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Indian Express
11-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
‘Why did it happen?': Month after Air India plane crash, families of victims continue to look for answers
Families of those who died in the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash are exploring every option available to get justice, or to keep the memory of their loved ones alive. While a newly married woman's family has decided to take the compensation and are planning to use it in her memory, the kin of at least one of the deceased have decided to pursue litigation against Boeing. They have only one question: 'Why did it happen?' On June 15, the airline activated a helpdesk in Ahmedabad to process claims for the interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the families of each of the deceased and to the lone survivor, Air India has said in a statement. A statement quoting an airline spokesperson said Friday, that as on July 10, 'Air India has released interim compensation to 92 families of the passengers, and those deceased at the accident site to help them meet their immediate financial needs.' The documents related to 66 others have been verified and the interim compensation is being released 'progressively to their families,' the statement said. A month after the crash, The Indian Express spoke to a few families that lost their loved ones on June 12. She was 24 and recently married In January, the Rajpurohits celebrated the wedding of their 24-year-old daughter Khushbu with much fanfare. She was supposed to fly to London to join her husband Vipul Singh, her first trip after exchanging vows. Instead, it was Singh who flew down to Ahmedabad and got busy with formalities for his dead wife, says Ravi Dadhich, Khushbu's uncle. Her family had come down from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to Ahmedabad to see Khushboo off. As the family was returning, they heard the news of the plane crash and came back to Ahmedabad. 'Khushbu's husband Vipul and her parents are still struggling to come to terms with the loss and are not ready to talk much about it,' said Dadhich. 'Khushbu's parents have not been keeping well. Her father had to be hospitalised once after he complained of breathlessness. The entire family is still very disturbed,' Dadich added. 'Our son-in-law Vipul is still here. He had gone once or twice to Ahmedabad to complete some formalities with Air India,' he added. With the compensation money that they would get, the family plans to do something in Khushbu's memory, said Dadich. Waiting for the Black Box to speak Pramukh Nanda, founder and director at leading automobile dealer Cargo Motors Ahmedabad Pvt Ltd, his wife Neha, and younger son Prayash were among those killed in the air crash. They were travelling to London to attend the convocation of their older son Pratham, 22, at Nottingham Trent University. A month on, the family has decided to wait for the outcome of the investigation before making any move. 'We have been advised by our legal counsels to wait till the report of the black box is out. Though US-based law firms have contacted us for taking up the case against the airline and aircraft companies, we have not responded to them as we have our own legal experts based in the US and the UK,' Pranav Nanda, Pramukh's younger brother, told The Indian Express Friday. Pratham, the only survivor from the family of Pranav's elder brother, is now learning to run his father's business. Till the crash, Pranav and Pramukh's parents used to stay with their older son. Since Pramukh's death, Pranav has been staying with his parents. The family is yet to file for claims from Air India. 'Why did this happen? We want to know' Questions abound at the sprawling Bopal home of the Sonis, another business family from Ahmedabad, who lost three members in the crash that left two brothers orphaned. Ahmedabad-based entrepreneur Trupti Soni lost her brother Swapnil (45), his wife Yoga (44), and her sister-in-law Alpa (55). The trio was on a family trip to receive Alpa's husband Nishit who was about to complete his 22,000-km road trip from Ahmedabad to London, and would have reunited with his family on June 13. Swapnil and Yoga's sons, aged 19 and 9, are now left without parents. 'There has not been a single day we have been able to forget the incident. It is Swapnil's birthday today. The family decided to plant and mass distribute saplings as Swapnil was very fond of plants,' Trupti shared. Soni told The Indian Express, 'We are going ahead with the litigation, with the (help of) US-based legal team, against Boeing. We have discussed the case with the law firm which has experience in aviation suits on behalf of the victims of earlier crash incidents. We are of the opinion that with the involvement of big players and international governments, the data may be manipulated. It is a fair question which all the families are right in raising — Why did it (the crash) happen? If not satisfied with the report, we will also seek an independent inquiry.' The Sonis, too, have not submitted the compensation claim form by Air India. 'Since there is a clause of indemnity, which we need clarity on, we are not going ahead with the claim,' Soni told The Indian Express. The Air India has shared forms seeking information about the passengers and their kin, among other details. The interim compensation being offered is in addition to the Rs 1 crore support announced by Tata Sons. The airline has said it was reaching out to those who were injured and the families of those who lost their lives on the ground 'to initiate the compensation process for them.'
