDGE COLLAPSE, MAHARASHTRAA pedestrian bridge in Pune District collapsed due to overcrowding by tourists amid heavy rainfall. The incident left four dead and 51 injured.THE ASTROLOGICAL REASONS BEHIND 2025 'S GLOBAL TURMOILThe year 2025, especially the months of June and July, is expected to be globally unstable, with a rise in wars, accidents, and natural disasters. This is linked to both astrological factors and increasing administrative negligence.The alignment of planets Mars and Ketu—known for causing conflict and hidden dangers—between June 7 and July 28 may lead to earthquakes, fires, wars, and other major incidents. A similar risky period could return between January and March 2026.advertisementEvents like the June 12 plane crash, the Iran-Israel war, the terrorist attack in India, and the helicopter crashes are all examples of what this turbulent phase may bring. "Another sensitive period is expected around October–November 2025, when the sun is in a weaker position, possibly leading to more public distress,' he adds. The year 2025 has already become one of the most tragic years in recent memory. The scale and frequency of disasters are raising both practical and spiritual alarms.For some, it is a call for better policy, governance, and climate action. For others, it is a reminder from the cosmos: we are not above the laws of karma. Whether shaped by the planets or our own hands, the pain is real, and the responsibility to change lies with us.
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