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Time of India
an hour ago
- General
- Time of India
AI crew member Deepak Pathak's body reaches home in Badlapur for final rites
Badlapur: The body of Air India cabin crew member and Badlapur-resident Deepak Pathak, 32, who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, was identified on Friday, a week after the incident. His body reached his home on Saturday, where hundreds of people attended his funeral. His last rites were performed at the cremation ground in Badlapur. Deepak's elderly parents, wife, and both sisters were inconsolable. His relatives, Air India employees and senior officials were among those present for the last rites. Pathak worked in Air India for 11 years and was posted as a cabin crew member a few months ago. After the incident, his two sisters and brother-in-law waited in Ahmedabad for the body. The DNA test of the sisters was done twice, but Deepak's body could not be identified as their DNA did not match his. Later, doctors took DNA samples from Deepak's mother, who was in Badlapur. Her son's body was identified on Friday, eight days after the incident. On Saturday morning, Deepak's body reached JD Rawal Complex in the Katrap area of Badlapur, where he resided. When the ambulance arrived at the complex with the coffin, Air India officials arranged to take his body to his home first for the family members. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Deepak's body was then brought to a place in the complex for the last darshan, where hundreds of people paid tribute to him with tearful eyes. Sandesh Patil, a resident of the complex, said, "Deepak was like a brother to us; we are all saddened by his death." Pathak's family said that on the day of the incident, June 12, he was not assigned duty on the flight. He was on sick leave and was scheduled for a trip to London on June 14. However, he received a call from officials citing an emergency on June 11, so he left for Ahmedabad. The family said Deepak was a dedicated employee, but if he had refused to resume duty that day, he would have been alive today.
Mint
3 hours ago
- Mint
‘He called our mother that morning…': Air India crew member Deepak Pathak, who died in Ahmedabad plane crash, cremated
Air India crew member Deepak Pathak, who died in Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, was cremated on Saturday at a Badlapur crematorium in the presence of thousands of mourners. Tears rolled down the faces as the coffin arrived at his residence in Rawal Complex on Ambernath-Badlapur Road. His body was handed over to his family members after a nine-day-long identification process, confirmed through DNA testing. 34-year-old Pathak, who had been serving the national carrier for the past 11 years, was among the crew members aboard the ill-fated London-bound flight AI-171, carrying 242 passengers. Pathak's large portrait accompanied the coffin, standing as a silent tribute as mourners offered floral respects. The funeral procession witnessed an overwhelming turnout. Deepak Pathak was the third of the five siblings and had got married four years ago. He is survived by his elderly parents, wife, and two married sisters. His family members recalled that he had shared his photos on social media just before the flight took off from the Ahmedabad international airport. "He called our mother that morning and just said 'good morning'. That was the last time we heard his voice," his sister had said. "We couldn't speak often because of our schedules, but my mother and I would always talk about him." In the last few days, the last rites of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot in command of the Air India plane, cabin supervisor Shradha Dhavan, senior crew member Aparna Mahadik, and crew member Maithili Patil - all from Maharashtra- were conducted in their respective hometowns. Nine days after the Ahmedabad plane crash, the process to identify several victims is still underway as the authorities have asked eight families to submit the DNA sample of another relative as the previous ones failed to match. Since many of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition or damaged otherwise, authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of victims of the horrific tragedy. Until Friday, DNA samples of 231 deceased have been matched and 210 bodies handed over to families.
Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Teary eyes bid farewell to Air India crew member Deepak Pathak who died in Ahmedabad crash
Emotional scenes unfolded at the funeral of Air India crew member Deepak Pathak whose mortal remains were consigned to flames at a Badlapur crematorium in the presence of thousands of mourners on Saturday. The London-bound Air India flight AI-171 carrying 242 passengers and crew members crashed in Ahmedabad last Thursday.(PTI) Pathak (34), who had been serving the national carrier for the past 11 years, was among the crew members aboard the ill-fated London-bound flight which crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12. His body was handed over to his family members after a nine-day-long identification process, confirmed through DNA testing. Tears flowed freely as the coffin arrived at his residence in Rawal Complex on Ambernath-Badlapur Road. Many struggled to hold back emotions, with heartfelt scenes unfolding among the grieving crowd. Pathak's large portrait accompanied the coffin, standing as a silent tribute as mourners offered floral respects. The funeral procession witnessed an overwhelming turnout. Family, friends, neighbours, and people from all walks of life walked behind the flower-bedecked truck carrying Pathak's coffin to the Manjarli crematorium. Pathak's family members had recalled that he had shared his photos on social media just before the flight took off from the Ahmedabad international airport. "He called our mother that morning and just said 'good morning'. That was the last time we heard his voice," his sister had said. "We couldn't speak often because of our schedules, but my mother and I would always talk about him". Pathak was the third of five siblings and had married four years ago. He is survived by his elderly parents, wife, and two married sisters. In the last few days, the last rites of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot in command of the Air India plane, cabin supervisor Shradha Dhavan, senior crew member Aparna Mahadik, and crew member Maithili Patil- all from Maharashtra- were conducted in their respective hometowns. The mortal remains of Capt Sabharwal, Dhavan, and Mahadik were cremated at crematoriums in suburban Chakala, Mulund, and Goregaon in Mumbai, respectively. Maithili Patil's last rites were performed in Raigad district. The London-bound Air India flight AI-171 carrying 242 passengers and crew members crashed in Ahmedabad last Thursday, killing all but one on board, and 29 on the ground as the aircraft smashed into a medical complex.
