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Time of India
36 minutes ago
- Time of India
Ahmedabad plane crash: Strange bedfellows gather to serve crash victims' kin at hospital
Strange bedfellows gather to serve crash victims' kin at hospital AHMEDABAD: Many faces, not expected to be on the same platform otherwise, were seen together outside the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad distributing food and beverages to relatives waiting for the bodies of the AI-171 crash victims after identification through DNA sampling. The wait was expected to be long due to certain formalities, and not all the DNA sampling results were out. So, organisations pitched a tent near the new post-mortem room and began giving out food and beverages. Police were also involved in the distribution along with RSS, its sister organisations, and Jamiat-e-Ulema Hind. As the distribution continued under one roof, one could see a former accused in the Akshardham temple terror attack. He was condemned to death by Gujarat courts but later acquitted by the Supreme Court. A few metres from him was a convict of the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case. One of the leaders of the groups was a former BJP corporator, who was accused in the Gulbarg case but acquitted by the SIT court.
Time of India
36 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India plane crash: Tatas to bear medical costs of injured too
Tatas to bear medical costs of injured too Tata Group Friday reiterated its commitment to provide Rs 1 crore as compensation to families of each person killed in the AI-171 crash - including not only passengers and crew but also doctors and individuals on ground at the time of the crash. The conglomerate will also bear the full medical expenses of those injured, it said. "As stated earlier, Tata Group will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who lost their lives - including passengers, crew members and individuals on the premises. Medical expenses of all those injured will also be covered while ensuring necessary care and support," a Tata Sons spokesperson said.
Time of India
38 minutes ago
- Time of India
The miracle of seat 11A: Man who survived Ahmedabad tragedy shared same seat number as Thai survivor of 1998 airplane crash
In a bizarre and haunting chain of events, two men—born in different countries, nearly thirty years apart in age, and separated by continents—escaped death from plane crashes while occupying the exact same seat: 11A. One tragedy occurred in Thailand in 1998, while the other unfolded in India in 2025. The unsettling parallel is now making headlines worldwide and stirring discussions across social media. A Brush With Death in 1998 Back in 1998, Thai Airways flight TG261 was attempting to land at Surat Thani airport when it met with disaster. The crash claimed 101 lives out of the 146 passengers and crew on board. As reported by The Telegraph, one of the lucky few to survive was James Ruangsak Loychusak , a Thai actor and musician who was 20 years old at the time. His seat? 11A. Loychusak wrote on Facebook: 'The lone survivor of the plane crash in India was sitting in the same seat number as me, 11A. Goosebumps." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Binh Hung Hoa B: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo Though he walked away with his life, the psychological aftermath of the crash left deep scars. Loychusak later shared that for ten years, he battled an intense fear of flying. The mere sight of stormy clouds would plunge him into distress, and he avoided conversations or contact with other passengers during flights. Even something as simple as someone trying to shut the plane window near him would trigger anxiety, as it disrupted the fragile sense of security he tried to maintain by watching the skies himself. 'I avoided speaking to anyone and always stared outside the window, blocking anyone from closing it to maintain my sense of safety. If I saw dark clouds or a rainstorm outside, I would feel terrible, like I was in hell," he told MailOnline. History Repeats in 2025 Fast forward 27 years, and another aviation nightmare unfolded—this time in Ahmedabad, India. Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, bound for London Gatwick. Just 33 seconds into its journey, the aircraft lost control and plummeted into a nearby medical college hostel. The catastrophic impact killed 241 people on board. But amid the devastation, one man miraculously survived: 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh . Like Loychusak decades earlier, Vishwash had been seated in 11A. A British national of Indian origin, Vishwash was visiting relatives in Gujarat and had recently wrapped up a vacation to Diu with his elder brother, Ajay Kumar Ramesh. Ajay, seated elsewhere on the doomed plane, was among the victims of the crash. Vishwash's escape from death has stunned the world—not just because he was the lone survivor, but because of the eerie link to Loychusak's experience from 1998. Lives Forever Changed Currently residing in London, Vishwash has lived in the UK for over two decades. His wife and child, still in the city, anxiously await his return following the unimaginable ordeal. Though he has physically survived, the emotional and mental toll of such an event is bound to be immense—just as it was for Loychusak years ago. This bizarre, almost mystical link between two survivors—bound by fate, tragedy, and seat 11A—is serving as a chilling reminder of how history can echo in the most unexpected and unsettling ways. Who Is James Ruangsak Loychusak? Ruangsak Loychusak who gained fame under the stage name James Ruangsak, is a prominent figure in Thailand's entertainment industry, celebrated both as a singer and an actor. He made his musical debut with the album Dai which translates to 'It's Time for James,' marking the beginning of his career in the Thai pop music scene. Following his debut, he continued to expand his discography with a string of albums that helped solidify his status as a pop sensation. These included Siren Love, Forever James, The Next, James Hits Series, and James F. M. Of these, Siren Love and James F. M. were particularly successful, becoming two of his most commercially popular records. Among his most well-loved songs are 'Khon Raek' (Thai: คนแรก), meaning 'First One,' 'Khao Man Kai' (ข้าวมันไก่), a playful tune named after the Thai version of Hainanese chicken rice, and 'Mai Aht Bplian Jai' (ไม่อาจเปลี่ยนใจ), which translates roughly as 'I Shouldn't Change Your Mind.' These tracks became staples in Thai pop music during the late 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing his vocal versatility and emotional range. Outside the music world, James also pursued other passions. He trained in taekwondo, a Korean martial art known for its dynamic kicks and disciplined practice, highlighting his interest in physical performance and athleticism. His skills were brought to the big screen when he took on an action-packed role in Gangster Boys, a movie released in February 1997. The film was helmed by director Ricky Loo and produced by Five Star Production, a well-known Thai film company.
