Arnav Khaire

Arnav Khaire

student India

Arnav Khaire was a 19-year-old first-year BSc student from Kalyan, whose tragic death by suicide on November 18 sparked a significant political controversy in Maharashtra. His family alleged that he was assaulted on a local train for speaking Hindi instead of Marathi, which they believe contributed to the trauma leading to his death. Khaire's case has highlighted ongoing tensions in Mumbai regarding the use of language and has brought attention to the complexities of identity and belonging in the city's diverse commuter landscape.

Born on Nov 18, 2004 (21 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,477,566
Power
5,206$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 2 5.00 0.18% +0% 1,380,004,385 2,477,566 $2,900,000 5,206$
Totals 2 1,380,004,385 2,477,566 $2,900,000 5,206$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Arnav Khaire, a first-year BSc student from Kalyan, died by suicide after being assaulted for speaking in Hindi. 5

The Times of India: Youth speaks Hindi on Mumbai local, pays with his life. Deadly turn to Hindi-Marathi row