Stampede at Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh; At Least 10 Dead, Toll May Rise | Udaipur Kiran

Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh), November 1 (Udaipur Kiran). A tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, claimed the lives of at least 10 people on Friday evening. More than a dozen others were injured in the incident, and officials fear that the death toll may rise. According to initial reports, the stampede […]

Fear of electrocution initially stalled rescue op at Mansa Devi temple | India News

HARIDWAR: Moments after the crush near the rear gate of the Mansa Devi temple on Sunday morning, the crowd nearest to the dead and severely injured stood paralysed – not from confusion, but from fear. A rumour had spread that an electric current was running through the fallen pilgrims, and for several minutes, no one […]

The concentric circles of guilt in a sports-loving city

For no fault of the players, RCB’s first IPL title will always be associated with death and disaster. Rajat Patidar and his boys deserved better, as did the lakhs of fans who turned up that Wednesday morning to share in the triumph. Sport is a life-affirming activity, and to die in its support goes against […]