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Gurugram: 24-year-old woman arrested for ₹2.9 crore cyber fraud at IGI airport
Jun 30, 2025 11:48 PM IST A 24-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for allegedly defrauding an octogenarian woman of ₹ 2.92 crore in December last said the woman worked for a Chinese cybercrime gang in Cambodia. Amit Sharma, station house officer of the cybercrime police station (east), said a look out circular was issued against the woman two months back. (Representational image) The accused, Khushbu, is a resident of Mahuvaria in Gujarat's Surat. She travelled to Dubai in November 2023 to work for a private firm and later shifted to Cambodia in August last year to work for a cyber fraud call centre named Mango Park in the country's capital Phnom Penh. Amit Sharma, station house officer of the cybercrime police station (east), said a look out circular was issued against the woman two months back after the Gurugram resident complained of the fraud. 'She was detained at the IGI airport soon after she landed from Cambodia to reach Surat. She used to get USD 700 per month as salary from the call centre,' he said. Khushbu told police that several other Indians are working at the call centre. Investigators said that Khushbu had called the woman, a resident of Sector 25 in DLF Phase 2, posing as a CBI official and told her that her Aadhaar Card details were used in fraudulent transactions. Officials said the victim was kept under digital arrest for several days and she was made to transfer ₹ 2.92 crore in various bank accounts. The woman then got a complaint registered on December 4 last year. Priyanshu Dewan, ACP (cybercrime) said Khushbu told them that there were several such call centres running in Phnom Penh and other parts of Cambodia which are solely for committing cyber crimes in India.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Khushbu Rajendra on trusting the process and balancing performance with pressure in Ram Bhavan, says 'It's fun to play a challenging character'
Actor Khushbu Rajendra, who plays the nuanced role of Isha in Ram Bhavan, speaks candidly about the complexities of television storytelling, her personal approach to performance, and the delicate balance between glamour, audience expectations, and authenticity. Reflecting on the twists and changes her character undergoes, Khushbu says, 'It's fun to play a challenging character. But yes, there is some pressure, mostly about how the audience will receive a new plot or how the TRP will reflect it. But not on the performance side. I completely trust the writers. They filter their ideas well before bringing them to us, and I believe in their process.' According to her, the real strength of any storyline lies in its emotional truth. 'A story—simple or complex—only works when it connects to the depth of your reality. That's when the audience really engages. It all depends on how truthfully the actor and director can reflect that reality on screen,' she says. Khushbu also touches on a unique aspect of television—maintaining a visual appeal without compromising the story. 'Keeping the glamour quotient high is important, but not for every character. If the lead isn't meant to be glamorous, the audience still relates as long as the story holds. Usually, characters with grey shades carry more style, while leads often go through emotional upheaval. But yes, there should be some glamour in every character's life—it adds a visual texture.' As the storyline in Ram Bhavan continues to evolve, Khushbu's confidence in the creative team and her grounded approach to performance make her portrayal of Isha both engaging and relatable. For her, it's less about the pressure and more about the joy of transformation—on and off screen.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Avantika Sundar, Sundar C and Khushbu's daughter, Set for a strong debut in Tamil films
Avantika Sundar, daughter of film director Sundar C and Khushbu , is about to make her presence felt in the world of cinema. With poise and a determination in her eyes, she's making news as she sets the stage for her debut. There's a quiet assurance in Avantika Sundar as she walks into the room, her self-assured nature a reminder of her mother, veteran actress Khushbu. Every eye is on Avantika, daughter of veteran film pair Sundar C and Khushbu, as she's set to make her presence felt in Tamil cinema. "When I first approached my mother about doing an acting role, she was encouraging.". But she also cautioned, "The film industry is not easy, it's a tough area," Avantika recalls in an interview with Cinema Vikatan. She went to study in London a few years ago, but when she came back, the pandemic had hit. That was the time she spent thinking, which motivated her to work on the acting more seriously. She also got a physical makeover, working tirelessly to get more fit and screen-friendlier. Avantika reveals her transformation journey To sharpen her skills further, Avantika returned to London to study at a drama school for six months. There, she overcame her stage fear and learned the finer aspects of acting—like expressions, movement, dialogue delivery, and screen presence. 'I took that time to build a strong foundation. Now, I'm approaching cinema with complete seriousness,' she says. She accepts comparisons to her mother as inevitable and feels honored to try and achieve the same level of passion and commitment Khushbu is famous for. Trained in drama and performance in London In spite of the baggage that she brings, Avantika insists that it was her own choice to enter films. "Neither of my parents pushed me into this. They've always accorded me freedom to do what I want. When I told mom that I wanted to go into films, all she said was, 'Do your best.' That's been the kind of encouragement I've had at home," she proudly declares. Even though a star kid, Avantika maintains that her choice of joining films was all hers Avantika is listening to scripts right now and hasn't closed her first project yet. But she's moving step by step and with precision. "I firmly feel that I can be one of those heroine-type actresses whom people will adore. My world right now is cinema, and I'm entering it with complete concentration. Hopefully, an announcement should be made later this year," she concludes on a positive note.
New Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Khushbu Sundar is grateful to Mani Ratnam for including daughter Anandita's name in 'Thug Life' credits
Actor and producer Khushbu Sundar took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note of gratitude to filmmaker Mani Ratnam for crediting her daughter Anandita Sundar in the end credits of his latest release, Thug Life, which hit screens on Thursday. Khushbu expressed pride in seeing Anandita's name appear on the big screen, especially under the legendary director's banner. 'As a parent, it fills me with immense pride to see my daughter's name in a Mani Ratnam film as his disciple,' she wrote. She revealed that Anandita had briefly worked as an assistant director on Thug Life before she had to step away due to an ankle injury. 'She assisted for a short time, as she couldn't continue due to her ankle fracture. But the knowledge she has gathered and what she has learnt from Mani Sir is sure to last a lifetime. The experience was indeed enriching. Thank you, Sir, for your large heart and not missing her name out in the credits,' Khushbu added.