Time of India
39 minutes ago
- General
- Time of India
Air India plane crash: 'I don't feel right', woman's last words to husband
Yasmin Vora AHMEDABAD: "Just before take-off, Yasmin called me expressing anxiety about the non-functioning AC and a strange feeling. I reassured her that it would start," said Yasin, the husband of Yasmin Vora, 51, who perished in the AI-171 crash. Her nephew Pervez Vora, 30, and his daughter Zuveriya, 4, were also among those killed. "Yasmin, originally scheduled to fly on June 9, extended her ticket to 12th to travel with Pervez and Zuveriya," Yasin said. He dropped her off at the airport. As he drove about 50km from Ahmedabad, he got a call that the flight had crashed.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Teen who shot crash video gives statement to police
Last Thursday, Aryan Asari had just walked up to the terrace of a two-storey building in Ahmedabad's Omkar Nagar when the 17-year-old was fascinated by the roar of aeroplanes flying at low altitudes. Visiting his father from Samalaji hamlet in Aravalli district, the Class 12 student took out his mobile phone and started shooting a video. What he caught was the ill-fated AI-171 that crashed 33 seconds after taking off from the nearby Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport – his short grainy video, capturing the last seconds of the flight, then was beamed around the world and became the basis for both expert reconstructions and amateur investigations. On Saturday, Asari recorded his statement before the Gujarat Police. 'Within 24 seconds of the recording, the plane crashed. My sister was the first one to see the video. I feel very scared because of what I saw,' the teenager told PTI. 'I felt very scared because of what I witnessed. My sister was the first one to see my video, who then informed my father. I had no idea the flight would crash,' Aryan added. On seeing the flames and thick black smoke that billowed out of the crash site, Aryan rang his father, a retired army man, who now is employed with Ahmedabad Metro. 'I had never seen a plane before in my life and this was the first time I saw a plane and recorded the video,' he told Gujarati portal VTV News. His family said Aryan is traumatised. His sister said he was not able to speak properly. 'Aryan has been in a state of shock and keeps himself indoors. He did not sleep the entire last night,' said his friend Raj Singh, 16, who was with Aryan when he was shooting the video. Raj said Aryan had arrived in Omkar Nagar around 12pm on Thursday. 'I accompanied him to befriend him as he came in the same building as where I live,' added Raj. The structure has residences on the ground and first floors as well as a room on the terrace, where WHO stayed. 'While filming, Aryan first said that the aircraft might be landing ahead, but I said there is no airport ahead,' Raj said. A Crime Branch official said that Aryan was not detained and his statement was recorded in half-an-hour. 'We had brought him to the police station with his father for recording his statement regarding his video. Both father and son after recording of the statement were allowed to leave,' a senior Crime Branch official said. He added that the boy was asked why he made the video and how. 'He told us that after recording the video, which also showed the plane going down and a thick smoke from a building, he showed the video to his sister, who informed her father,' the officer said. The teenager was asked about the exact time of the recording and other people present. 'He is an eye witness to the crash and therefore, his statement was recorded,' the officer said, requesting anonymity. After recording his statement, the family did not return to Omkar Nagar. Neighbours said that the family went to a relatives' house to escape HT visited Omkar Nagar, the residence was locked. (With inputs from Maulik Pathak in Ahmedabad)
