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Jun 15, 2025
Auto driver crafts coffins for crash victims
After the Air India crash that claimed 274 lives, Nilesh Vaghela—a coffin maker from Ahmedabad—quickly responded to an urgent request for 100 coffins. With years of experience and just one helper, he pushed past his usual limits to help grieving families in a moment of crisis.
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Neighbors helped too, turning his workshop into a hub of community effort
Vaghela didn't work alone; neighbors pitched in by offering extra storage space, turning his workshop into a hub of community effort. Together, they made sure families got the help they needed when it mattered most.
'This is not the time for profit'
Even as demand soared, Vaghela refused to raise prices. "This is not the time for profit," he said—reminding us that real impact often comes from putting people first when things get tough.