Campaign ME
2 days ago
- Business
- Campaign ME
Centurion Properties picks Media Mantra Consulting as PR partner in Dubai
PR and integrated communications agency, Media Mantra Consulting, has announced the addition of Centurion Properties to its client roster in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This new partnership with the Dubai-based real estate developer aims to highlight Media Mantra's growing influence in the region's real estate sector and its ability to deliver results-driven communications for industry leaders. As part of the new mandate, Media Mantra Consulting will provide Centurion Properties with an extensive suite of services. This includes brand enhancement, strategic planning and counselling, media relations, digital reputation management, and crisis communications. 'We're excited to join hands with Centurion Properties, a company that shares our belief in the power of clear, honest communication,' said Udit Pathak, Founder Director of Media Mantra Consulting. 'By combining our deep understanding of the real estate sector with our multi-platform communication capabilities, we are well-positioned to help Centurion build a stronger brand presence, manage reputation, and reach new audiences,' Pathak added. The agency said it aims to help Centurion Properties communicate its value to a wider audience, strengthen its reputation, and support business growth in Dubai's competitive market. 'Media Mantra Consulting brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success in real estate communications,' said Moksh Garg, Chief Marketing Officer of Centurion Properties. 'We are confident that their strategic approach will help us articulate our vision, connect with our community, and reinforce our reputation as a leader in the industry. This collaboration will play a key role in supporting our growth and ongoing commitment to excellence.' Following this latest partnership, Media Mantra also said it remains dedicated to providing strategic, insight-driven communication solutions that reflect the unique needs of each client.
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Indian stock market: Mid-cap magic drives index 20% higher in just 4 months. Will this breakneck rally extend or end?
Mid-cap stocks outlook: Buoyed by improving investor sentiment and a renewed appetite for risk, mid-cap stocks have taken centre stage on Dalal Street. The Nifty Midcap 100 index has surged nearly 20% over the past four months, driven by strong earnings growth and a shift in market leadership. Q4 FY25 marked a clear turning point, with mid-caps outshining both large and small-caps on the earnings front. The Motilal Oswal Midcap universe reported 19% YoY PAT growth—nearly double that of large-caps and well ahead of small-caps. Amid a volatile start to the year, amid tariff uncertainty, foreign investor outflows, and broader economic concerns, the Nifty Midcap 100 is just 1% higher YTD, yet, within the index, select stocks have soared up to 75% in 2025—led by defence counters. Top gainers include Solar Industries, Bharat Dynamics, Mazagon Dock, and Cochin Shipyard, with support from BSE, SBI Cards, and Aditya Birla Capital, reflecting broad-based participation across sectors. This rally also coincides with the return of foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows, totalling ₹ 11,544 crore, alongside 23 consecutive months of domestic institutional investor (DII) buying. "Overall domestic flows have been strong in June and 2025. In June, around ₹ 50,000 crore of stocks have been bought by DIIs, and the trend has remained the same for 2025 as well. Out of this, 34-40% of the flows have gone into mid-cap stocks," said Vaqarjaved Khan, Sr. Fundamental Analyst, Angel One Ltd, pegging it as one of the key reasons behind the rise in mid-cap stocks. Encouraging Q4 earnings results from several companies, particularly in the mid-cap space, have boosted investor confidence and driven buying interest, opined Avinash Pathak, Analyst at LKP Securities. According to a Motilal Oswal report, the midcap space saw a favourable upgrade cycle this quarter, reversing the downgrade-heavy trend seen in the past three quarters, signalling improved earnings visibility and greater investor confidence. A healthy Indian economy and RBI rate cut are among other factors that Pathak believes lend support to the mid-caps. With many factors aligning for the rally in mid-cap stocks, the key question remains how long this trend will sustain, as valuations are becoming stretched following such a sharp rise. The Nifty Midcap 100 index, at around 29.3x FY26 estimated earnings, is trading at a premium to its 10-year average. This raises concerns about overvaluation in certain pockets, especially if earnings growth doesn't keep pace, said LKP Securities' Pathak. He added that we have already seen instances of profit booking in small and mid-cap stocks after multi-day rallies, suggesting that investors are becoming watchful of valuations. Even today (June 19), the Nifty Mid-cap 100 is down for the third day, underperforming the benchmark, as the Iran-Israel conflict hammers sentiment. "The sustainability will largely depend on continued strong earnings growth and margin stability for mid-cap companies. Any disruption in global demand or resetting of cost bases could impact this," Pathak opined. He advised focusing on fundamentally strong mid-cap companies with good earnings visibility, lower debt, and sectoral tailwinds, which will be crucial rather than a broad-based approach. As per ICICIDirect, Nifty midcap is undergoing a healthy retracement after a 28% rally, which should be used as a buying opportunity based on a few factors. "Since the April low, the midcap index has not corrected >6% while on the weekly chart it has not closed below its previous week's low. In the current scenario, despite ongoing volatility, the midcap index has been maintaining the same rhythm. Further, the ratio chart of Nifty 500/Nifty 100 has been inching upward, which indicates relative outperformance," the brokerage said. Motilal Oswal also believes that midcaps are no longer just a beta play—they are increasingly becoming alpha generators. Their ability to adapt, diversify, and scale across core economic themes like electrification, infrastructure, and financial inclusion reinforces their relevance in long-term portfolios, it added. Angel One's Vaqarjaved Khan recommended being watchful and selective. "Over the next one year, the outperformance can continue if global macro holds stable, corporate earnings delivery happens, and Government spending momentum continues. Avoid stocks that have stretched valuations compared to their historical averages and peers," Khan added. Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
