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Saudi Gazette
3 hours ago
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Air India crash victim's son says he received wrong remains
DELHI — The son of a woman killed in the Air India plane crash has told the BBC "other remains" were found in her casket after her body was returned to the UK. Miten Patel, whose father also died in the crash, said the coroner identified the mixed-up remains and left him to worry: "How many others are in there?" The Daily Mail reported on Wednesday that the wrong bodies were being sent to loved ones following the crash which killed 260 people shortly after take-off in early June. All remains were handled with "utmost professionalism" and dignity, India's foreign ministry said, and that it was working with UK officials to address concerns. Ashok and Shobhana Patel were travelling home to visit their sons and grandchildren on 12 June. After the Gatwick-bound plane crashed in Ahmedabad, western India, they were among the first victims to be returned home. Their son Miten said the mix-up was "obviously very upsetting," even though he acknowledged that mistakes happen. "People were tired and there was a lot of pressure. But there has to be a level of responsibility that you're sending the right bodies to the UK. "How do I know there aren't other remains in the casket with her?" The Daily Mail reported two cases in which the wrong remains were allegedly returned to loved ones in the UK. One apparently saw a family receive the wrong body entirely, while another was said to involve the remains of several people placed in the same casket. India's foreign ministry said that they were aware of the report "and have been working closely with the UK side from the moment these concerns and issues were brought to our attention". The statement continued: "In the wake of the tragic crash, the concerned authorities had carried out identification of victims as per established protocols and technical requirements. "All mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism and with due regard for the dignity of the deceased. "We are continuing to work with the UK authorities on addressing any concerns related to this issue." — BBC
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Villagers in Koppa put up tents on vacant govt. land in protest over delay in granting sites for houses
Around 30 families of Herur gram panchayat in Koppa taluk of Chikkamagaluru have put up tents on a vacant government land as a mark of protest over the delay in granting sites and houses for the roofless. K.L. Ashok, an activist with Karnataka Janashakti, told The Hindu that the people who put up the tents were natives of villages in Koppa, and they were all Dalits. 'They have submitted applications seeking sites for houses in the prescribed format. As their demand has not been fulfilled, with no way out, they have put up the tents on the vacant land,' he said. After their repeated appeals to the gram panchayat and other offices seeking sites went unanswered, they identified a vacant revenue land about 6 km from Jayapura and put up the tents. A majority of them are plantation workers who worked in estates. As long as they worked for the estate owners, they were provided with houses on the estates. However, as they retired, they had to make their own arrangements to stay. Mr. Ashok said that the estate owners send the workers out of the houses once they retire. 'The minimum rent for a house in the taluk is about ₹5,000 a month. How can the retired workers pay so much rent? The government should grant sites to the needy. More than 50 lakh applications are pending before the government across the State,' he added.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Mana Mudiraj Mahasabha appoints new State Secy
Gadwal: JalagariAshok, a lawyer hailing from Aiza town in Jogulamba Gadwal district, has been appointed as the State Secretary of the Mana Mudiraj Mahasabha. The official appointment was made during a meeting at the Mahasabha's State Office, where State President Dr Chappari Shankara Mudiraj handed over the appointment letter. Expressing his gratitude, Ashok thanked the State President and all the committee members for entrusting him with the important responsibility. Speaking on the occasion, he pledged to work tirelessly for the welfare and development of the Mudiraj community across Telangana. Ashok highlighted some of the key challenges faced by the community, particularly the lack of effective support from the state government. He criticized the state for not allocating funds or functioning properly through the BC 'A' Corporation, which was established for the benefit of backward classes. He emphasized that the corporation has become inactive and is failing to serve its purpose. 'As the newly appointed State Secretary, I will strive to ensure that the issues affecting the Mudiraj community are addressed, and I will work toward the socio-economic upliftment of our people,' Ashok assured.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Throwback: When Jr NTR was romantically linked with Sameera Reddy during 'Ashok' shoot
Picture Credit: X Jr NTR is one of India's most celebrated actors today with a career spanning decades and impactful performances. However, back in 2006, during the filming of his movie 'Ashok', the 'RRR' star found himself at the center of widespread media speculation regarding an alleged relationship with his then-co-star, Sameera Reddy . This throwback takes us back to the time when rumors about a link-up between these two prominent figures dominated headlines, capturing the imagination of fans and the media alike. Sameera breaks silence on rumours Fast forward to 2020, Sameera Reddy decided during an interview with Prema The Journalist shared that her friendship with Jr NTR was "blown out of proportion." She described herself as a "very friendly and straightforward girl," and revealed that her relationship with Jr NTR was purely a close friendship. "He is a wonderful co-star who taught me a lot," Sameera said, noting that Jr NTR was initially perceived as an aloof and quiet person, but they got along well on set. How the rumours affected her personal life However, the actress shared how the excessive attention on their supposed relationship diverted focus from her work. "People were only talking about us. They were not talking about my movies, or what I am capable of. The focus went from Sameera Reddy to Sameera NTR,' she lamented. The rumors became so overwhelming that her family, especially her father, who is an Andhra Reddy man, faced uncomfortable questions from their community. This pressure heavily influenced Sameera's decision to distance herself from Telugu cinema. Moving away from Telugu cinema "I just distanced myself and stopped talking to him after 'Ashok'," she explained. Sameera decided to shift her career focus towards Tamil cinema and Bollywood to escape the persistent rumors. Despite the difficulties, she expressed gratitude towards Jr NTR for being a supportive co-star throughout. On the work front, Sameera Reddy was last seen in the Kannada film 'Varadhanayaka.' Jr NTR, meanwhile, will next appear in 'War 2' alongside Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. The movie will be released on August 14.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
KSUM steps up efforts to help startups find success overseas
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: For long, the Gulf has been a land of promise for Keralites. Now, startups too are looking towards West Asia with a glint in their eyes, harbouring hopes of expanding their prospects. And supporting their cause is Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), which has been regularly organising programmes under the aegis of Startup Infinity, a dedicated arm launched in 2023 to aid this endeavour. One such event is happening next week, on July 22, at the KSUM office in Thiruvananthapuram, titled 'Scaleup in the UAE'. 'The event is being co-organised by 'Startup Middle East', a similar body that supports startup aspirations of those based in the UAE,' says Ashok Kurien, senior manager of KSUM. 'About 30 startups have already registered for the July 22 session. While most startups are from the tech and software sector, there are about four to five that are from the hardware side as well,' Ashok adds. Like the Startup Middle East, KSUM has partnered with numerous other bodies, especially in the UAE and Brussels, to help ventures in Kerala navigate the legal and regulatory framework in these countries. At the programmes they routinely hold, information and instructions too are shared on market prospects, client study, and strategies for Indian startups to go global. As of now, there are about 15 startups that have explored prospects abroad, with help from Startup Infinity and its collaborating partner, Startup Middle East. 'Most of it has been in Dubai. About four have explored using our Brussels facility,' says Ashok. The KSUM is also in the process of expanding to other places to enable start-ups from Kerala to keep infinity as their limit when they plan to scale up. 'A bigger event, which would also explore opportunities for Europe, will be held on July 26,' says Chetan N C, KSUM assistant manager (corporate innovation). For the July 22 event: Register at Entry is free and open to all though seats are limited.
