India • Jun 21, 2025

Air India crash honored on International Yoga Day

During International Yoga Day in Diu, the community paused to remember 14 locals who lost their lives in the recent Air India plane crash.
The event, attended by officials, residents, and students, included a two-minute silence.
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh was the only survivor from Diu—his brother was among those who didn't make it.

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Victims came from several countries

The crash took lives from several countries, including eight Portuguese and three British nationals.
Two of the victims, Shantubhai Bhica and Valubai Rama—both with roots in Diu—were brought home for their final rites as families reunited to mourn together.
The loss highlighted just how connected this small community is to people around the world.